Banquet Houseperson

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay option

Health insurance (Day 1)

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to support premium hotel events at Union Club Hotel on Purdue's campus. The role emphasizes precise setup, attentive service, and timely teardown while maintaining clean, organized spaces.

You will assist with equipment handling and guest-focused hospitality in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates excel in teamwork, communication, and creative display of food and beverage settings.

Qualifications

• Team-player mindset with ability to work independently at times.
• Strong attention to detail with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Creativity in presentation of food/beverage displays and area design.
• Ability to stand/move for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds; weekend/night/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Banquet houseperson responsible for setup, service, and tear down of events.
• Keep function rooms and storage areas clean and organized.
• Handle and store banquet equipment safely.
• Transport heavy materials like staging, tables, and chairs to the banquet hall as directed.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide exemplary hospitality; maintain professionalism.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Creativity in displays

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Job description

Description

Position Information

Location: Union Club Hotel at Purdue

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country's best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• A banquet houseperson is responsible for the successful set-up, service, and tear down of all banquet events.
• Keep the function room area and storage areas clean and always organized.
• Practice the safe handling care and storage of all banquet equipment.
• Assist in transporting heavy materials such as staging, tables, and chairs to the banquet hall and follow instructions on how to place them.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer exemplary hospitality. Exhibit professionalism and friendliness always.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• A banquet houseperson will be a team-player mindset with the ability to work independently at times.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Creativity skills in the presentation of food and beverage displays and function area design.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary.

Other Information

• DailyPay option
• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.