The purpose of the Banquet Setup / Houseman is to assure the overall success of the banquet department by meeting or exceeding the guest expectation through the comprehensive preparation of meeting and event rooms and banquet functions. Qualifications. Set up banquet meeting space per room set-up instructions, i.e. classroom style, theater style, U-shaped, etc. Ability to lift over 50 lbs on a consistent and repeated basis. Ability to be on your ...