CONFERENCE SERVICES ATTENDANT (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Uniform

Training and growth potential

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for a Conference Services Attendant at our Washington, DC location. This full-time role supports meeting spaces with setup, service, and client coordination.

You will move and arrange tables and chairs, prepare room materials, assist with AV basics, and ensure impeccable room readiness. Monday–Friday schedule; pay range $19–$22 per hour; benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or houseman/porter experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Moves and places tables, chairs, and supply linens for each event in the conference center.
• Supplies and sets up items not included in the room (flipcharts, whiteboard, screens, etc.).
• Assists with conference room readiness to ensure rooms are equipped with proper materials.
• Provides prompt and detailed service as scheduled by management or by request.
• Maintains phone and email communication with clients, guests, and staff.
• Assists clients and visitors throughout the building and escorts to conference rooms.
• Communicates with coworkers and partners to share updated information.
• Offers room setup recommendations and helps solve setup challenges.
• Performs weekly site inspections and coordinates needed maintenance.
• Assists with basic audio visual equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory and notifies when supplies are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front-of-house

Food service

Catering

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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CONFERENCE SERVICES ATTENDANT (FULL TIME)

• We are hiring immediately for full time CONFERENCE SERVICES ATTENDANTpositions.
• Location: Kirkland & Ellis - 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous front-of-house, food service, and catering experience is preferred.
• Perks: Free shift meal and uniform! Training and growth potential!
• Pay Range: $19.00per hour to$22.00per hour.

Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Seasons Culinary is a high end contract food service organization that operates a number of notable accounts in the Washington DC metro area. We are culinarians that offer extraordinary services to our extraordinary clients. For our employees, we offer a full benefits plan, a schedule that respects work life balance and opportunities for learning and advancement

Job Summary

Summary: Ensures that all meeting rooms and public areas of the facility are maintained to the highest level of professional appearance and that all meeting requirements are met prior to the meeting start time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves and places tables, chairs, and supply linens for each event in the conference center.
• Supplies and sets up items not included in the room (flipcharts, whiteboard, screens, etc.).
• Assists with conference room readiness to determine that the rooms are equipped with proper materials (pens, pads, handouts, event packages, etc.).
• Provides prompt and detailed service as scheduled by management or by request.
• Maintains consistent phone and email communication with clients, guests, team members, and support departments.
• Offers assistance to clients and visitors throughout the building, including providing directions and escorting to conference rooms.
• Communicates with co-workers and service partners to ensure updated information is shared.
• Provides recommendations to planning managers regarding appropriate room setups. Collaborates to identify solutions for unique setup challenges.
• Conducts weekly site inspections of meeting rooms and contacts the necessary department if items require service.
• Assists with basic audio visual equipment, as needed.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies and notifies supervisors when additional supplies are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous customer service or houseman/porter experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, for paid time off benefits information.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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