Seasonal Banquet Houseperson
About The Position
The Seasonal Banquet Houseperson sets up, maintains, breaks down, and resets banquet and club event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders, floor plans, and management direction. The role ensures rooms are clean, organized, safe, and presentation-ready before, during, and after events. The Banquet Houseperson supports event operations by moving furniture and equipment, preparing service areas, assisting with room changes, and responding promptly to event needs. This is a seasonal, temporary, non-exempt position paying $20–$25 per hour. The role reports to the Houseperson Supervisor and Assistant Banquet Director. 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
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- At least six months of banquet setup, event setup, maintenance, or related hospitality experience preferred.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- At least six months of banquet setup, event setup, maintenance, or related hospitality experience.
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.
- Safely move, arrange, stack, and store tables, chairs, dance floors, risers, platforms, screens, props, and event equipment.
- Transport furniture, equipment, supplies, tableware, linens, décor, centerpieces, and rental items between storage, production, and event areas.
- Maintain clean, organized, and secure banquet storage areas, and return equipment and supplies to designated locations after use.
- Handle rental, member-provided, and décor items carefully to protect, account for, and return them 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 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 and promptly report maintenance, safety, cleanliness, or setup concerns.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
