MEETING & HOSPITALITY PLANNER
Salary: $60000 - $62000 / year
What makes FLIK click
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
Job Summary
Working as a Meeting & Hospitality Planner, you are responsible for Guest Services for a Conference Center. You will manage a team of coordinators and receptionists. You will be responsible for ensuring guest’s needs are met with high level of customer services. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
- Fulfill reservation requests using Reserve (Room Reservation System).
- Handle service inquiries for already booked conference rooms.
- Be aware of event schedule and building activity.
- Assist in preparing pre and post planning meeting files (estimates, diagrams, etc.)
- Conduct planning meetings in the absence of Event Coordinator
- Coordinate orders for additional/outsourced services.
- Act as a liaison for event needs with vendors and other site entities.
- Enforce policies and procedures related to reservations.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, events, and complete in-service curriculum requirements Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist the Event planner with day-to-day activities and responsibilities as needed. Oversee the day-to-day operation.
- Cross train with staff.
Hospitality Core Competencies:
- Event planning experience required
- Professional and friendly interaction with clients under stress.
- Team player mentality, respecting colleagues, sharing workload, and fostering trust.
- Effective multitasking to achieve objectives.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and detail-oriented with a focus on successful resolution
- Efficient time management skills
- Effective communication including understanding verbal and non-verbal cues, and active listening.
- Strong interpersonal skills displaying cultural awareness and creating memorable experiences.
- Problem solving abilities with initiative to resolve issues.
- Strong Technical Skills are a bonus.
Apply to Flik today!
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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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. 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1543145
Flik Hospitality Group
JEANNE M LANE
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