Catering Services Assistant

Gensler•Washington, DC

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler is seeking a Catering Services Assistant to join our growing team in the Washington, DC office. We are looking for someone who will take pride in our beautifully designed workspace and wants to play a key role in its upkeep. We are a supportive and friendly group committed to a thriving culture, diversity, and shared success. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, an effective decision maker, and able to balance working independently and pitching in. This person will be an important part of our team, helping with pantry maintenance, meeting setup and breakdown and conference room cleanliness. We offer an excellent benefits package and promote learning and career growth. What You Will Do Hours – the regular schedule hours are 9:00am – 6:00pm with flexibility. Depending on the meetings and events there may be early mornings, evenings and occasional weekend hours required Work with office services team to support all aspects of both internal and external events; Client meetings, receptions and special events Respond to staff needs for pantry supplies, equipment and services Assist with other office duties as requested Storage areas. Assuring our storage rooms are well stocked, organized and clean Conference room cleanliness and upkeep, including moving furniture or chairs is required Office clean outs – assist with moving textile samples, hauling to designated trash receptables (dumpsters) Inventory & Purchasing – tracking, ordering and stocking dry goods, office supplies, printer resources Other duties and responsibilities as needed Potential for growth with more office management type responsibilities as you gain experience

Requirements

3+ years of experience in meeting planning or catering services (ideally within an office environment), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Highly efficient and productive team member within the meetings department and Gensler
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Solid capabilities with computer programs (MS Office, Windows-based programs, e-mail, etc.
Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: anticipating needs and taking the extra steps to ensure a positive experience
Able to work both independently and within a team; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills
Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
May regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and move (push mail cart) over 50 lbs
Requires regular twisting/turning/squatting/bending/reaching/lifting and prolonged periods of sitting, standing or walking
Frequent use of hand and foot controls
May occasionally need to climb stairs
This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in, or relocate to, the Washington, DC area upon acceptance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred, but not required
Conference center and meeting planning experience

Responsibilities

Work with office services team to support all aspects of both internal and external events; Client meetings, receptions and special events
Respond to staff needs for pantry supplies, equipment and services
Assist with other office duties as requested
Assuring our storage rooms are well stocked, organized and clean
Conference room cleanliness and upkeep, including moving furniture or chairs is required
Office clean outs – assist with moving textile samples, hauling to designated trash receptables (dumpsters)
Inventory & Purchasing – tracking, ordering and stocking dry goods, office supplies, printer resources
Clean up meeting spaces at the conclusion of meeting
Oversees inventory of copy room office supplies
Maintain printer paper and ink inventory, purchasing and stocking
Responds to errors or troubled copy machines. Also works to clear paper jams
Assists facilities with light maintenance duties

Benefits

excellent benefits package
medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes