COORD, CONFERENCE & MEETING SVCS

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking an organized Conference & Meeting Services Coordinator in New York to ensure successful delivery of all services for meetings and events. You will coordinate with clients, vendors, and coworkers to execute plans and optimize of services.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in hospitality, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in hospitality.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes with tact in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Handles all reservations and bookings.
• Inspects and maintains appearance and functionality of conference rooms for QA.
• Communicates services, policies, and fees to clients.
• Coordinates services for booked meetings.
• Participates in planning meetings and discusses logistical details with staff.

Skills

Multitasking

Professional communication

Event coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in hospitality management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

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Position Title:COORD, CONFERENCE & MEETING SVCS

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

In this role you will ensure successful delivery of all services for meetings and conferences by coordinating with clients, vendors and coworkers.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles all reservations and bookings
• Inspects and maintains appearance and functionality of conference rooms for quality assurance
• Communicates available services, policies, and fees and to the client
• Coordinates services for meetings which have been booked
• Participates in Planning Meetings, reviewing the details of events which he or she has been working on, answering questions from staff members, and discussing relevant logistical matters
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /GED required, Associates degree in hospitality management, communications or other related field is preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in hospitality industry
• Proficient skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task; managing multiple projects and work assignment
• Ability to handle last-minute changes in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of events
• Tact in working with professional peers from other departments and all subordinates

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.