Catering Coordinator

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Working alongside a wonderful team at The Peninsula Chicago, we are seeking a Catering Coordinator to join our Sales & Marketing operations. Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year experience in an administrative role in a guest focused company, hotel industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge on administrative systems including MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Able to effectively communicate in spoken and written English to all internal and external guests, staff, and management.
• Must have work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete and accurately handle all inquiry calls in accordance with the inquiry call process.
• Provide administrative support for designated manager as requested to include correspondence, mail, phone coverage, filing and maintaining files, preparation of sales kits.
• Prepare and distribute reports, such as daily events, change log and the 20-day report.
• Prepare and distribute the daily postings or "reader boards."
• Prepare menu cards and tent cards.
• Distribute banquet event orders and group resumes prepared by managers.
• Periodically check quantities of supplies and order as needed.
• Prepare function sheets for events.

Benefits

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed