Houseman – Steward, Events

• Set up and break down furniture, equipment, and AV for front- and back-of-house events
• Provide banquet food and beverage support and coordinate communications with staff and vendors
• Set up food and beverage breaks, meals, and drop-offs in the buildings
• Monitor buffets to ensure items are full and presentable
• Review event setups for accuracy and identify maintenance and housekeeping needs
• Oversee general safety and security in collaboration with the Maintenance team, including securing doors, gates, and windows
• Provide limited event security and reception services as needed
• Restock pantry supplies for both houses weekly and report shortages to the Banquet Captain
• Complete organizational administrative responsibilities, including inventories, on time
• Perform and oversee event operations, food and beverage setup and monitoring, and occasional tangential Housekeeping, Security, and Maintenance functions
• Coordinate and direct individual tasks and team efforts according to changing event priorities
• Work under the supervision of the Event Banquet Captain

• 2-3 years of experience with a high-level hotel or catering company as a server, houseman or Captain
• Experience in non-profits, event centers, and/or historic buildings a plus
• Some experience with Audio/Visual equipment is highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Spanish is highly desirable
• Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world
• Supervisory and project management experience is desired
• Comfortable using computers, smartphones, app and web-based systems
• Must be a resident of Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia
• Must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and carry heavy items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available for a variable full-time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, shifts as early as 6am and as late as 1am on occasion
• Some weekends are required
• May be required to work during emergency closings
• Must submit both a resume and a cover letter
• Ability to perform the essential functions through an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Demonstrates expertise in event operations, including food and beverage setup, monitoring, and coordination with staff and vendors. Proficient in maintaining safety and security standards while providing excellent customer service in diverse environments.

• Event Operations Management
• Food And Beverage Coordination
• Audio/Visual Equipment Experience
• Supervisory Experience
• Bilingual Communication Skills

• Event Setup
• Food And Beverage Service
• Inventory Management
• Safety And Security Oversight
• Housekeeping Functions
• Project Management
• Heavy Lifting (Up To 50 Lbs)
• Computer Proficiency
• Spanish Language Skills

• Inter-Cultural Communication
• Maturity
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Tact

• High-Level Hotel Experience
• Catering Company Experience
• Non-Profit Experience
• Event Center Experience
• Historic Building Experience

• App-Based Systems
• Web-Based Systems
• Smartphones