Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $29.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible work schedule
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is poised to become a premier destination in South Florida upon its opening in Fall 2025. This highly anticipated 29-story luxury hotel, located at 1850 Eisenhower Boulevard, combines elegance with convenience, situated directly adjacent to the Broward County Convention Center, Port Everglades cruise terminal, and just under two miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport. The Omni Fort Lauderdale will feature a significant footprint of 120,000 square feet dedicated to versatile event spaces, comprising a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms, and pre-function meeting areas that boast stunning waterfront views. The property will also include 801 guest... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum one year of progressive event experience including leader in development program and/or coordinator role
- Large venue experience strongly preferred
- College degree preferred
- Proven leadership skills with ability to delegate, train, develop and motivate staff
- Proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate and escort guests to various hotel facilities
- Conversant with culinary techniques and food creativity
- Knowledgeable in banquet set-ups and room decorations
- Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
- Ability to work well with co-workers across departments
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make decisions
- Ability to work under pressure with many guest requests
- Strong customer service skills with friendly demeanor and problem-solving ability
- Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally and in writing
- Developed computer skills with Delphi experience
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of one year progressive events experience including participation in Leader In Development Program and/or coordinator role
- Large venue experience strongly preferred
- College degree preferred
- Proven leadership skills with ability to delegate, effectively train, develop and motivate staff
- Proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate with guests and direct/escort them to various facilities and functions within the hotel
- Conversant with culinary techniques and food creativity
- Knowledge of banquet set-ups and creativity in room decorations
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
- Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many guest requests/questions within a short period of time
- Highly developed customer service skills
- Friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers
- Developed computer proficiencies with ability to accurately input information into computer systems
- Delphi experience required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs
Job Duties
- Support the catering sales team by servicing catering functions once contracted
- Maximize catering revenues wherever possible and up-sell to increase check averages
- Communication with clients to confirm all meeting logistics and catering menu details
- Create diagrams, Banquet Event Orders, and other necessary documentation to ensure the operations team has all necessary information to deliver a flawless event
- Occasionally work with culinary team to customize menus while remaining profitable
- Work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless event experience for clients and their guests
- Coordinate catering support services such as flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.
- Physically double-check all function arrangements against specifications of client and correct where necessary
- Continually manage event estimates and update as required
- Review final billing for all events and submit in a timely manner
- Follow-up with all past clients for honest feedback and build loyal relationships whenever possible
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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