Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Banquets, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Assist in implementing a result driven comprehensive communicative Banquets plan consistent with our strategic vision
• Assist in the Banquets planning process, communication and potential documentation/records management
• Perform a variety of non- routine duties in the coordination, administration and implementation of Banquets, events, processes
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments F&B requests and projects
• Submitting and/or coordinating requisitions for goods and services in Banquets operations
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Update status reports, agendas, facility updates
• Other job related tasks as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Previous experience is an asset
• At least 1 year administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to multi task and handle assignments in a fast paced, high pressure work environment
• Ability to maintain the proper attitude to work with management, hourly associates, and outside contacts while working under pressure, meeting deadlines
• Possess excellent working knowledge of computer software programs to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to effectively communicate English in both written and oral forms
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Preferred Degree in Hotel Administration, Communication, Business Administration or Culinary Arts
• Previous experience working in similar resort setting

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Frequent sitting throughout shift

Required Education and Experience

• TABC Certification
• Texas Food Handlers Certification

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

**Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: **
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V