Events Specialist

Marriott•Washington, DC

5d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating and ensuring the success of group events. The Events Specialist will meet with group coordinators and hosts prior to functions to ensure all arrangements are satisfactory. A key responsibility is to analyze banquet event orders to understand guest needs, plan event setups, timelines, and special requirements such as buffets and action stations. The specialist will also be responsible for fulfilling and following up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance. Additionally, the role requires adherence to all company policies, including safety and security procedures, reporting any accidents or unsafe conditions, and completing safety training. Maintaining a professional appearance, ensuring uniform cleanliness, protecting company assets, and upholding confidentiality are also crucial. The position involves interacting with guests according to company standards, anticipating and addressing their needs, and fostering positive working relationships within the team. The role also requires the ability to read and interpret various formats of information, inspect equipment, and perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
None

Responsibilities

Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable.
Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, timeline, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc.
Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements.
Follow up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces.
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.