Hospitality Assistant

JOB TITLE: Hospitality Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Office Services                           
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, on-site in our NYC office
HOURS: 10:00am - 6:00pm (must have flexibility to work extended hours, when needed)

Who is Herrick?

Herrick is a prominent New York City-based law firm providing a full range of legal services. As a powerhouse mid-size firm, we regularly advise on many of the country's most pressing legal matters. Our size allows us to maintain an enduring culture of collaboration on all levels. Our lawyers and staff enjoy their work and grow by working with each other - a fact that resonates in the results we achieve for our clients. 

If you are looking for…

Our Hospitality Department is a collegial and collaborative group of professionals who provide support for the Firm’s day-to-day meetings and events. Our dynamic team is small, which gives each member a platform for sharing ideas and growth. We recognize that development is important to a team member’s success and put a high value on providing effective mentoring and consistent feedback.

We are looking for…

A high energy, service and detail-oriented team player to join the Hospitality Department to support the daily operations of our Firm.

A Hospitality Assistant’s responsibilities encompass executing various functions, embracing efficient processes, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the Firm. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in the hospitality industry, a passion for delivering outstanding service, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

HOSPITALITY SERVICES:

• Provide white glove service for a high touch Firm.
• Order food for meetings from various restaurants using Seamless Web (online ordering service), and additional vendors as needed.
• Set up conference rooms and meeting spaces for meetings and various catered Firm events, including food and beverages, with acute attention to detail and presentation.
• Clean and sanitize conference rooms after meetings.
• Weekly cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of all pantries and appliances and daily maintenance of coffee brewers.
• Maintain and stock all conference rooms and pantries, including product inventory.
• Contact vendors regarding supplies, orders, and deliveries.
• Monitor, clean, and sanitize various common areas to maintain the professional appearance of the office.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. for various departmental tasks, including removing and reconfiguring modular conference room tables. 
• Assist the Office Services Department as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years of hospitality experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a corporate environment preferred; Catering experience is required. 
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Must be self-motivated, extremely detail-oriented, and use good judgment.
• Care about the physical appearance of the office and have a “White Glove Hospitality” mindset and demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, follow procedures, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work well on a team, as well as independently.
• Must have flexibility with hours when the needs arise.
• Basic computer knowledge required, with proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 and other office management tools.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

COMPENSATION:

The range of base salary* the Firm reasonably expects to pay for this role is $50,000 to $55,000. The actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon factors such as experience and qualifications.

*This range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the job.

Herrick, Feinstein is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, military/veteran status, disability, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other applicable characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.