Hospitality - Boardroom Attendant

Gowling WLG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Hospitality Boardroom Attendant to join their Servery team. The role involves serving meals, managing catering requests, and maintaining cleanliness in boardrooms and cafes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in client service. Flexibility in hours is required, and certifications in food safety are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a food or client service industry.
• Possessing WHIMIS, Food Safety and Smart Serve Certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and refreshments in boardrooms and cafes.
• Monitor emails and phones, liaising with clients and vendors.
• Book meetings and process catering requests.

Skills

Client Service

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Firm member satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support staff work together as a team and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are currently recruiting for a Hospitality Boardroom Attendant to join our fast-paced Servery team. As an integral member of the Servery, the incumbent will provide support to other areas of the Office Services & Facilities Department and will be during the 10:00 am to 6:00 pm shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve meals and refreshments in boardrooms and cafes on each floor, monitoring for overall presentation and cleanliness
• Monitor the Servery Department emails and phones, liaising and responding to both internal and external clients, caterers, vendors
• Book meetings and boardrooms using boardroom-booking software
• Process and order catering and refreshments requests
• Perform shopping duties for last minute catering needs
• Support special events
• Clean up boardrooms after meetings and floor cafes on a daily basis
• Flexibility in hours is required, as overtime may be required from time to time
• Lift up to 50 lbs, as required and use kitchen equipment
• Any other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma
• At least 1 year of experience in a food or client service industry
• Ability to work in a business-like and professional manner, in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently
• Proficient with using MS Outlook
• Ability to learn new software
• Possessing WHIMIS, Food Safety and Smart Serve Certifications are an asset

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.