Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Hospitality Operations, Analyst, London

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a professional to oversee the Hospitality services portfolio. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring service quality, and supporting ESG strategies. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a collaborative atmosphere focused on excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Ability to balance priorities and work across multiple teams.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to interpret and present data from disparate sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional expertise across Hospitality services.
• Assist in overseeing the EMEA Food Service program.
• Support seasonal menu and communicate changes to clients.
• Drive continuous improvement with vendors and enhance customer experience.
• Help drive the future ESG strategy and maintain regional risk management.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Detail oriented

Innovative mindset

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Job description

Consisting of Corporate Services and Real Estate (CSRE) and the Office of Global Security (OGS), our teams drive productivity and enable the firmâs flow of business while ensuring its safety and security. CSRE acquires, develops and manages the firmâs global real estate portfolio and delivers innovative market development, document management and hospitality related services to internal partners in the firm. CSREâs vision is to provide the worldâs best workplace to the people of Goldman Sachs. OGSâs mission is to protect the firm's people, assets, and reputation and in doing so provides people protection, physical security, fire safety and crisis management. We look for achievement-oriented, creative individuals who perform at their best in a diverse team environment and are motivated by tangible results.

TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW

The EMEA Hospitality team sits within the Workplace Experience pillar of the Corporate and Workplace Solutions division. We have responsibility for the commercial & operational oversight of the firmâs extensive Hospitality support requirements.

Managing a portfolio of services under Hospitality (broadly covering reception, conferencing, food services and ground transportation)

Selection, management & oversight of the third-party vendors who perform our operational services

Ownership & control of a significant regional operating budget.

Active engagement with key stakeholder across the firm (primarily from the revenue-producing divisions), to ensure our services are continuing to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Supporting the provision & strategy of various technology tools, used across our operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop functional expertise across our portfolio of Hospitality services, in order to support business requirements, contribute to our service development strategy, and actively influence our commercial decision-making.
• Assist in overseeing the EMEA Food Service program, ensuring it remains in line with the firmâs expectations, is benchmarked to industry trends, and is competitive to our peers. Monitor KPI performance and facilitate third party audit and mystery shop programmes.
• Work closely with Food & Beverage Lead on seamless execution of the Food Service Program in across the region, including retail operations, client catering and the pantry program
• Support seasonal menu and brochure planning. Manage client communications regarding changes and innovatons
• Work with the firmâs vendors to drive continuous improvement across the operation, including culinary innovation, marketing campaigns, technology-led initiatives and incentives
• Foster a culture of excellence and customer service, by ensuring standard operating procedures are documented and adhered to
• Ensure customer feedback is reviewed and actioned promptly and appropriately, and implement any required service improvements or operational adjustments
• Support of key Technology enhancements including the uplift of Meeting Room and Visitor platforms
• Assist in uplift of overall experience in the Conference and Reception space
• Help drive the future ESG strategy. Support ESG initiatives and provide reporting on progress towards public commitment to ESG goals. Assist with streamlining and automating reporting.
• Maintain the risk management plan fpr the region
• Support with management of regional office hospitality offerings (i.e. new office builds/refurbishments, local catering contracts, etc.)
• Manage regional hospitality billing and approval process
• Support with annual budget for EMEA. Collaborate with Finance on monthly accruals and actual expenses for all service lines.
• Act as delegate for all EMEA VROs (vendor relationship owner) liaising with Vendor Management Office and Risk teams

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balance priorities and work across multiple teams.
• Strong communication skillsâ including the ability to write reports, develop presentations, and communicate postings & recommendations to divisional leadership.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Innovative mindset that is acutely focused on improving the workplace experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to interpret, manipulate, consolidate and present data from disparate sources

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.