Banquet Houseman-OC - Requisition #148479

PeopleAnswers, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAnswers, Inc. is seeking a Banquet Houseman to set up meeting rooms in accordance with the Banquet Event Orders (BEO). This role involves substantial physical labor, including lifting tables, chairs, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include coordinating pop-up events, decorating buffets, and preparing rooms for VIP events. The candidate should have a HS Diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor, smile, and good attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime when required.
• Able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up all meeting rooms as outlined on the BEO.
• Clarify and execute pop-up events; refresh and revise meeting rooms.
• Decorate and set up buffets to the stated theme.
• Install and lift ice sculptures for VIP events.
• Ensure water glasses, silverware, and standard setup are in place.
• Keep storerooms clean and organized.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Time management

Stress management

Appearance and presentation

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Banquet Houseman is responsible for setting-up all meeting rooms as outlined on the Banquet Event Order (BEO). This position entails extensive physical labor which includes the lifting of tables, chairs, and other heavy equipment.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill/Complete all information listed on the Banquet Event Order (BEO) is set-up in the meeting room.
• Clarify and execute all pop-up events; refresh and revision for meeting rooms.
• Decorate and set-up all buffets to the stated theme.
• Install and lift all ice sculptures for VIP events.
• Polish and ensure that all meeting rooms have water glasses, silverware, and all other standard meeting set-up.
• Check and maintain all assigned storerooms have been cleaned and organized.
• Ensure that all linen and skirts are free from stains and tears when being used for an event.
• Ensure that the meeting rooms have been completed, cleaned, and checked by a Houseman Shift Supervisor before the end of their shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Experience

Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred

0-2 Years At least one (1) year relative experience is required to successfully perform this job Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Team Members of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have professional demeanor, smile, and good attitude.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work proactively in a busy fast-paced office environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines, inclusive of working overtime when required.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and environment.
• Ability to adapt to change with a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance in line with the Team Member dress code standards.