Williams Lea is hiring for a Hospitality Associate for our New York Location to work Monday to Friday 11 : 00 am to 8 : 00 pm!

Pay : $18.50 / hour

Benefits :

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Employee Perks and Discounts

The Hospitality OSA is a member of the on-site Williams Lea Tag team delivering exceptional customer service at our client locations.

Responsibilities include, conference room set-up and breakdown, maintaining pantries and supplies reception assistance and other general office services duties as needed.

Job qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum (1) year professional experience preferably in hospitality, hotel, cruise, restaurant or housekeeping industry.
• Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate basic audio / visual equipment.
• Professional telephone demeanor.
• Ability to anticipate client’s needs for meetings and events.
• Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude.
• Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.

Job duties

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• Work within the team in completing large jobs i.e. large meetings or high number of meeting requests.
• Check conference room and meeting scheduler throughout shift and make note of any changes to ensure meetings are set-up accurately.
• Set up conference rooms according to client’s request, including food, beverages, utensils, ice, etc.
• Clean up conference rooms after use and return property to vendors if necessary.
• Prepare coffee and other beverages in assigned kitchens each morning.
• Clean up coffee makers in each kitchen in the evening.
• Immediately escalate any operational problems or issues to Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
• Provide hospitality intake services as prescribed by manager or supervisor.
• Read, interpret and understand all print request emails and forms.
• Communicate with manager on meeting request concerns or deadline issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Maintain inventory of catering supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain all logs and reporting documentation as required.
• Adhere to Williams Lea Tag policies in addition to client site policies.
• Additional duties as required by client and manager, including but not limited to providing hospitality services including set-up / break down of conference rooms, supply maintenance, ordering and preparing food / beverages as needed;

assist with reception coverage, including managing multiple phone lines and visitor check-in.

• Use equipment and supplies in a cost efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Who we are : In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.

Our 5,200+ talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.

We’re always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic / civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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About the Opportunity

Working as part of our hospitality team, Cleaners are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our homes.

About You

Our ideal candidate has :

• Knowledge of WHS and good hygiene practices
• Previous experience in Housekeeping / Cleaning is desirable

Bring your passion for quality care and in return, we will provide you with an opportunity to build an outstanding career by expanding and developing your skills.

Wasserman is a global sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing agency with expertise in creating connections between brands, properties, talent, and consumers.

Today, Wasserman offers global expertise in Athlete Management, Marketing, and Media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman also has offices in New York, Miami, Encinitas, Raleigh, Portland, London, Toronto, Dubai, and Mexico City.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic event Associate Director to produce and oversee events from strategy through completion.

You'll aid in enhancing Wasserman’s visibility in the marketplace. This senior role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a key retainer client in addition to showcasing outstanding, forward-thinking service and organizing memorable high-touch events that meet quality expectations.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Act as a subject matter expert on corporate event management, B2B hosting, hospitality, and relative industry knowledge
• Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions to the client
• Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other critical framework materials to support client decision-making
• Oversee multiple direct reports, providing impactful leadership, motivation, direction and support for client objectives and individual career paths;

May also involve freelance support team members and other internal service experts

• Lead responsibility of annual hospitality strategy laddering up to parent partnership strategy and objectives
• Ideation, operations, oversight and delivery of numerous hospitality projects, informed by established hospitality strategy
• Manage large-scale project budgets from initial build through reconciliation
• Maintain a working relationship with existing partners, vendors, and properties on behalf of the client and Wasserman
• Oversee all aspects of the event planning process, including project plans, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, hotel contracts, decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, invitee lists, special guests, gifting and amenities, promotional materials, and more
• Set, communicate and maintain timelines on every project to remain ahead of client expectations
• Research, planning, and execution of site visits on behalf of client and projects
• Manage and oversee event on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving
• Core knowledge of all Wasserman service offerings, including proactive identification of when to involve related teams in project-related or independent needs
• Collaboration with other Wasserman service teams as necessary based on project need
• Anticipate challenges and proactively handle any arising issues across various entities to ensure flawless execution
• Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary
• Conduct post event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI
• Understand the landscape of our client’s business / sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments
• Confidently comprehend the role of hospitality programs as it relates to individual client business objectives and the big picture
• Garner strong client and partner relationships for future events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of Wasserman capabilities to further these opportunities

Requirements

• Robust experience managing multiple direct reports
• Proven experience as an event planner or organizer, preferably in the high-end hosting space
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events
• Self-starter who requires little to no supervision to meet and carry out event and service responsibilities
• Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills
• Basic sales skills and ability to build productive business / vendor relationships
• Ability to identify and maximize event opportunities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently
• Up-to-date and informed knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries
• High level of initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Genuine passion for hospitality, events, and hosting
• Negotiation experience
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) and knowledge of common event management software
• Understand basics of marketing and promotion techniques
• Ability to assess a situation and quickly recommend solutions
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines
• Must be flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends and short-notice travel expected)

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary :

Minimum 7 years of experience in high-end event management, hospitality, and / or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing or related field
• Hospitality certification is a plus

Benefits

Base salary range : $100,000 $110,000 plus bonus potential if applicable for role.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills / training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.

Overview : Responsibilities :

Responsibilities : Business Expansion

Business Expansion

• Expand high-end catering brands and further develop the long-term catering business plan.
• Expand the high-end catering, banquet, and event market in the local area of New York through various offline and online activities.
• Design a membership service system and regularly organize customer communication salons to maintain customer relationships.

Quality Control Enhancement

• Implement comprehensive quality control throughout the entire process of the catering business to improve service details and service levels.
• Tenant management to effectively increase customer traffic, operational efficiency, and revenue.

Team Building and Talent Development

• Establish a team dedicated to the development and coordination of the 28L catering business.
• Share experience and cultivate a talent pool.

Qualifications :

• More than 10 years of working experience, in hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or event planning industries is required;
• At least 5 years of working experience as a F&B Director, or restaurant General Manager, especially in the hospitality industry with strong culinary and service reputations, lifestyle and / or luxury experience preferred
• Business oriented thinking, has keen market insights and judgment;
• Good communication and coordination skills, detail-oriented, passionate, takes initiative, good leadership skills;
• Bachelor degree or above;
• U.S. work visa or relevant U.S. work permit