Seasonal Houseman

The Pacific Club; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pacific Club is seeking a Seasonal Houseman to set up, maintain, break down, and reset banquet and club event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders and floor plans. This role ensures rooms are clean, organized, safe, and presentation-ready before, during, and after events.

You will move furniture and equipment, assist with room changes, handle storage, and support event operations with urgency and attention to detail, while communicating professionally with managers and team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow event orders, diagrams, floor plans, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly when event requirements change.
• Initiative to identify needs, assist the team, and complete tasks efficiently.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with managers and team members.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and equipment movement.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items with appropriate assistance.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the Club's event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow Banquet Event Orders, floor plans, diagrams, and verbal instructions to confirm setup requirements.
• Set up, break down, and reset banquet rooms, meeting rooms, and club spaces according to event specifications.
• Move, arrange, stack, and store tables, chairs, dance floors, risers, platforms, screens, props, and event equipment safely.
• Transport furniture, equipment, supplies, tableware, linens, décor, centerpieces, and rental items to and from storage, production, and event areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure banquet storage areas; return equipment and supplies to designated locations after use.
• Handle rental, member-provided, and décor items carefully to ensure they are protected, accounted for, and returned as required.
• Assist with banquet inventory, including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, silverware, and related equipment.
• Set up basic electrical and audio-visual equipment as directed for testing before use.
• Support efficient loading, unloading, and cleanup by positioning bins, carts, receptacles, and related containers.
• Use approved equipment, including burnishing machines, to polish silverware and support banquet preparation.
• Inspect banquet rooms and event areas daily; report maintenance, safety, cleanliness, or setup concerns promptly.
• Assist banquet service staff with bussing, food running, buffet setup, replenishment, room changes, and other event needs as directed.
• Work with urgency while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Communicate professionally with managers, team members, and other departments.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow club grooming and uniform standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Seasonal Houseman sets up, maintains, breaks down, and resets banquet and club event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders, floor plans, and management direction. This position ensures rooms are clean, organized, safe, and presentation-ready before, during, and after events. The Houseman supports event operations by moving furniture and equipment, preparing service areas, assisting with room changes, and responding promptly to event needs.

Reports to: Houseman Supervisor, Assistant Banquet Director

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $20–$25 per hour

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Seasonal / Temporary

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Read and follow Banquet Event Orders, floor plans, diagrams, and verbal instructions to confirm setup requirements.
• Set up, break down, and reset banquet rooms, meeting rooms, and club spaces according to event specifications.
• Move, arrange, stack, and store tables, chairs, dance floors, risers, platforms, screens, props, and event equipment safely.
• Transport furniture, equipment, supplies, tableware, linens, décor, centerpieces, and rental items to and from storage, production, and event areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure banquet storage areas; return equipment and supplies to designated locations after use.
• Handle rental, member-provided, and décor items carefully to ensure they are protected, accounted for, and returned as required.
• Assist with banquet inventory, including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, silverware, and related equipment.
• Set up basic electrical and audio-visual equipment as directed for testing before use.
• Support efficient loading, unloading, and cleanup by positioning bins, carts, receptacles, and related containers.
• Use approved equipment, including burnishing machines, to polish silverware and support banquet preparation.
• Inspect banquet rooms and event areas daily; report maintenance, safety, cleanliness, or setup concerns promptly.
• Assist banquet service staff with bussing, food running, buffet setup, replenishment, room changes, and other event needs as directed.
• Work with urgency while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Communicate professionally with managers, team members, and other departments.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow club grooming and uniform standards.

BENEFITS

This seasonal position does not offer Club-sponsored benefits, except as required by applicable law or benefit plan eligibility.

The Pacific Club is a no-tip facility.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Experience: Minimum of six months of banquet setup, event setup, maintenance, or related hospitality experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to read and follow event orders, diagrams, floor plans, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly when event requirements change.
• Initiative to identify needs, assist the team, and complete tasks efficiently.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with managers and team members.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and equipment movement.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items with appropriate assistance.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the Club's event schedule.