THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Interested in joining an engaging workplace with opportunities to make an impact in our everyday operations Join Alston & Bird as a Conference Services Attendant! Youll support office services maintain event spaces anticipate client needs and collaborate with a motivated team to deliver toptier experiences. If youre proactive resourceful and thrive in a dynamic fastpaced environment read more about the position and apply below!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintain conference space kitchens break rooms and visiting attorney offices in a neat clean and orderly manner in accordance with the established firmwide Return to Inventory (RTI) procedures documented on the departments ABnet Private Site.
- Preparation execution and closeout of special office social and business related events to include setup and breakdown of rearranging and storing furniture and other event related inventory.
- Process catering requests and orders with multiple vendors.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Manage inventory of supplies and keep assigned areas stocked.
- Ensure firm equipment (dinnerware machinery and event supplies) is cleaned sanitized and organized on a daily basis as well as maintained to the standards outlined on ABNet Private site.
- Working knowledge of basic technology equipment functionality in conference rooms/floors.
- Working knowledge of departments room reservation system.
- Perform other related duties in the Conference Services Department as assigned by manager and/or supervisor.
Skills Needed to be Successful
Organizational and Task Management
- Ability to organize work in a manner that facilitates timely and efficient completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to discern and reconcile competing priorities manage multiple tasks or assignment and complete assignment within established deadlines.
- Ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations with minimal planning/information.
- Ability to maintain required ServSafe Certification(s) associated with Food and Alcohol service.
- Proficiency with firm issued mobile device to be utilized during workday and on person functioning at all times while in office.
- Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently without disrupting client progress.
Communication and Listening Skills
- Ability to communicate Firm Administrative Support Services and Conference Center Standards outlined in the Firm Manual and ABnet Private Site to colleagues clients and other individuals.
- Ability to effectively utilize verbal and written communication with colleagues clients and other individuals.
- Ability to convey information clearly and accurately in a professional and respectful tone with colleagues clients and others.
- Ability to share ideas and feedback and opinions in a constructive and professional manner.
- Ability to listen and be open to learn from other peoples advice and observations.
Performance Standards
- Professional Image: Appropriately and professionally wear Alston & Bird Uniform in accordance to the standards outlined on ABNet Private Site
- Brand Image: Maintain a positive perspective about Alston & Bird your work responsibilities and the competencies of our department in both good times and challenging times.
- Space Standards: Maintain and follow all operational standards associates with but not limited to Conference Rooms Breakrooms Red Carpet Service Touchdown Rooms Visiting Attorney Offices Common Areas and Conference Center.
- Event Service Standards: Understand and execute Alston & Bird Event Service Standards for dinner service and receptions outlined on the ABNet Private Site.
- Sustainability Standards: Support established recycling and garbage disposal firm practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience of 3 or more years in the hospitality industry.
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired through a high school or college diploma.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
- Ability to lift or push heavy equipment/furniture weighing more than 80lbs.
- Repetitive motions substantial movements of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
- Crouching kneeling standing climbing stooping walking pushing pulling and lifting.
- Ability to remain standing or walk during normal work shift for five to six hours each day.
- Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
- Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately.
- Hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily allinclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
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Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.