Administrative Assistant - Food and Beverage

Job Listing: Administrative Assistant

Founded in 1929, Centerplate, a Sodexo Company, serves as a leading provider of hospitality services to North America's premier sports facilities, convention centers, and entertainment venues. Centerplate's primary services include: food and beverage / catering services, specialty retail management, and design services. Serving over 170 venues and 100 million guests annually, Centerplate is an integral partner to clients across a broad list of end markers, including: professional sports, convention centers, college athletics, ski resorts, minor league sports, attractions, and theaters, among others. "Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

Location: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Principal Function:

Administrative Assistant is a broad job category that designates an individual who provides research, clerical, administrative and technical support to the operation, either to a specific executive, such as the General Manager, or to a group, such as the Hospitality, Human Resources or Catering department.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating and executing administrative processes to ensure the overall efficiency of Centerplate's business operations. They will serve as an information resource, will maintain office records, generate correspondence, liaise with clients, vendors and outside entities and will perform general clerical duties such as answering phones and processing expense reports. They are responsible upholding Centerplate's standards for accuracy, efficiency and quality, as they relate to administrative functions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maximize Centerplate's revenue and operational excellence through execution of systems and policies related to administrative operations.
• Contribute to goal of making Centerplate #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• High school diploma, some college and/or appropriate combination of education and work experience to support on-the-job effectiveness.
• One year of previous administrative experience, to include office management principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exercising appropriate skills for effective judgment, creative problem solving and taking initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to deliver and interpret information across various sources.
• Exceptional ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Numbers orientation, with ability to accurately compute various mathematical equations.
• Exceptional computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and who can contribute to functional areas of the business outside of the finance area.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.

Preferred:

• College degree in Business, Accounting or a related field of study.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and who can contribute to functional areas of the business outside of the finance area.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.

Other Requirements:

• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to work in extremes of cold and heat. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Centerplate. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Centerplate, a Sodexo Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24