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Philadelphia Country Cl

Banquet Lead/Houseman

Gladwyne, PA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

About the Role The Banquet Lead (Banquet Houseman) would oversee setting up/breaking down materials for events including but not limited to tables, chairs, stages, dance floors, Food and beverage ...

Boar's Head Resort

Banquet Lead Houseman

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred. * Experience working in hotels, conference centers, or large event venues is highly desirable. * Familiarity with banquet event orders (BEOs) and ...

Boar's Head Resort

Banquet Lead Houseman

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred. * Experience working in hotels, conference centers, or large event venues is highly desirable. * Familiarity with banquet event orders (BEOs) and ...

Suncadia

Lead Houseperson

Cle Elum, WA

$21/hr

Overview As a Houseperson on the Lodge & Inn team, you'll work to support the housekeeping efforts at the Lodge and Inn at Suncadia with additional support for Suncadia Condos. With a get-it-done ...

Suncadia

Lead Houseperson

Cle Elum, WA · On-site

$21/hr

Overview As a Houseperson on the Lodge & Inn team, you'll work to support the housekeeping efforts at the Lodge and Inn at Suncadia with additional support for Suncadia Condos. With a get-it-done ...

CoralTree Hospitality

Lead Houseperson

Cle Elum, WA

$21/hr

As a Houseperson on the Lodge & Inn team, you'll work to support the housekeeping efforts at the Lodge and Inn at Suncadia with additional support for Suncadia Condos. With a get-it-done attitude ...

DoubleTree By Hilton Palmdale

Houseperson

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

We lead with care. Open communication, genuine hospitality, and personal growth are at the heart of ... Houseperson * Provide a clean and safe environment for guests * Clean and maintain common areas of ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead houseman in the United States is $17.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Houseman vs Houseman?

AspectLead HousemanHouseman
CredentialsHigh school diploma, experience in hospitality or maintenanceHigh school diploma or equivalent, entry-level experience
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role in hotels, resorts, or large facilitiesSupport staff in similar settings, assisting with maintenance and guest services
Employer UsageLeads and coordinates housekeeping or maintenance teamsPerforms routine tasks under supervision

The Lead Houseman typically has more experience and takes on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing teams and ensuring quality standards. In contrast, a Houseman performs more routine, hands-on tasks with less leadership responsibility. Both roles are essential in hospitality and maintenance environments, but the Lead Houseman has a broader scope of duties and leadership expectations.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a Lead Houseman in a hospitality setting?

As a Lead Houseman, your primary responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the housekeeping support staff, ensuring that public areas, event spaces, and back-of-house areas are clean, well-stocked, and set up according to schedule. A common challenge in this role is managing multiple requests from different departments, especially during peak event times, which requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Collaboration with housekeeping, maintenance, and front desk teams is essential to maintain seamless operations and guest satisfaction. You may also be responsible for training new team members and helping to resolve any issues that arise during your shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Houseman, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Houseman, you need a solid background in housekeeping operations, facility maintenance, and team supervision, often supported by experience in hospitality or janitorial roles. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, chemical safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and management set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, high cleanliness standards, and a positive guest experience in hospitality environments.

What are Lead Housemen?

Lead Housemen are supervisory staff members responsible for overseeing the housekeeping team's daily operations, particularly focusing on maintaining cleanliness in public areas, handling guest requests, and ensuring that housekeeping supplies are well-stocked. They coordinate with the housekeeping manager and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks. In addition to performing hands-on cleaning duties, Lead Housemen often train new staff, assign daily tasks, and address any issues related to housekeeping standards. Their role is crucial in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and staff alike.
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Banquet Lead Houseman - Part Time

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation

Lihue, HI • On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Sonesta International Hotels rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 105 rated hotels

Job description

We're Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast.
An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
Together We Thrive-bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
Job Description Summary
A Banquet Lead Houseman oversees the set up, breakdown and cleanliness of the banquet areas, leading and training the banquet houseman, managing inventory and equipment and ensuring all events meet service and safety standards.
Job Description
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
  • Review assignment sheets with the Banquet Houseman, update completed assignments.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of the daily scheduled group functions, times and locations, amount of people, location of all hotel function space and names of all rooms, and styles of meeting and banquet room settings.
  • Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flip charts, easels, blackboard, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Coordinate with the Event Manager and/or Sales team on the setting up of table, linen, skirting, tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses, and etc.) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Assist with the setup of routine audio/visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and screens.
  • Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Follow floor plans and details to ensure proper set up of event spaces are done correctly.
  • Maintain inventory of banquet equipment and ensure proper storage and origination in the department.
  • Mentor and train banquet houseman on proper set up, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
  • Communicate with guests and other departments to ensure needs are met and provide assistance when needed.
  • Ensure and maintain all banquet areas, including hallways, storage areas, and service areas are thoroughly clean, organized and presentable.
  • Transport dirty linen to appropriate cleaning areas and restock clean linens.
  • Refresh rooms during breaks (replenish supplies, water pitchers, etc.)
  • Pick up and deliver boxes and materials (flip charts, easels, blackboards, etc. for functions.
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
  • Display daily professional, courteous, attentive, helpful, and positive attitude towards all guests, fellow employees, and managers.
  • Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team to reach common goals.
  • Perform other job duties as requested by supervisors/managers as other job duties may be assigned as needed.
  • Understanding Sonesta's company and safety policies and maintain compliance with OSHA and the health department requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • General knowledge of banquet operations preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • An ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and expense control.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure while multitasking.
  • Knowledgeable about basic functions of Windows OS, MS Office, and POS.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol.
  • Safe Server Alcohol & Food Handlers certification required.
  • Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.

Education and Experience:
  • Highschool diploma or GED required.
  • Experience in a hotel or a hospitality-related field preferred.
  • Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.

Work Environment:
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, and stooping. Climb ladders of various heights.
  • Must be able to push, pull and lift to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to stand entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work:
  • Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
  • Must be flexible to work various days and various shifts of the week to include weekends, holidays, days, nights and overnight.
  • Regular attendance in conformance with the standards which have been established by the hotel from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Travel:
  • No travel required.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
$29.09-$32.09 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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