Events Specialist
Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, Columbia
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work
experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests
to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while
traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve
the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality,
we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique
programming to life.
We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off
property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you
are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you
are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,
begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam,
and become the best version of you.
