Banquet Lead Houseman

Description:

Provide oversight and direction to Housemen while working side by side. Set-up and break-down various meeting rooms and Banquet events to include meal and corporate meeting set-ups. Work with Banquet Servers to ensure a seamless transition during Banquet “flips.”

Essential Job Functions include:

• Organize daily task lists for housemen team.
• Check-in housemen and communicate any attendance issues to the manager.
• Drive productivity of housemen team
• Maintain radio contact with other housemen and banquet manager.
• Receive and follow event order diagrams from Banquet Managers/Director of Banquets and set rooms accordingly. Execute changes given by Manager.
• Vacuum and dust all meeting and conference spaces as needed after break-down.
• Return all tables, chairs, etc. to specifically designated storage areas.
• Break-down conference rooms not in use.
• Refresh meeting spaces when directed by management.
• Report any maintenance problems or changes to Banquet Managers/Director of Banquets.
• Organize and maintain storage closets and equipment rooms to include linens, tables, etc.

Requirements:Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Hospitality or hotel management training preferred.
  

Experience

• 2–4 years of banquet, event setup, or hospitality experience required.
  
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
  
• Experience working in hotels, conference centers, or large event venues is highly desirable.
  
• Familiarity with banquet event orders (BEOs) and event diagrams.