Office Administrator

Roessel Joy • Hyde Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A well-established hospitality and event services organization is seeking an Office Administrator/ Event Planner to support daily operations in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role reports directly to senior leadership and works closely with both the culinary and sales teams to ensure smooth coordination across all event and office functions. The Office Administrator will play a key role in supporting day-to-day office operations, acting as the front-facing point of contact while also managing critical event documentation and internal communications. This individual will help ensure alignment across departments by organizing and distributing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), maintaining event details, and supporting leadership with administrative needs.

Requirements

• Experience as an Office Administrator, Office Manager, or Executive Assistant
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint
• Experience with BEOs required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality or catering
• Adobe tools a plus
• Familiarity with Total Party Planner (or similar catering software) highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations, including greeting guests and handling phone/email communications
• Coordinate and distribute BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and event-related documentation
• Create and update event details, menus, and client-facing materials
• Run and support BEO and kitchen meetings; attend daily operations meetings
• Maintain organization of office operations, files, and reports
• Partner with sales and kitchen teams to ensure accurate execution of events
• Support leadership with scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Utilize catering software to manage event logistics and updates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees