posted June 2, 2025

Banquet Houseperson

Compensation: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour

Job Description

BANQUET HOUSEPERSON

Be a Part of Something Special at The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in Washington DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in the community.

The Darcy is located on Scott Circle in downtown Washington, DC, just half a mile from both the lively Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle. Shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and other Washington DC attractions abound on nearby 14th and U streets.

The Darcy is a polished team empowered to create remarkable local experiences with a dash of fun! We always take ownership, act with integrity and foster infectious pride to bring out the best in all of us!

We’re looking for a Banquet Houseperson to join our polished and professional team—someone who brings infectious pride, acts with integrity, and takes ownership in everything they do.

Job Location:  The Darcy Hotel Washington DC

   1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 20005

Position Summary:
Responsible for the setting up, cleaning, servicing and maintenance of banquet equipment function rooms and related service areas. Ensure guest satisfaction, the achievement of property standards, safety standards and profit maximization. 

Job Description

• Review the BEO and daily work assignments with supervisor.
• Correctly and efficiently set up and break down all department functions.
• Keep function room area and storage areas clean and neat at all times.
• Return all equipment not in use to proper storage area in clean condition before the end of each shift.
• Check electrical hook-ups for proper working order and tape down all exposed cords for equipment in use 
• Service/freshen all meeting rooms during breaks.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of banquet areas.
• Assist guests whenever possible, referring all requests which are beyond scope of responsibility immediately to supervisor.
• Assist other house persons in physical set-up, cleaning and arrangement of tables and equipment according to BEO
• specifications while adhering to standards of job safety.
• Follow all SOPs, policies, procedures and regulations are followed.
• Be familiar with the various types of workable setups for each function room.
• Check temperature and see if all lights are working and adjusted properly.
• Working knowledge of AV equipment, assist AV person/guest as needed.
• Assist banquet servers as needed.
• Complete work orders on any damaged equipment for repair.
• Wear protective clothing as required e.g. slip resistant footwear worn approximately 100% of scheduled shift.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Skills and Knowledge 

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to three years experience as banquet houseperson.
• Must be able to work safely and use chemicals/agents as required e.g. cleaning agents for silver, stainless steel and floor surfaces.
• Must have the ability to safely operate coffee machine, ice machine, refrigerator, vacuum cleaners.
• Physically strenuous -continual standing, walking, bending and lifting in indoor environment.

Intermittent exposure to extreme heat (dishroom & kitchen) and cold (coolers & freezers).

Compensation/Job Classification

• $15.00-16.00 / hr
• Full-Time Position
• Hourly / Tipped

Benefits:  At Northwood Hospitality, LLC, we value our team members and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive health insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as vacation, sick, and holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, Northwood Hospitality, LLC provides a wide array of coverage, including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance and short and long-term disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts for hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing Northwood Hospitality, LLC as the employer of your future.

Northwood Hospitality, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.  It is the Company’s policy that, in exercising our management responsibilities, we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable state or local law.

Northwood Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion: The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.

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Join a team that brings out the best in each other. Create memorable local experiences with a dash of fun—at The Darcy.