Job Description
Meeting Concierge Location Fort Lauderdale, FL (Central Beach Alliance area) : About Us: Escape to The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and discover the “Venice of America.” Spectacular views of the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway and the sound of lapping waves stimulate your senses, day and night. We are the best place to work on the beach according to our associates with an AOS score of 95%. We offer free employee lunch, free parking, and monetary incentives based off of Trip Advisor and GSS mentions. Come find your home away from home and join the Westin team today! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview: Assist the Director of Catering and Conference Service Manager in the administrative functions required for effective convention management. Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming telephone calls, completing a lead form for all inquiries and assist guests with questions, changes and special requests. Ensure no leads are abandoned and all calls are returned promptly (generally within four hours). Communicate requests to appropriate departments.
- Type all banquet event orders and convention resumes with appropriate cover letters. Type thank you letters and comment cards.
- Prepare all outgoing correspondence for mailing and file copies. Mail catering and wedding brochures as requested.
- Maintain filing system according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards. File contracts and correspondence daily. Daily pull of trace cards and files.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Hotel experience preferred.
- High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer using Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Typing proficiency at a minimum of 75 wpm with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
- Ability to stand and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to set-up and maintain filing systems with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Benefits: HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift,