Guest Services Assoicate

The Guest Services Associate is responsible the with the day-to-day care taking, hospitality services, and maintenance of the designated FTI location. This includes managing events, menu options and onsite hospitality. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with guests and effectively collaborate with colleagues. Must have strong planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities to successfully execute plans and achieve desired results. Additionally, having flexibility to adjust focus as the unexpected can arise, creativity in troubleshooting and/or guest services to leave a positive lasting impression, and ability to delegate are desired skills for this role.

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1+ years of hospitality/guest service experience preferred. 

or

Any appropriate combination of education and experience as determined by management.

Travel: Local travel to and from grocery stores for event ingredients and supplies.

Work Schedule: Schedule may vary and can include but is not limited to: nights and weekends. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

• →Oversees and executes catering development, strategic menu planning, and event hospitality services.
• →Oversees and executes the process of catering services for each event and/or prepares meals, snacks, and beverages.
• →Looks for ways to enhance existing operations and guest experience.
• →Oversees relationship with housekeeping staff, creates cleaning and maintenance schedules, ensures facility is in best shape before, during, and after guest arrival, and fills in as needed on housekeeping duties.
• →Oversees and plans food inventory, fosters relationships with external vendors.
• →Oversees the process of maintaining an inventory of supplies for guests, facility housekeeping and maintenance, groceries, bar and alcohol supplies, office supplies, etc.
• →Prepares invoices, reports, emails, letters, and other documents.
• →Works closely with Guest Services Manager, assisting with back-up on event scheduling, Touch-Stay, email communications, etc.
• →Oversees and ensures general aesthetics of the building and ensures a clean and organized facility, including organizing cabinetry and shelving to meet guest expectations and needs.
• →Maintains a positive attitude and provides a warm, hospitable, and welcoming feel for all customers throughout events, provides tours and facility/property information as requested, and implements improvements to the process as suggested and necessary.
• →Works with the marketing team or local vendors to order gifts/gift baskets for guests.
• →Provides special accommodations for guests as needed, such as ADA requirements, food allergies, and other important guest preferences.
• →Works with local vendors to promote FTI in the community.
• →Ensures a clean, safe, and workable kitchen area.
• →Facilitates guest needs (within reason).
• →Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.