Houseperson Banquet

Caesars Entertainment•Danville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Houseperson Banquet is responsible for setting up all meeting rooms and catered functions according to BEO specifications, including tables, chairs, staging, and audio-visual equipment. This role also involves tearing down and resetting rooms following events, moving, storing, and maintaining all furniture and equipment used for banquet functions, and ensuring meeting rooms and pre-function areas are cleaned and presentable daily. The Houseperson will assist banquet operations before, during, and after events as needed, and serve guests when necessary. Additionally, they will maintain and inventory supplies and equipment in banquet storage areas, ensure all required items are in place prior to each function, and report equipment repair needs or safety concerns to the Banquet Captain. Maintaining positive and professional relationships with all departments and adhering to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies, including upholding the highest level of integrity and meeting standards required by a regulated business, are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for long periods
Ability to work in environments with smoke and moderate noise
Mobility to move walls, tables, chairs, and equipment quickly and safely
Manual dexterity and ability to maneuver in banquet and kitchen areas
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs (tables, chairs, trays, equipment)
Ability to push and pull up to ½ ton
Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stoop
Visual acuity for near and far distances
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments
Ability to respond to visual and auditory cues
Strong verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred
1–3 years of banquet, food service, or event setup experience preferred

Responsibilities

Set up all meeting rooms and catered functions according to BEO specifications, including tables, chairs, staging, and audio-visual equipment.
Tear down and reset rooms following events.
Move, store, and maintain all furniture and equipment used for banquet functions.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all BEO requirements for assigned events.
Ensure meeting rooms and pre-function areas are cleaned and presentable daily.
Assist banquet operations before, during, and after events as needed.
Serve guests when necessary.
Maintain and inventory supplies and equipment in banquet storage areas.
Ensure all required items are in place prior to each function.
Report equipment repair needs or safety concerns to the Banquet Captain.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with all departments.
Adhere to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Uphold the highest level of integrity and meet standards required by a regulated business.