Catering Coordinator

Full-Time

Position Objective

Ability to organize and continuously execute efficient processes and procedures for the catering department. Performs basic duties such as reporting, lead management, event support etc. Able to communicate with guests in line with Luxury standards. Maintains complete knowledge of Salamander DC standards as well as departmental standards. Being flexible and ability to quickly respond to the needs of others.  

Essential Job Functions

• Organize and distribute Banquet Event Orders, Event Reports, Event Resumes.
• Responsible for assisting the Catering and CSM teams with guest requests, including lead intake.  
• Knowledge of daily features and activities within the Hotel.
• Responsible for maintaining daily, weekly and monthly reports.   
•  Manage the in-house events with other departments.
• Attend scheduled meetings and take thorough notes.
• Ability to focus on details and must be accurate in the work performed.  
• Being flexible and ability to quickly respond to the needs of others

Education/Experience

• High school Diploma
• Previous experience working in events or hospitality preferred but not mandatory. 

Requirements

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on occasion based on operational needs. 
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.   
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work effectively in a hospitality environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept feedback from supervisors.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions. 
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers, other office equipment as needed.  

Benefits

• Paid Time off / Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Life, AD&D)
• Direct Deposit
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Recognition Programs & Rewards
• Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail, Dining, Water Parks, Golf, Spa and more
• Discounted Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement