Banquet Houseman

Graves Hospitality Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Graves Hospitality Corporation in Minneapolis seeks an On-Call Banquet Houseman to support setup, teardown, and operation of banquet events. You will help keep spaces clean, safe, and guest-ready, and work on a flexible schedule according to event needs.

The role involves arranging tables and chairs, moving equipment, stabilizing back-of-house areas, and assisting banquet staff throughout events. Reliability, good physical stamina, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with flexible, on-call hours.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull furniture and equipment.
• Previous banquet/hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, and other equipment per diagrams.
• Prepare banquet rooms for weddings, meetings, banquets, and functions.
• Tear down setups and return items to storage.
• Assist with room flips and quick turnarounds between events.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean, organized spaces.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

On-call flexibility

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented On-Call Banquet Houseman to support the setup, teardown, and overall operation of banquet events. This position plays an important role in ensuring event spaces are clean, organized, safe, and ready for guests.

The ideal candidate is flexible, comfortable with physical labor, and able to work a variable schedule based on event needs. Responsibilities include setting up tables and chairs, arranging event spaces, cleaning banquet areas, moving equipment, and assisting the banquet team with general event-related tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Event Setup & Teardown

• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, and other event equipment according to event diagrams and specifications.
• Prepare banquet rooms and event spaces for weddings, meetings, conferences, banquets, and other functions.
• Tear down event setups and return furniture, equipment, and supplies to their designated storage areas.
• Assist with room flips and quick turnarounds between events as needed.
• Ensure all event spaces are properly arranged and ready before guests arrive.

Event Center Cleaning & Maintenance

• Clean and maintain banquet rooms, meeting spaces, hallways, and other event areas before, during, and after events.
• Remove trash, sweep, vacuum, mop, and spot-clean floors as needed.
• Clean and organize equipment and storage areas.
• Restock supplies and ensure event spaces remain neat and presentable.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, spills, or safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.

General Banquet & Event Support

• Assist banquet servers, bartenders, event staff, and management with general labor and event-related needs.
• Transport tables, chairs, linens, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Respond promptly to requests from the banquet team during events.
• Follow event setup instructions, safety procedures, and facility standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful event operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible, on-call hours.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on event schedules.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull furniture and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Previous experience in banquets, hospitality, housekeeping, custodial services, or event setup is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position involves working in a fast-paced event environment with changing priorities and deadlines. Duties may require frequent standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling. The employee may work around moving equipment, crowded event spaces, and varying noise levels.

Schedule & Availability

This is an on-call position, with shifts scheduled according to banquet and event needs. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary depending on the facility's event calendar. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is important.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and understands that the behind-the-scenes work is essential to a successful event. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to help wherever needed are key to success in this role.

Source: Graves Hospitality