What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Houseman position at Legends Careers?
The Role
The Catering Houseman is responsible for the event space set-up including furniture placement and equipment distribution based on the specific catering clientele needs for each event.
Company Overview:
Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.
Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.
Responsibilities:
The Catering Houseman is responsible for the event space set-up including furniture placement and equipment distribution based on the specific catering clientele needs for each event.
• Furniture Removal and Placement.
• Count and distribute equipment including tables, chairs, rolling bars, china, silverware, glassware, etc.
• Linen storage, distribution and drop off.
• Cleaning and polishing tables, chairs, rolling bars, action stations, equipment, glassware, silverware and china.
• Event breakdown including but not limited to moving furniture, beverages, equipment, linen, glassware, china, and silverware.
• Pick up and distribute items from the catering storage area.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of all catering storage areas.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Bus Tables.
• Perform all assigned side work.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management and supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including: mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well groomed appearance standards.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting to set up and execute an event.
• Willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations.
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor.
• Must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to remain standing for extensive periods of time.
• Physical requirements that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials.
• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without ’giving out’ or fatiguing.
• The ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
• Must have extensive knowledge of reading and deciphering floor plans.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
Ability to read, speak and write English Language in order to communicate with management and guests.
Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.
Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company’s risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
