Catering/Special Events Houseperson

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) Plan

Job Description

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering a fully integrated solution of premium services through a white-label approach. With a network of 450 venues worldwide hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests annually, Legends Global excels in providing expert services across feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and booking world-class live events and venues. The company culture values respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, emphasizing an inclusive workplace where employees can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their careers. Winning together as a unified team is at the core of Legends Global's success.

The Banquet/Catering Houseperson position is located at Well; by Durst, 151 in New York City, a vibrant and evolving venue focused on wellbeing and social connection. This role supports the execution of catered events by assisting with event setup, maintenance, and breakdown, ensuring event spaces and resources meet specific requirements to create an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities include arranging furniture, managing inventory of linens and service items, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and providing operational support throughout event service. This position demands a keen attention to detail, physical stamina to handle event equipment, and a commitment to guest service excellence. The role pays $20 per hour and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. This is an on-site, hourly position requiring flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days in a fast-paced hospitality environment dedicated to safety, quality, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in hospitality catering banquet operations event services or a related field preferred
Experience handling event furniture banquet equipment or large-scale room setups preferred
OSHA ServSafe or comparable hospitality safety certification preferred
Experience working in high-volume hospitality convention stadium arena attraction hotel or special event environments is a plus
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 read and interpret event diagrams floor plans and setup instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests team members and leadership
Must maintain professional appearance grooming standards and personal hygiene
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all 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

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in hospitality catering banquet operations event services or a related field preferred
Experience handling event furniture banquet equipment or large-scale room setups preferred
OSHA ServSafe or comparable hospitality safety certification preferred
Experience working in high-volume hospitality convention stadium arena attraction hotel or special event environments is a plus
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
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
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all 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

Job Duties

Assist with event space setup including furniture placement and equipment distribution according to event specifications
Move place and remove tables chairs staging bars and other event furnishings during setup and breakdown
Count organize transport and distribute event equipment including tables chairs rolling bars china silverware glassware linens and related service items
Manage linen inventory by receiving storing distributing collecting and preparing 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
Support event operations by maintaining clean organized and fully stocked event and staging areas throughout service
Bus tables and remove used service ware during events to maintain a clean and professional guest environment
Retrieve and deliver supplies equipment and materials from designated storage areas as needed
Participate in event breakdown by collecting organizing and returning all equipment furniture beverages linens and service items to designated storage locations
Maintain cleanliness organization and inventory standards within all banquet and catering storage areas
Perform assigned side work and operational support tasks as directed by leadership
Follow all food safety sanitation workplace safety and company operational standards
Attend all required meetings training sessions and departmental briefings
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership