Catering Coordinator at Salamander Hospitality, Llc

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Event Planning, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Basic Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees. All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values. We specialize in the management of Four- and Five-Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Catering Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Catering and Events department in planning, organizing, and executing catering functions within the hotel. This role will perform basic duties such as reporting, lead management, event support and act as the liaison between clients, departments and vendors. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * 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. * 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 Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Catering Coordinator supports the Catering and Events department in planning, organizing, and executing catering functions within the hotel. This role includes reporting, lead management, event support, and acting as a liaison between clients, departments, and vendors.