Banquet Administrative Assistant

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Banquets to support the team with a wide range of clerical tasks in a hotel setting. You will help schedule, coordinate communications, and assist in event-related preparations to ensure smooth banquet operations.

The role requires strong customer service, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel systems. This position is onsite and offers opportunities to contribute to high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in an administrative role in hospitality or hotel settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Opera, Alice, and OnTrack preferred.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties: typing, filing, emailing, and handling calls.
• Coordinate meetings and record minutes.
• Schedule travel arrangements as needed.
• Assist in menu design and production for features.
• Maintain vendor/supplier information and assist recruiting/training.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera

Alice

OnTrack

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

Administrative Assistant, Banquets

Summary

The Administrative Assistant is an essential member of the Banquets team. This role aids the Managers by completing administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support to the team with their skills and professionalism. This role will include a wide variety of administrative functions.

Essential Functions

Job duties include; although are not limited to:

• Performing clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, emailing, answering and responding to telephone calls and messages
• Coordinating meetings and recording minutes
• Scheduling travel arrangements when needed
• Preparing departmental communication pieces
• Assisting in menu design and production for weekly, seasonal, and annual features
• Coordinating and maintaining vendor/supplier information
• Ordering office supplies and ensuring that the department is adequately stocked
• Entering data for select invoices and products
• Assisting in recruiting, scheduling interviews, and training for new hires
• Supporting the department with time management on execution of projects
• Unifying and maintaining all internal documents
• Responding to visitor and guest requests, questions, and concerns
• Facilitating resolution when possible or referring individuals to the appropriate manager
• Ensuring all office equipment, printers, and phones are maintained and fully functional
• Assist in the creation and coordination of weekly schedules through OnTrack, making updates as needed to aid in the Banquets department's labor effectiveness compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two (2) plus years’ experience in an administrative role supporting Food & Beverage or Banquet operations within a hotel setting
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Opera, Alice and OnTrack strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of hotel food and beverage operations preferred

Physical Requirements

Position requires exerting well-paced mobility as well as the ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Must be able to lift up to 15-40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.

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