Catering Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: This position involves coordinating event arrangements, reviewing banquet orders, and adhering to safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional customer service. Key Highlights: 1. Coordinate event arrangements and client expectations. 2. Ensure compliance with security policies and quality standards. 3. Be part of an international team within Marriott International. **Additional Information** **Job Number**25182408 **Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location**Penha Longa Resort, Estrada da Lagoa Azul Linho, Sintra, Portugal, Portugal, 2714\-511 **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Non\-Management Meet the group coordinator/host prior to the event, conduct introductions, and ensure all arrangements align with the client’s wishes. Review and analyze banquet orders to gather guest information and determine the appropriate seating plan, timeline, specific guest requirements, buffets, stations to be set up, etc. Consider and implement all special banquet arrangements. Monitor special banquet preparations to ensure adherence to directives. Follow and apply all chain-wide safety policies and procedures; report maintenance issues, accident hazards, incidents, or injuries; complete required safety training and obtain necessary certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Respect confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Support all colleagues and treat them with dignity and respect. Support the team in achieving shared goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or throughout a full shift. Read and visually verify information in various formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machinery (e.g., to identify defects). Reach objects above head level and below knee level, including bending, twisting the body, pulling, and squatting. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Navigate sloped, uneven, or slippery surfaces and stairs. Climb up and down service stairs and ramps. Greet and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Communicate with others using clear, appropriate, and professional language; answer telephone calls using proper etiquette. Perform all other tasks assigned by supervisors that are consistent with this position. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: None. Licenses or Certifications: None. *At Marriott International, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, welcoming every individual with dignity, and offering equal opportunities to all. We have fostered an environment where our associates’ unique attributes are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the diverse mix of cultures, skills, and experiences among our associates. We strive to prevent discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic covered under applicable law.* In more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz\-Carlton staff creates such exceptional experiences that they remain etched in guests’ memories long after their stay. The brand attracts the finest hospitality talent from around the globe, who continue the tradition of creating unforgettable memories. We believe that everyone can succeed when given the opportunity to be creative, caring, and empathetic. Each day, we define the global standard for luxurious, exclusive, and unparalleled service. It is our great pride to deliver excellence in comfort and hospitality to our guests. Your role will be to ensure that The Ritz\-Carlton’s standards of excellence are upheld daily, elegantly and thoughtfully. These standards form the foundation of The Ritz\-Carlton properties and drive us to exceed expectations every day. It is precisely through these standards—and our belief that our culture contributes to our success—that The Ritz\-Carlton has earned its reputation as a world-leading luxury hospitality brand. As a member of our team, you will learn and apply our standards of excellence, including our Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. In return, we offer you the opportunity to take pride in your work and your colleagues. By joining The Ritz\-Carlton team, you also become part of Marriott International’s portfolio of properties. **Choose** a company that empowers you to bring your best self forward, **give** purpose to your professional life, **be part of** an incredible international team, and **become** the best version of yourself.