Assistant Events Coordinator
The Fifth Avenue Hotel - New York City, NY
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Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking an ASSISTANT EVENTS COORDINATOR for The Fifth Avenue Hotel . A realm of imagination created to surprise the senses, opening this Autumn. The dazzling mirror-clad lobby welcomes you into the enchanting world of The Fifth Avenue Hotel . Whether it's the visionary design by Martin Brudnizki, a memorable meal in Café Carmellini , our legendary service or a nightcap in The Portrait Bar; every guest will come away with memories to cherish. The Assistant Events Coordinator supports all organizational and sales efforts of the Events Department led by the Director Of Events and Catering. The position requires maintenance of ongoing key administrative systems, assigned projects and varying daily tasks including guest interaction and event coordination. Aptitude for administration, organization, reconciliation, clear internal and client-facing communication, attention to detail and follow through on tasks in accordance with NoHo Hospitality Group (NHG) company vision and standards is essential. Ideal candidates possess: *E xperience in a fine dining restaurant group or hotel. *Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English, multilingualism will be considered an asset. *Strong leadership skills, developed organizational and multi-tasking abilities and sound administrative skills. *Warm and gracious service approach, and the ability to create stellar guest experiences *The ability to lift 25 + pounds *Comfortable speaking in front of a large group *Open availability and career driven *Be an ambassador of hospitality for all services and events. *Previous guest relations training. *Experience in fine dining etiquette. *Travel between NHG HQ and the restaurants on behalf of the Events Department. *Provide administrative and sales support to the Director of Events and Events Department. *Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. *Manage scheduling for the Director of Events and Catering for site visits, calls and meetings. *Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures and standards. Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits day of hire for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, BRI Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits for full time employees, and Referral Reward Program. Since first partnering in 2009, chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City, Baltimore, Detroit and Nashville including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joe's Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Mister Dips, Rec Pier Chop House, The Cannon Room, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red's, Carne Mare, The Dutch Nashville and Carne Mare Nashville. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in four hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore and the Shinola Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless "Best of" lists, a Michelin star, and two coveted James Beard Foundation awards. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com. The pay rate for the position is $35 per hour.
Created: 2024-09-28