Catering Sales Assistant
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Location: US - SC - Hilton Head Island
Feb 2, 2013
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Job Details
Catering Sales Assistant
Company
At Starwood, we are committed to sourcing, attracting and selecting the best talent to meet our business needs. Our Recruitment Philosophy is governed by 3 guiding principles: Consistency: All candidates for a particular position go through the same process. Diversity: At Starwood, we value the different perspectives and innovative ideas that come from having a diverse associate base. We, therefore, leverage a variety of sources in our efforts to identify the very best talent and ensure the diversity of the candidates that are presented to hiring managers. Candidate as guest: Giving our guests great experiences and achieving exceptional results begins with having great talent. At Starwood, we believe this all starts with giving our candidates meaningful and memorable experiences during each step of the recruitment process
Location
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is a 412 room, beachfront property featuring five F&B outlets, 3 pools, a whirlpool, and 28,000 sq ft of meeting space. Our team is committed to giving outstanding customer service in a professional, friendly and high energy environment. We offer an excellent benefit package to include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Department
The Catering Administrative Assistant works in the Sales & Catering office and supports and assists designated managers or departments in daily administrative duties
Job Description
The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for interacting with guests, clients, and associates to ensure excellent guest service and to communicate the goals of the department. The ideal candidate will be a organized, personable and enthusiastic individual that keeps confidentiality as the highest priority. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: receiving incoming calls, handling guest and associate requests, maintaining various tracking and filing systems, acting as a liaison between departments, generating reports and creating presentations. This position is critical to the successful operation of the department as well as the hotel and is a key factor in contributing to a professional environment. Perform clerical duties such as typing correspondence and reports, filing, and answering phones. Maintain and upkeep various filing systems, including vendor information where necessary. Receive visitors and guests. Answer questions and concerns; follow through either to resolution or refer to the appropriate manager. Assure all incoming and outgoing correspondence is typed, received, mailed and/or filed as required. Assist managers in scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for business trips as required. Maintain a professional working environment and attitude. Maintain and upkeep of all office equipment.
Requirements
Education High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience One to Two years on administrative or clerical experience required. Hospitality background preferred. Grooming All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Starwood standards. Skills/Job Knowledge/Physical Demands Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours Requires good communication and be fluent in English Computer skills required This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Company
At Starwood, we are committed to sourcing, attracting and selecting the best talent to meet our business needs. Our Recruitment Philosophy is governed by 3 guiding principles: Consistency: All candidates for a particular position go through the same process. Diversity: At Starwood, we value the different perspectives and innovative ideas that come from having a diverse associate base. We, therefore, leverage a variety of sources in our efforts to identify the very best talent and ensure the diversity of the candidates that are presented to hiring managers. Candidate as guest: Giving our guests great experiences and achieving exceptional results begins with having great talent. At Starwood, we believe this all starts with giving our candidates meaningful and memorable experiences during each step of the recruitment process
Location
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is a 412 room, beachfront property featuring five F&B outlets, 3 pools, a whirlpool, and 28,000 sq ft of meeting space. Our team is committed to giving outstanding customer service in a professional, friendly and high energy environment. We offer an excellent benefit package to include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Department
The Catering Administrative Assistant works in the Sales & Catering office and supports and assists designated managers or departments in daily administrative duties
Job Description
The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for interacting with guests, clients, and associates to ensure excellent guest service and to communicate the goals of the department. The ideal candidate will be a organized, personable and enthusiastic individual that keeps confidentiality as the highest priority. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: receiving incoming calls, handling guest and associate requests, maintaining various tracking and filing systems, acting as a liaison between departments, generating reports and creating presentations. This position is critical to the successful operation of the department as well as the hotel and is a key factor in contributing to a professional environment. Perform clerical duties such as typing correspondence and reports, filing, and answering phones. Maintain and upkeep various filing systems, including vendor information where necessary. Receive visitors and guests. Answer questions and concerns; follow through either to resolution or refer to the appropriate manager. Assure all incoming and outgoing correspondence is typed, received, mailed and/or filed as required. Assist managers in scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for business trips as required. Maintain a professional working environment and attitude. Maintain and upkeep of all office equipment.
Requirements
Education High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience One to Two years on administrative or clerical experience required. Hospitality background preferred. Grooming All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Starwood standards. Skills/Job Knowledge/Physical Demands Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours Requires good communication and be fluent in English Computer skills required This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Additional Details
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Hotel/Resort
Accounting/Finance