Head Houseman

Head Houseman

The primary role of the Head Houseman is responsible for supervising the set-up and breakdown of banquet and event spaces in a hotel, conference center, or other event venue. While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Direct and verify the proper set-up and breakdown of all function areas as required by banquet event orders
• Work closely with Audio Visual, Conference Services, and Banquet Service staff to ensure total compliance with function organizers' needs
• Ensure that all meeting rooms are refreshed on breaks
• Monitor the Banquet, Catering, and Meeting room facilities for any Housekeeping or Engineering needs and report deficiencies to appropriate department
• Monitor inventories of all required materials and order as necessary
• Uphold all company and departmental standards and policies by holding all staff accountable fairly and consistently
• Schedule staff in accordance with labor standards
• Monitor and verify employee time for payroll and overtime purposes on a weekly basis
• Oversee the training of all new hires in accordance with the Task Inventory / Task Breakdowns
• Monitor the Banquet House person and the cleanliness of all function space

Required Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements :

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.