Banquet Houseman

Job Description

Job Title: Banquet Houseman

Location: The Carriage House – Galloway NJ

Reports To: Event Manager

Department: Operations

Age: 18+

Summary:

The Banquet Houseman is responsible for meeting and exceeding the expectations of all guests. The Banquet Houseman is responsible primarily for the set-up, and clean-up of all banquet functions as well as maintaining the cleanliness of common areas and bathrooms during events. This is a fast-paced position that will involve customer interaction. The Banquet Houseman must be able to work all shifts and flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily.

• Maintains cleanliness of banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas.
• Ability to follow directions from banquet event orders and room diagrams.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift of mornings or evenings along with weekends and holidays.
• Assist Banquet Staff when needed.
• Responsible for setting up, maintaining and breaking down banquet rooms. This includes, but it not limited to: moving tables & chairs, polishing silverware, setting tables with plates & glassware, setting up & breaking down portable dance floor.
• Reports needed repairs of unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Responds quickly to requests from guests & management in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintains supplies neat and organized to department standards.
• Maintains security of equipment, keys and supplies issued each day.
• Reports missing articles, damage or mechanical problems restaurant/lounge area and equipment.
• Always provides a professional image through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
• Attends scheduled mandatory staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Houseman experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 or older

Physical demands and abilities

• Frequently walking with some standing at times, possibly extended distances; ability to bend and climb stairs when necessary
• Frequently lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly

Wage: $15.13 an hour

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