Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit.
Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
“The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion.” Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.
We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary: In this role you will ensure successful delivery of all services for meetings and conferences by coordinating with clients, vendors and coworkers.
Key Responsibilities:
Handles all reservations and bookings
Inspects and maintains appearance and functionality of conference rooms for quality assurance
Communicates available services, policies, and fees and to the client
Coordinates services for meetings which have been booked
Participates in Planning Meetings, reviewing the details of events which he or she has been working on, answering questions from staff members, and discussing relevant logistical matters
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma /GED required, Associates degree in hospitality management, communications or other related field is preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in hospitality industry
Proficient skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
Ability to multi-task; managing multiple projects and work assignment
Ability to handle last-minute changes in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of events
Tact in working with professional peers from other departments and all subordinates
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Los Angeles, CA 90028: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Events management: 2 years (Required)
Customer service: 3 years (Required)
Hospitality: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location