Houseman (Platform by James Beard Foundation)

Houseman Position at Great Performances

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

• Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
• People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
• Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
• Collaboration: aligning with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience.
• Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Houseman to support the daily operations of our hospitality and event spaces. The Houseman is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of banquet rooms, kitchens, storage areas, hallways, and service spaces while ensuring exceptional presentation standards for guests. This position plays a critical role in the setup and breakdown of events, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and overall facility readiness.

Responsibilities

Event Setup & Breakdown

• Complete the setup and breakdown of all events according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), event diagrams, and management instructions.
• Arrange and dismantle tables, chairs, portable bars, buffet stations, service stations, staging, and other event equipment.
• Ensure all event spaces are properly prepared and guest-ready before, during, and after events.
• Inspect all equipment and supplies prior to use and promptly report or correct any deficiencies.

Facility & Venue Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of banquet rooms, hallways, storage areas, service areas, kitchens, kiosks, and warehouse spaces.
• Clean floors, walls, windows, restrooms, and other facility surfaces throughout assigned shifts.
• Properly move, handle, store, and maintain equipment, including tables, chairs, staging, and other event furnishings.
• Maintain all storage and service areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Sanitation & Compliance

• Follow all Department of Health (DOH) regulations, sanitation standards, and company safety procedures.
• Utilize proper dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
• Ensure kitchen and warehouse areas remain clean and sanitary throughout the shift.
• Support overall facility cleanliness to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for guests and team members

Inventory & Deliveries

• Receive and inspect deliveries to ensure items meet company quality standards.
• Verify quantities and conditions of incoming products and report discrepancies to management.
• Assist with organizing and storing inventory and supplies.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with team members, management, vendors, and other departments.
• Follow directions from supervisors and management promptly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to support smooth operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and a positive attitude at all times.

Additional Duties

• Assist with the daily setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, serving stations, food service items, and demo kitchen/kiosk facilities.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support business needs.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in hospitality, banquets, event operations, or Houseman role preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
• Knowledge of event setup and breakdown procedures.
• Strong work ethic; well-organized, reliable, and focused.
• Dependable and punctual with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions.
• Demonstrates professionalism and respect toward colleagues, managers, and vendors.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., and stand, bend, and reach for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts).

Location: Platform by JBF Pier 57

Schedule: Full-time, On-Site

Base salary: $22.00/hour

Benefits: Vacation time, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, paid and unpaid safe and sick time, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account).

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.