Omni Hotels & Resorts · 2 weeks ago
Culinary Administrative Assistant - Full Time
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOmni Hotels & Resorts is a premier golf and leisure retreat located in Orlando. The Culinary Administrative Assistant will manage restaurant bookings, assist with marketing plans, and support culinary operations while ensuring exceptional guest service.
ConsultingEventsFood and BeverageHospitalityResorts
Responsibilities
Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment
Ensure nametag is worn and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers, maintaining confidentiality of proprietary materials and information
Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language
Responsible for all aspects of building and maintaining group, transient and local guest business
Conducting site visits with meeting planners and attending pre-cons
Establish excellent relationship with meeting planner and try to up sell dining
Function as Liaison between Group, Restaurant and Hotel
Schedule reservations in OpenTable, update and maintain large party tracker
Update Restaurant Managers and Restaurant Chefs with detailed information of upcoming groups
Coordinate with Restaurant Managers and Restaurant Chefs for any special/dietary needs
Addresses any challenges with meeting planners or attendees with appropriate managers
Assists in creating and implementing food and beverage marketing plan
Develops and implements creative ideas to increase transient and local guest business
Plans and oversees restaurant parties and events
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call
Produce PO’s as needed for the division and culinary department
Payroll, daily edits, time sheets as needed per division and culinary department
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Food & Beverage Director and / or Executive Chef
Qualification
Required
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
Good computer experience (word processing, Microsoft Access and Excel important)
Strong organizational skills, creativity and resourcefulness
Very strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Must be able to work cohesively as a team and understand guests expectations
Highly visible, approachable and professional presence
High school graduate, some college
Must be self-motivated, driven and creative
Ability to suggestively sell restaurant services and enhancements
Ability to multi-task while staying organized and focus attention on details
Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision, complete tasks quickly and maintain an overall sense of urgency
Preferred
Previous Restaurant experience in a similar environment preferred
Public speaking experience preferred
Company
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels creates memorable guest experiences at 60 luxury hotels and resorts in North America
Founded in 1983
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Doane
Chief Commercial Officer
Joy Rothschild
Senior HR executive
Recent News
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