Posted: January 09, 2012

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Position: Concierge-Events – New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center
Location: New Orleans , LA, 70130

Job Description

New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, located at 859 Convention Center Blvd. seeks a Concierge-Events to join their staff.

Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable. Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, timeline, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Follow up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) profit sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, career advancement, hotel room discounts and more.

You must apply on-line to be considered.

To begin your journey, go to www.marriott.com/careers

Click on Apply Now, United States and Territories – Non-Management which will open a new window. Upon entering the application website, search for openings by Zip Code. Then click Submit. Click the "View Open Positions and Apply" link to be taken to a list of departments with open positions. On the department page, select the appropriate department and then the open positions in that department will appear. From there, click "Apply Now" and begin filling out the entire application until you receive a message indicating your completion.

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