Catering/Special Events Houseperson
About The Position
The Banquet/Catering Houseperson supports the successful execution of catered events by assisting with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of event spaces and equipment. The role ensures banquet and catering areas are arranged according to event specifications, keeps event resources and storage areas clean and organized, and provides operational support throughout events to help deliver an exceptional guest experience. It helps maintain service readiness, safety, and efficiency while supporting guests and event operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The position is on-site at Well& by Durst - 151 in New York City. It requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days. The role involves physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 100 pounds, and standing and moving for extended periods. Compensation is $20 per hour, with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret event diagrams, floor plans, and setup instructions.
- Strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest service.
- Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, team members, and leadership.
- Must maintain professional appearance, grooming standards, and personal hygiene.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to safely handle and transport equipment, furnishings, and materials throughout the venue.
- Ability to remain standing and active for extended periods during event operations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in hospitality, catering, banquet operations, event services, or a related field.
- Experience handling event furniture, banquet equipment, or large-scale room setups.
- OSHA, ServSafe, or comparable hospitality safety certification.
- Experience in high-volume hospitality, convention, stadium, arena, attraction, hotel, or special event environments.
- Knowledge of banquet setups, event configurations, table settings, and service ware.
Responsibilities
- Assist with event space setup, including furniture placement and equipment distribution, according to event requirements.
- Move, place, and remove tables, chairs, staging, bars, and other event furnishings during setup and breakdown.
- Count, organize, transport, and distribute event equipment and service items, including tables, chairs, rolling bars, china, silverware, glassware, and linens.
- Receive, store, distribute, collect, and prepare linens for return to vendors or laundry services.
- Clean, sanitize, and polish event furniture, fixtures, equipment, glassware, silverware, china, action stations, and other service items.
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked event and staging areas throughout service.
- Bus tables and remove used service ware during events.
- Retrieve and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials from designated storage areas as needed.
- Collect, organize, and return equipment, furniture, beverages, linens, and service items to designated storage locations during event breakdown.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and inventory standards in banquet and catering storage areas.
- Perform assigned side work and operational support tasks as directed by leadership.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company operational standards.
- Attend required meetings, training sessions, and departmental briefings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
