Bqt Houseperson

Wequassett; Hilton Head Island (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wequassett on Hilton Head Island is seeking a Banquet Houseperson to ensure events are set up precisely according to BEO and client instructions. You will tear down and set up meeting spaces, handle equipment, and maintain cleanliness to support high-quality service.

Candidate must have a current Food Handler certification (or obtain within six months) and be able to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent people skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler certification or able to obtain it within six months.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Tears down and sets up meeting and event rooms per BEO specifications.
• Cares for, moves, and stores equipment (tables, risers, dance floors, lecterns).
• Cleans meeting and event spaces before and after events.
• Provides excellent customer service to clients during functions.
• Straightens chairs, clears dishes, changes soiled linens, restocks materials.
• Collaborates with banquet staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Adheres to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations.
• Follows all restaurant policies and procedures.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Food Handler certification

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Job description

Description

Summary: The banquet houseperson plays a vital role in ensuring that all details of the events are handled with precision and professionalism. Making sure the venue is set up according to the instructions of the client per the BEO (Banquet Event Order).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tears down and sets-up meeting and event rooms. This may include stripping the room of all its furniture and resetting the room per the specifications outline in the BEO (Banquet Event Order).
• Properly cares for, moves, and stores equipment, such as tables, risers, dance floors, lecterns, and room supplies, such as linen, pads, pens/pencils, etc.
• Periodically cleans the meeting and event rooms including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping and washing areas before and after the event.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients during functions as needed.
• Also includes, but is not limited to, straightening of chairs, clearing the used dishes and glassware from the tables, changing soiled table linen, emptying trash cans, and restocking materials.
• Participates with banquet servers, banquet bartenders, banquet captains, banquet manager and any pertinent company employees in producing a smooth and efficiently run operation that meets the highest standards of customer service.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations.
• Follow all restaurant policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATION and SKILLS:

• Current Food Handler’s certification or able to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on various floor surfaces.
• The ability to frequently lift and carry trays of plated food, dishes, and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. This may involve navigating crowded spaces.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting, including reaching overhead and at or below shoulder level to serve guests, clear tables, and stock supplies.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of carts or other equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment that may include exposure to hot (kitchen) and cold (refrigerators/freezers) temperatures, as well as loud noise.

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the colleague occupying this position. Colleagues will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

EOS Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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