Dynamic On-Site Meetings & Events Attendant

Lawyers On Demand; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, seeks a temporary Meeting and Event Attendant in Manhattan. Start ASAP for an on-site role from 9:30 to 6, with a pay rate of $25-$28 per hour.

The assignment supports a top law firm, handling conference room maintenance and event setup both on- and off-site. Responsibilities include food service, room scheduling, room setup with linens and decorations, and post-meeting cleanup.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of catering/hospitality and conference or event planning experience.
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware positioning.
• Experience with technology, including fax and copy machines, PCs and Microsoft Outlook and familiarity with BlackBerry or mobile devices.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor within a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate over a headset.

Responsibilities

• Provides food service delivery, including serving food and/or beverages in a friendly, courteous and timely manner.
• Assists with scheduling various meeting rooms and other firm facilities, coordinating with other departments and vendors for each event.
• Takes a lead role in set-ups for meetings and events, arranging tables, chairs, linens, decorations and table settings.
• Clears dishes from tables during meetings, refills drinks, provides snacks, and assists with special needs.
• Prepares and serves food, presenting it in firm-serving dishes to meet high presentation standards.
• Cleans plates, bowls, glasses, serving dishes and utensils; maintains neat storage.
• Cleans meeting rooms, tabletops, and ensures correct chair heights and safety, reporting damages.
• Ensures assigned rooms/kitchen are clean and supplied for next meetings; ends days with proper setup.
• Provides hands-on training to interns and new employees.
• Backs up vendor invoice processing with accurate coding and approvals.

Skills

Hospitality

Event planning

Food service

Customer service

Outlook

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Office equipment

Job description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, seeks a temporary Meeting and Event Attendant in Manhattan. Start ASAP for an on-site role from 9:30 to 6, with a pay rate of $25-$28 per hour.

The assignment supports a top law firm, handling conference room maintenance and event setup both on- and off-site. Responsibilities include food service, room scheduling, room setup with linens and decorations, and post-meeting cleanup.