Banquet Administrative Assistant

Job summary

The Banquet Administrative Assistant supports various hotel departments by managing administrative tasks and serving as a liaison between the Sales Office and clients. They ensure smooth operations by maintaining professional communication and upholding quality standards throughout the event process.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY Our Property Administrative Specialists play an important role in a number of vital hotel functions. At our hotels, Property Administrative Specialists work across departments (e.g., Guest Services, Engineering, Food & Beverage) to support administrative needs. Whether providing administrative support (e.g., prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software), serving as the point of contact for clients and vendors, or acting as the liaison between the Sales Office and clients throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event), our Property Administrative Specialists get the job done. They are critical to ensure smooth operations throughout the entire hotel. No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other employees and departments, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Notification to Applicants: The Westin Edmonton takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com [CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process. At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

What you’ll do

The Banquet Administrative Assistant supports various hotel departments by managing administrative tasks and serving as a liaison between the Sales Office and clients. They ensure smooth operations by maintaining professional communication and upholding quality standards throughout the event process.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods. The role requires proficiency in office software and the ability to foster positive working relationships across departments.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet management
• Database management
• Presentation software
• Client relations
• Vendor management
• Event coordination
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Quality standards
• Operations
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Administrative Support
• Spreadsheets
• Optimism
• Word Processing
• Presentation Software

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Banquet Assistant
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers