Hospitality Associate

RR Donnelley•Houston, TX

3h•$36,171 - $36,171•Onsite

About The Position

Position summary The Hospitality Associate position is responsible for providing hospitality and catering services as a client site including conference room set-up, reception assistance and other general office support as needed (copy, mail and intake functions)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum (1) year office services experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment.
Skilled in the use of mail, phone, email, digital reprographics and mail equipment.
Familiar with general back office procedures to meet and maintain client satisfaction.
Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette.
Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.
Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.
Must work well in a team environment.
Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Check the conference room and meeting schedule throughout shift and make note of any changes to ensure meetings are set-up accurately.
Set up conference rooms according to client’s request, including audio/visual equipment, food, beverages, utensils, ice, etc.
Clean up conference rooms after use and return property to vendors if necessary.
Prepare coffee and other beverages in assigned kitchens each morning.
Clean up coffee makers Pantry in each kitchen in the evening. Throughout the day
Communicate with supervisor or client on meeting request concerns or deadline issues.
Maintain inventory of catering supplies and order supplies as needed.
Place orders for food and beverages for use during meetings
Coordinate and act as liaison with personnel, food merchants, selected contact and outside vendor(s) to ensure the pricing is competitive and reviewed quarterly.
Ensure the value-added products and services are secured at competitive rates that have been vetted
Perform appropriate vendor selection and management associated with department services and/or products.
Assist in training new hires.
Prioritize workflow.
Assist in process improvement ideas.
Answer telephone in Office Services center.
Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies.
Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Provide back-up support to Reception and/or Office Services as needed.