Banquet Houseperson

250 rooms | 17,634 sq. ft. total event space across 13 meeting rooms

Amenities include: on-site restaurants (La Grotta, 1885 Café & Market), lobby bar (Gather & Hem), indoor pool, fitness center, EV charging, banquet & meeting support.

Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital in the historic Miller & Rhoads building, this hotel is just steps from the Richmond Convention Center and Virginia State Capitol. Blending historic charm with modern amenities, it provides an engaging downtown environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

Pay Range:

$15.00-$21.00

The Banquet Houseman is responsible for the physical setup, breakdown, and maintenance of event spaces. They transport heavy equipment like tables and chairs, set up rooms, and ensure the cleanliness of function rooms, storage areas, and the back-of-house to keep catering events running smoothly.

Core Responsibilities

Event Set-Up & Tear-Down: Read Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and arrange rooms accordingly, including moving different table sizes, chairs, staging, and dance floors.

Equipment Management: Transport, set up, and safely store equipment, podiums, and other banquet assets.

Cleanliness & Sanitation: Maintain the organization of the back-of-house, hallways, and storage closets. Clean floors, refresh rooms during breaks, and empty trash as needed.

Linen & Supply Handling: Restock service stations with clean linens, glassware, and serviceware, and remove dirty linens to laundry areas.

Team Assistance: Collaborate with the banquet team, including banquet servers, captains, and kitchen staff to handle client requests promptly. Assist with refilling meeting stations and water dispensers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) and stand or walk for long shifts.

Flexibility: Availability to work varying schedules, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may start as early as 5am and as late as 1am.

Attention to Detail: Precision in aligning tables, arranging chairs, and maintaining venue appearance standards.

Communication: Ability to follow instructions clearly and coordinate with a large team in a fast-paced environment.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.