Temporary Houseperson - Events

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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Hotel Kabuki is a stylish boutique hotel in San Francisco’s Japantown, blending modern Asian and Western design with upscale amenities and a vibrant neighborhood vibe. Nestled near the Fillmore District and Pacific Heights, Hotel Kabuki offers a serene yet central location ideal for exploring iconic San Francisco landmarks like Union Square and the Golden Gate Bridge. The hotel features elegant rooms and suites, many with balconies and panoramic city or garden views.

The interiors reflect a chic fusion of East and West, with a lofted-beam lobby that exudes a lounge-like atmosphere. Additional amenities include a modern fitness center, meeting facilities, and pet-friendly accommodations.

The On-Call Events Houseperson works closely with the Banquet, Event Planning, Culinary, Stewarding, and Operations teams to support meetings, conferences, social events, and special functions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in organization and cleanliness, and can work efficiently in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

The position is responsible for the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of meeting rooms, ballrooms, and event spaces according to hotel standards and guest specifications, while working closely with Banquet and Event Planning teams to ensure events are executed smoothly.

• Set up, refresh, and break down meeting rooms, ballrooms, pre‑function areas, and event spaces according to Banquet Event Orders, guest requirements, and hotel standards.
• Transport, arrange, and remove tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, podiums, linens, meeting materials, and other event equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces, storage rooms, service corridors, back‑of‑house areas, and banquet equipment areas.
• Ensure event setups are completed accurately, safely, and on time.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest, client, manager, and team requests.
• Assist with last‑minute room changes, resets, refreshes, and special event needs.
• Support Banquet, Culinary, Stewarding, and Event Planning teams with equipment setup, buffet tables, beverage stations, service areas, and related event needs.
• Inspect meeting rooms and event spaces prior to guest arrival to ensure cleanliness, safety, functionality, and proper setup.
• Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, damaged equipment, or supply needs to the appropriate manager or department.
• Follow proper lifting techniques, safety procedures, and equipment‑handling guidelines.
• Assist with inventory, organization, and storage of banquet equipment and event supplies.
• Support other hotel departments during peak periods or special events as needed.
• Demonstrate Hyatt’s culture of care by providing courteous, helpful service to guests, clients, and colleagues.

This is a 30 Day, Temporary Position, at a rate 36.57 per hour.

• Previous hospitality, banquet, event setup, housekeeping, stewarding, or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to work the overnight shift.
• Must be able to work a flexible on‑call schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment with frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to a moderate…