Housemen

Country Club of Buffalo; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Country Club of Buffalo in Williamsville, NY is seeking a part-time Houseman to assist with event setup and takedown for Club tournaments and banquets. The role involves moving tables, chairs, tents, and equipment and ensuring spaces are prepared before events and restored afterward.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Catering and other departments, following setup sheets, and maintaining storage areas.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays based on the Club’s event and tournament schedule.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tables, chairs, tents, furniture, and other equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down tables, chairs, tents, and event equipment.
• Move furniture and equipment throughout the Club and grounds.
• Set up and take down areas for golf tournaments, member functions, banquets, parties, and meetings.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor event setups.
• Assist with room flips and changing spaces between events.
• Move and transport supplies, furniture, and equipment as needed.
• Set up and take down outdoor areas for tournaments and member events.
• Follow event diagrams and setup sheets to ensure proper placement of items.
• Return furniture, equipment, and supplies to storage after events.

Skills

Lifting & moving

Event setup

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Job Title: Housemen

Location: Williamsville, NY

Department: Food & Beverage

Pay Range: $20-24/hour

Employment Status: Part-time (hourly)

SUMMARY

The Houseman is responsible for the set up and take down of tables, chairs, tents, furniture, and equipment for Club tournaments, member functions, banquets, and special events. This position helps ensure all event spaces are properly prepared before an event and returned to their original condition afterward.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and take down tables, chairs, tents, and event equipment.
• Move furniture and equipment throughout the Club and grounds.
• Set up and take down areas for golf tournaments, member functions, banquets, parties, and meetings.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor event setups.
• Assist with room flips and changing spaces between events.
• Move and transport supplies, furniture, and equipment as needed.
• Set up and take down outdoor areas for tournaments and member events.
• Become familiar and comfortable with table diagrams, setup sheets, and event instructions provided by the Director of Catering.
• Follow event diagrams and setup sheets to ensure tables, chairs, and equipment are placed correctly.
• Return furniture, equipment, and supplies to their proper storage areas after events.
• Assist with loading and unloading event equipment and deliveries.
• Keep storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Assist Food & Beverage and other departments with event setup and take down as needed.
• Follow proper safety procedures when lifting and moving equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays based on the Club’s event and tournament schedule.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available for early mornings and later evenings depending on event setup and takedown needs.
• May be required to work extended shifts for larger tournaments, member functions, and special events.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tables, chairs, tents, furniture, and other equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist wherever needed to prepare the Club for events.

About the Country Club of Buffalo

Team culture is foundational to the service provided to our memberships, and we expect CCB employees to take great PRIDE in their role at the Club.

Country Club of Buffalo team members are;

• Polished professionals;
• Respectful of the coworkers, members, the Club and its traditions;
• Inspired to consistently pursue the betterment of the Club and themselves;
• Dedicated to their responsibilities and accountable to their peers; and
• Engaged in our community.

The Country Club of Buffalo is the premier country club in Western New York. The Club is rich in tradition and heritage, with many legacy families enjoying membership for generations. The Membership has strong respect and admiration for our employees and considers them like family. The Club enjoys a strong history of employment stability; many employees and managers have multiple decades of tenure at the Country Club.

The Country Club of Buffalo features a challenging Donald Ross designed golf course, which is consistently ranked and recognized nationally. The Club’s amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, trap, skeet, five-stand, and brushwalk sport shooting, six overnight guest rooms, and paddle tennis. The Duane Lyman designed Clubhouse encompasses 55,000 square feet featuring stately living rooms, three dining rooms, and various private party rooms.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.