Banquet Houseperson

Shamin Hotels; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamin Hotels in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Banquet Houseperson to support event execution by setting up and breaking down banquet spaces, ensuring cleanliness, and presenting spaces to hotel standards.

You will assist with maintaining back-of-house areas, respond to guest requests, and collaborate with the Banquet Captain to ensure successful weddings, meetings, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms according to banquet event orders (BEOs), including tables, chairs, linens, staging, dance floors, and audio/visual equipment
• Break down and clean banquet spaces after events, returning all items to proper storage
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are clean, functional, and properly stored
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of banquet areas and back-of-house spaces
• Respond to guest and client requests promptly and professionally during events
• Collaborate with the Banquet Captain and other team members to ensure smooth event execution
• Perform regular inspections of banquet equipment and report any damage or maintenance needs
• Follow all hotel policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation standards

Job description

Position Summary

The Banquet Houseperson is responsible for setting up, breaking down, and maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of all banquet spaces in accordance with hotel standards. This role supports the banquet team to ensure successful execution of meetings, weddings, conferences, and other events.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up banquet rooms according to banquet event orders (BEOs), including tables, chairs, linens, staging, dance floors, and audio/visual equipment


• Break down and clean banquet spaces after events, returning all items to proper storage


• Ensure all equipment and supplies are clean, functional, and properly stored


• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of banquet areas and back-of-house spaces


• Respond to guest and client requests promptly and professionally during events


• Collaborate with the Banquet Captain and other team members to ensure smooth event execution


• Perform regular inspections of banquet equipment and report any damage or maintenance needs


• Follow all hotel policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation standards