CONFERENCE PLANNER - Compass Group, North America

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $55000 - $65000 / year





What makes FLIK click



What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.




We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.










Job Summary






The primary function of this position is to provide conference planning for the client’s full service Learning Center. The role will focus on supporting and executing the events that will create an enhanced workplace experience. Conference Planning Concierge will create experience concepts for other Hospitality Professionals for final execution. They will understand the needs of their customers and direct their actions which will focus on efficient and effective meetings and events.



Key Responsiblities:



+ Schedule conference rooms according to customer meeting requests


+ Follow guidelines set forth by the stakeholders regarding the booking, service, and maintenance of the area.


+ Takes a creative approach on how people collaborate, learn, and get inspired at work will be a key focus for this position.


+ Support the additional functions needed to ensure proper operation of the Learning Center. For example, daily package counts, registration lists, weekly/monthly reporting, surveys, etc.


+ Detail events or happenings and communicate with soft service groups to insure flawless execution on the vision


+ Support the plans for the workplace to meet organizational goals and objectives through workplace experience


+ Greet Customers, escort to appropriate conference room


+ Guide customers looking for food and beverage for their meeting or event. Review food set up and presentation with food service team


+ Set up and troubleshoot AV within the spaces - working knowledge of WebEx, Video Conference and Click-Share equipment.


+ Maintain quality, integrity and proper operation of the workspace, ensuring all furniture, fixtures and equipment are in excellent condition


+ Place facility work orders, following up for completeness


+ Follow-up with customers/guests to ensure satisfaction






Preferred Qualifications:



+ Minimum of two years of planning experience, in a conference center & hotel environment


+ Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and juggle many tasks simultaneously


+ Ability to work in high-pressure situation while maintaining a professional and appropriate demeanor.


+ Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills


+ Tact and diplomacy to communicate with all diverse groups.


+ Good judgment, professional appearance and manner, patient, friendly and calm demeanor


+ Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint


+ Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business


+ Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior











Apply to Flik today!


Flik is a member of Compass Group USA


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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.


Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Req ID: 1301845


Flik Hospitality Group


JEANNE M LANE


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