Banquet Event Concierge

• We are hiring immediately for a full time BANQUET EVENT CONCIERGE position.
• Location: NYMM F&B Catering - 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
  
  Note:
  
  online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Sunday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Event management experience, hotel experience, and supervisor experience required.
• Perks: Shift meals!
• Pay Range: $32.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour

* Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

• Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable.
• Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, timeline, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc.
• Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Follow up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance.
• Report back to Manager on Duty (MOD) any relevant changes to timeline, guest count, special needs.

Summary:

Checks guests in and/or out of the hotel. Resolves guest challenges throughout their stay. Promotes hotel services, amenities and upsells products to the guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes the registration/check-in process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system confirming pertinent information.
• Ensures rooms and services are correctly accounted for within guest statement. Properly accounts for services provided by the hotel.
• Assists guests with check out payments or charges. Accepts and records vouchers, credit, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment.
• Balances and drops receipts according to accounting specifications.
• Provides guests with information about the facility, services, and amenities.
• Receives special requests from guests, and responds appropriately or forwards requests to appropriate team members for decisions and actions.
• Promptly answers the telephone and email inquiries. Retrieves and forwards messages to/from guests. Retrieves mail, packages and facsimiles or other special items for customers as requested.
• Fields and resolves guest complaints or escalates for resolution to appropriate department.
• Assists guests in emergency situations.
• Maintains adequate supplies and functional equipment at the Front Desk.
• Performs any special assignment deemed by the GM, Guest Services manager, or Manager on Duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Union Square Events maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  for paid time off benefits information.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.