We are searching for a long-term temp, 60 day with the possibility to extend to support our client in the Hospitality Department in Century City.
Sheppard Mullin
1901 Avenue of the Stars #1600
Century City, CA 90067
What You'll Do:
The Hospitality Associate executes meetings and provides catering support, supports relationships with vendors, and provides support to the entire staff. Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Forrest Solutions/BCG's values and culture.
You're Good At: • Coordinating and executing catering orders for meetings and events • Organizing and attending to the set up/clean up of all office meetings including refreshing of food/drinks • Proactively managing inventory levels for food supplies and ordering food, snacks, drinks, and utensils as needed • Ordering supplies for meetings as needed • Managing the beer/wine closet to keep inventory full. Working with the OE team to ensure sufficient supply is available at any given time • Moving and arranging tables in-between meetings • Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs at a time. Heavy lifting required which can include large cases of food and drinks; also need to use a step ladder with ease • Checking conference rooms to make sure they are clean, organized, and re-set before and after all meetings; dispose of any client confidential material that
has not been picked up and shredded from the previous day • Providing light general admin support for meeting/event attendees as necessary • Backup Reception and/or supporting during peak times • Special projects as needed • Other duties as assigned by office leadership
You Bring (Experience and Qualifications): • Catering experience preferred • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Must be comfortable with technology tools • Must be able to lift large cases of food and drinks and use a step ladder with ease • Must be able to spend significant time walking and standing • Overtime may be required, including coming in earlier than normal start time • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiency • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstacles • Ability to successfully manage competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization • High degree of maturity and professionalism at all times • High degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced and frequently changing environment • Strong service orientation in responding to customer needs • Ability to exercise judgment in managing confidential or sensitive information • Demonstrates respect for all individuals at all times