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Catering Administrative Assistant

Red Lion Inn Kalispell

20 North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901

170 Room Hotel
Managed By Sonesta International

Sonesta offers you a generous benefits program that provides you and your family with access to quality healthcare, life insurance, retirement benefits, and so much more!

Join our team! We are looking for a Catering Administrative Assistant. If you are interested in learning from the best Convention Services team, look no further. This role is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Catering and become a Catering Sales Manager or Convention Services Manager.

Compensation: $18 per hour, Part-Time


Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:  

Key Job Functions

  • Process catering files: banquet event orders (BEOs), group contracts, and pm numbers.
  • Handle general phone, email, and fax inquiries.
  • Follow up with clients regarding final guarantees, changes, and other catering details.
  • Screen incoming phone calls, file, and coordinate vendors for upcoming functions.
  • Create labels, group packets, reader boards, and directional signs.
  • Coordinate group amenities.
  • Assist in creating in-house event(s) BEOs.
  • Issue/compile daily change sheets for internal departments.
  • Email weekly report of all upcoming events: daily event sheets, BEO distribution.
  • Creates informational packets. 
  • Field general catering questions
  • Assist with incoming mail.
  • Assist with check-log and check drops.
  • Attend department meetings as needed.

Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests.

You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests, and anticipating their unique needs to exceed their expectations.

You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:

  • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile.
  • Use eye and ear contact and the guest’s name.
  • Establish/anticipate needs.
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints.
  • Thank everyone.

Build solid relationships with your Colleagues.

Treat colleagues with respect and dignity.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience

·Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers

·Must read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

·Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor 

·Previous hotel experience preferred.

·Excellent organizational skills

·Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

·Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

·Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Applications

Posted April 9, 2024

Red Lion Inn Kalispell

One-of-a-kind Kalispell hotel with free breakfast and event space near Glacier National Park

Red Lion Hotel Kalispell is a mountain lodge located in the heart of Montana's favorite ski town, Kalispell. Conveniently attached to the Kalispell Center Mall and neighboring the Rocky Mountains, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell serves as the central location for Kalispell fun. Enjoy easy accessibility to award-winning restaurants and shopping as well as Glacier National Park. From fishing on Flathead Lake to world-class skiing on Whitefish Mountain, enjoy the breathtaking views of Big Sky Country like never before.

During your stay, wake up to spectacular views of the Montana countryside, continental to-go breakfast, and premium amenities including Café2Go coffee shop. We also feature 15,807 square feet of meeting and event space in Kalispell, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and indoor swimming pool and sauna. At our hotel, you'll have everything you need for business, leisure, and adventure.