Houseman Function Banquet housemen are responsible for making sure that all elements of the banquet are set up. Before each banquet, the banquet houseman receives instructions on how the banquet is supposed to be set up. The banquet houseman sets up all necessary banquet supplies, checking that the food is being prepared, making sure the banquet is aesthetically pleasing and checking the hall's cleanliness. During the banquet, the banquet houseman is responsible for resolving customer service issues, according to Destination Hotels and Resorts. Once the event is finished, the banquet houseman is responsible for tearing down the supplies.