Banquet Setup / Houseman

Tandem Hospitality Group; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group is seeking a Banquet Setup / Houseman to ensure the success of the banquet department by thoroughly preparing meeting and event spaces and banquet functions to meet guest expectations.

The role requires ability to lift over 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work nights, weekends, or holidays. High school diploma or GED is preferred, with reliable attendance and neat appearance as essential attributes.

Qualifications

• Lifts and transports heavy items like tables, chairs, and equipment as required.
• Remains on feet for long periods during shifts.
• Arrives on time and maintains consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Compile all supplies and equipment needed for each function and report issues to management.
• Set up rooms per guest specifications and move tables, chairs, linens, and service ware as required.
• Break down rooms after events, transport soiled items to the dishwashing area, and store equipment properly.
• Carry large trays with soiled service ware during events.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina/Endurance

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of the Banquet Setup / Houseman is to assure the overall success of the banquet department by meeting or exceeding the guest expectation through the comprehensive preparation of meeting and event rooms and banquet functions.

Qualifications

• Set up banquet meeting space per room set-up instructions, i.e. classroom style, theater style, U-shaped, etc
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs on a consistent and repeated basis
• Ability to be on your feet for most of the day
• Availability to work nights, weekends and/or some holidays

Requirements

• Reliable attendance
• Punctual for all scheduled shifts
• Neat, clean appearance
• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Essential Job Functions

• Compile all supplies and equipment needed for each function, ensure that all are clean and in good repair, and report any problems to management. This includes physically transporting tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, portable bars, service ware, serving pieces, carts, linen, and more from storage areas to function area.
• Complete assigned duties with respect to set-up, and servicing of function rooms/areas. This includes setting up room per guest specifications and as directed; physically setting up and moving tables and chairs; setting tables with linens, service ware and condiments and clearing same; placing skirts on tables; setting up buffet lines and coffee breaks and refreshing/replenishing same; pouring and replenishing beverages, and more.
• Complete assigned duties with respect to break down and cleaning of function rooms/area. This includes, breaking down tables, chairs and any other equipment in room and returning equipment to proper storage areas; transporting dirty service ware and serving pieces to dishwashing area for cleaning; transporting soiled linen to laundry; breakdown and storage of audiovisual equipment; break down, cleaning and storage of portable bars; vacuuming carpet; dusting window sills and fixtures; cleaning and organizing service areas and coolers; and more.
• Carry large and small trays containing soiled service ware