Job details
Job TypeFull-time
Qualifications
- Experience:
- related, 2 years (Preferred)
- Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Hourly Full Time Wedding & Special Event Office Assistant with office background in catering, event planning, banquet operations, guest services or related industries. Strong computer skills & organization is mandatory. As our Wedding & Special Event Assistant, you will be a point of contact and will assist in planning for the guest’s special day. You will also be involved with the actual event to ensure that the guest’s needs are met.
Responsibilities:
- Include servicing events with a focus on weddings and social events.
- This position works closely with the Banquet Wedding & Special Events Manager that relates to banquet services.
- Data entry, filing, answer phones, answering questions pertaining to venue & services, setting up appointments, venue site tours, assisting guests with set up of items, collecting monies.
Minimum requirements:
- 1-2 years of Catering/Sales/Customer Service experience or related sales experience;
- Be well organized and thorough in representing the company;
- experienced in dealing over the phone, through the internet and face-to-face with guests, staff and management;
- Able to work independently and within a team environment;
- Able to work with Banquet Manager to ensure guest satisfaction;
- Able to monitor quality of event services;
- Able to effectively communicate and manage situations that change or pose unique hurdles that have to be dealt with quickly and efficiently;
- Able to remain calm and professional under stressful situations;
- Able to obtain & retain knowledge of menus, POS, meeting room sets and capabilities;
- Computer and internet skills are required.
- Work week will consist of a schedule that includes working most weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Physical Demands: Must be able to walk, bend, squat, and frequently lift 25 pounds. Sit at computer for extended periods of time. Ability to see, hear and communicate clearly to managers and the general public. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions: Typical working environment will consist of office work and duties for the events if required. Should be able to lift 30-50 pounds occasionally and be able to stand up and move about the workplace for 8 hours or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits Include:
Paid time off, medical and dental insurance available for qualified full-time employees. We are looking to fill this position with the right person immediately. Submit your resume for consideration today!
Recruiters please don’t contact this posting or employer about this position.
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About Bon Appetit Group:
For 44 years, the Bon Appétit GroupSM., formerly operating under Advantus Leisure Management Services, has been serving the Clearwater area. Their first venture, the acclaimed Bon Appetit Restaurant on the waterfront in Dunedin, FL, was so successful they expanded to Café Alfresco, also in downtown Dunedin. Their commitment to the community led them to open retail spaces in the downtown area. Long known for excellent food and catering, they expanded their operations to include food and beach rental concessions on Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, Sand Key and various other area beach parks.
We invite you to visit our Company website: https://www.bonappetitgroup.com/ to learn more about us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
The safety and well-being of our employees and guests remains our top priority. We are following local ordinance requirements and CDC guidelines.
Experience:
- related: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Company’s website:
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
