Hospitality Associate

RRD Company; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD Company in Washington, DC is seeking a Hospitality Associate to provide hospitality and catering services at a client site, including conference room setup, reception support, and general office duties.

Shift is Monday–Friday 9:00am–6:00pm. You will check schedules, set up AV equipment, arrange food and beverages, handle pantry duties, coordinate with vendors, train new hires, and assist on-time delivery while upholding client site policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum (1) year professional experience preferably in hospitality, restaurant or housekeeping industry.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Professional attire and demeanor required.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to elevate a problem to a supervisory level.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate basic audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to anticipate client’s needs for meetings and events.
• Must be self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Check the conference room and meeting schedule throughout shift and make note of any changes to ensure meetings are set-up accurately.
• Set up conference rooms according to client’s request, including audio/visual equipment, food, beverages, utensils, ice, etc.
• Clean up conference rooms after use and return property to vendors if necessary.
• Prepare coffee and other beverages in assigned kitchens each morning.
• Clean up coffee makers Pantry in each kitchen in the evening. Throughout the day.
• Coordinate and act as liaison with personnel, food merchants, selected contact and outside vendor(s) to ensure the pricing is competitive and reviewed quarterly.
• Ensure the value-added products and services are secured at competitive rates that have been vetted
• Perform appropriate vendor selection and management associated with department services and/or products.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Prioritize workflow.
• Assist in process improvement ideas.
• Answer telephone in Office Services center.
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Provide back-up support to Reception and/or Office Services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Audio/Visual equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.00 - USD 23.00 - hourly

Company Description

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey

Job Description

The Hospitality Associate position is responsible for providing hospitality and catering services as a client site including conference room set-up, reception assistance and other general office support as needed (copy, mail and intake functions)

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Job duties

• Check the conference room and meeting schedule throughout shift and make note of any changes to ensure meetings are set-up accurately.
• *Set up conference rooms according to client’s request, including audio/visual equipment, food, beverages,utensils, ice, etc.
• Clean up conference rooms after use and return property to vendors if necessary.
• Prepare coffee and other beverages in assigned kitchens each morning.
• Clean up coffee makers Pantry in each kitchen in the evening. Throughout the day
• Communicate with supervisor or client on meeting request concerns or deadline issues.
• Maintain inventory of catering supplies and order supplies as needed.
• *Place orders for food and beverages for use during meetings
• Coordinate and act as liaison with personnel, food merchants, selected contact and outside vendor(s) to ensure the pricing is competitive and reviewed quarterly.
• Ensure the value-added products and services are secured at competitive rates that have been vetted
• Perform appropriate vendor selection and management associated with department services and/or products.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Prioritize workflow.
• Assist in process improvement ideas.
• Answer telephone in Office Services center.
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies.
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Provide back-up support to Reception and/or Office Services as needed.

Working conditions

• Position operates at sites with maximum of 24/7 operations. Individual shift requirements will vary by site.
• The general work environment is professional.
• Potential hazards are involved in working with hot food and cleaning supplies.
• Must be able to work standing up all or most of the time.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Job qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum (1) year professional experience preferably in hospitality, restaurant or housekeeping industry.
• Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Professional attire and demeanor required.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to elevate a problem to a supervisory level.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate basic audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to anticipate client’s needs for meetings and events.
• Must be self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.00-23.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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