Restaurant Sales & Events Administrative Assistant

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. If you are unable to complete a portion of the assessment due to a disability, you may select the disability opt-out option during the assessment. This option will not impact your assessment scoring or consideration for the role.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel, and we want you to help us stay iconic. The Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with 750 guestrooms, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, four award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. Be a part of events like the WM Phoenix Open, Easter at the Princess, Summer at the Princess and Christmas at the Princess. The hotel features great benefits like matching retirement, travel discounts and more. This place really has it all – except for you!

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

Visa Requirements: Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service; Managing client requests, either in their absence or at the request of the Outlet Sales Manager or Director.; Prompt response to client inquiries, comprehensive management of PM System bookings to include all required information for file creation and applicable maintenance; Accurate and timely general document and correspondence production, organization and distribution between clients and managers in the department.; Assist Managers with day-to-day tasks relating to guest interaction, preparation, distribution, and organization of Restaurant Event Orders, correspondence, filing, telephone and other duties assigned.

Requirements

Previous experience is an asset; Minimum High School Diploma, diploma or degree from a recognized institution in Business Administration or in Hospitality/Tourism preferred, but not required.; Computer literate with a minimum keyboarding speed of 65 wpm.; Fully conversant with Windows and Excel. Knowledge of Opera helpful.; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.; Excellent organizational and administrative skills.; Must be flexible, self-motivated, and have the ability to prioritize and follow through.; Ability to work in a fast-paced /pressured environment.; Pleasant out-going personality/good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family; Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant; Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills; Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier! 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.; Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!