CONFERENCE CENTER PLANNER - Flik Hospitality Group : Job Details

Salary: $75000 - $77000 / Year

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What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isnt merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Summary: As a Conference Planner, you will contribute to the operations success by coordinating details for conferences, meetings and special events. You will offer personalized solutions for our clients and work with our operations team to make sure we exceed our clients expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manage shared inbox. * Approve room requests in Condeco. * Daily and weekly reports to be sent at the end of the day weekdays. On Friday, the Monday report, and the next week report* Visiting partners report to be sent to IT on Fridays and Monday early morning to the email distribution on file.* Support front desk as needed.* Walkthroughs * Create update cancel modify bookings as needed. Special control of Central Park rooms and buffer time. Blocking spaces for setups ahead of time.* Blocking Federal holidays in Condeco. * Screen through emails for any updates for current day reservations, inform manager and specific department accordingly once confirmed with client.* Walkthrough the conference spaces for upkeep and inspection for meeting set up, catering set up and special/ additional requests.* Ensure the printed Daily report is accurate based on last minute changes, updates, and modifications.* Check in with manager for quick briefing on events of the day.* Check all emails on shared Inbox and respond proactively, inform manager for VIP requests.* Check in with Reception for any support required and for escorting guests.* Create update cancel modify bookings as needed. Special control of Central Park rooms and buffer time, Block spaces for setups ahead of time. * Prepare Daily report for team and print out few copies.* Distribute copies and brief Daily report during daily team meeting.* Send out updated daily report over email in case of any changes last minute.

• Answers telephones and makes reservations for clients.
• Plans for use of the conference center.
• Communicates to operating departments including Conference Services, Catering, and Audio Visual as needed.
• Finalizes all planning details with clients and distributes to all operating departments.
• Checks all conference rooms and ensures Audio Visual equipment are set according to customer standards before client arrives.
• Provides business center services when requested.
• Tracks information in the database and runs end of day reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of planning experience.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share information with staff.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Bachelors degree is preferred.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1380370

Flik Hospitality Group

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