Catering Coordinator

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." - Morris Lapidus A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsibilities

The Catering Coordinator performs a wide variety of administrative and secretarial tasks, as well as servicing Catering corporate and social events. 

  Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following:

Administrative support including answering phones, taking catering inquiries, assisting Catering Office.

Produce, update and distribute Catering Banquet Event Orders

Manage Calendars, Site Itinerary, and Lead on Pre-Planning Vendor Sites

Work with Banquets and Operational Departments executing events, on day of, and leading up to events

Ownership, Organize and maintain the departmental filing system

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as an administrative assistant or office administrator with increasing responsibilities in a high-volume environment. Hotel knowledge preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills, superior interpersonal skills with an acute sense of detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• High school education or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• Flexible schedule, weekends and holidays
• Experience with Hospitality Software, and Microsoft Office Programs