House Person, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

** House Person*
* ** Job Reference Number:
** 38899

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* Employment Type:

** Part-Time

** Segment:
** Dining & Events

** Brand:
** Abigail-Kirsch

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* Location:

** Tarrytown **,
** New York (US-NY)

** The Role at a glance:*
* We are looking to add a motivated, skilled Houseperson - Hybrid to our Abigail Kirsch team, supporting both the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY and The Loading Dock in Stamford, CT. As a Houseperson, you will set up tables, chairs, linens, and event spaces; maintain the cleanliness of ballroom areas, restrooms, office spaces, guest areas, and back-of-house spaces; assist with event room set-up and breakdown;

perform general cleaning, repair, and preventative maintenance; and support event operations while maintaining Abigail Kirsch's high standards of quality. This position requires flexibility to work at either property based on business levels, event schedules, and operational needs.

** What you'll be doing:*
* · Set-up, breakdown, and clean event rooms per diagram.

· Maintain a neat, organized, and safe working environment.

· Place linen and skirting on all tables for functions.

· Set tables with pads, pencils, candies, or other meeting materials unless otherwise instructed.

· Pin-spot tables, bars, and buffets.

· Refresh rooms in between functions and room turns.

· Monitor and refresh guest bathrooms during events and spot check throughout the day.

· Refresh paper goods in dispensers, as necessary.

· Empty trash as needed.

· Move furniture, tables, chairs, carts, and event equipment for room turns.

· Ensure event rooms are showcase-ready in between events.

· Assemble, break down, clean, and maintain dance floors.

· Stack, store, and organize equipment in storage areas when not in use.

· Assist Captains, Banquet Event Managers, Banquet Service Managers, and management during events when needed.

· Monitor gallery, lobby, ballroom, office, and public spaces for cleanliness.

· Vacuum ballroom and office areas as assigned.

· Clean windows and ledges.

· Spot clean chairs, carpets, acoustic walls, and movable partitions.

· Perform deep cleaning as needed.

· Clean, organize, and maintain storerooms, lumber rooms, closets, and back-of-house spaces.

· Disinfect and sanitize all restrooms, locker rooms, and assigned guest areas.

· Clean and maintain guest suites as assigned.

· Sweep and mop floors.

· Clean mirrors.

· Polish steel, chrome, and other finished surfaces.

· Spot clean and shampoo carpets and chairs as needed.

· Dispose of all garbage.

· Assist with hanging banners or client-requested event items.

· Assist when necessary and fill in when needed as a restroom attendant.

· Perform general repair and maintenance of the facility and equipment.

· Paint walls, doors, woodwork, wood paneling, and touch-up areas when needed.

· Check and change light bulbs as assigned.

· Assist with minor plumbing issues that may arise, including clogged drains, flooding, leaks, or similar facility concerns.

· Report any hazardous conditions, broken equipment, maintenance concerns, or sanitation issues to the Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Manager, or management.

· Perform all reasonable requests by the Management team.

· Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.

· Know and follow all Abigail Kirsch, Tappan Hill Mansion, and The Loading Dock emergency and safety procedures.

· Follow proper time keeping policies and procedures.

· Follow the sign-in and sign-out procedure for keys.

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* What we're looking for:

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* · Minimum one year of banquet set-up, custodial, facilities, or related hospitality work preferred.

· Basic knowledge of painting, window cleaning, restroom sanitation, general cleaning, and facility upkeep.

· Ability to handle equipment such as vacuums, sweepers, carpet extractors, mops, carts, and related cleaning equipment.

· Ability to work with cleaning chemicals in a safe OSHA-compliant manner.

· Ability to withstand varying indoor and outdoor work conditions, including extreme temperatures when required.

· Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers to obtain information and resolve problems quickly.

· Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients, guests,…