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Location

Bridgewater, NJ | United States

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Job description

Are you passionate about creating amazing experiences in the hospitality industry? Then consider NEXDINE Hospitality for an amazing hospitality journey! We deliver trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services nationwide. Experience the NEXDINE difference with authentic and transparent programs. Our family of companies create unique experiences. We value responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. Embrace rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the world of hospitality. Explore www.nexdine.comto start your amazing journey with us today!

*NEXDINE will not partner with outside agencies or recruiters for this position*

Job Details

Position: Full-Time Director of Hospitality

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Schedule: Varies but predominantly Monday to Friday days. Occasional evenings. Seldom weekends.

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 annually

Benefits: YES! Details below

We provide our full-time colleagues with a generous compensation and benefits package, training and development and growth opportunities. We provide resources, rewards, and incentives to our valued colleagues..

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Many supplemental insurances
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus various perks!

Pay Frequency:

• Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to join our team as a Director of Hospitality Experience. This role requires a unique blend of skills and expertise to seamlessly coordinate and execute events, manage concierge services, and oversee facility coordination. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Director of Hospitality Essential Functions and Key Functions:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their event requirements, preferences, and expectations.
• Plan, organize, and execute catering events, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for clients and guests.
• Coordinate with vendors, including catering services, decorators, and entertainment providers, to ensure all aspects of the event are well-managed.
• Create detailed event timelines and manage event logistics to ensure timely execution.
• Address and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during events.
• Provide exceptional concierge services to guests, including answering inquiries, making reservations, and offering personalized assistance.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for guests, ensuring their needs are anticipated and met.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns promptly and effectively, striving to exceed expectations.
• Keep abreast of local events, and services to provide guests with relevant information.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to address any repairs or improvements needed in a timely manner.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for meeting rooms, ensuring availability and proper setup.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with facility-related service providers.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. This job will also include operating in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, televisions, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires auditory & visual skills and the ability to follow written & oral instructions and procedures.

Travel

May be requested to travel less than 10% of work week, and/or nights and weekends.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination, with a focus on catering events.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and guests.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage diverse responsibilities.
• Knowledge of concierge services and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Facility management experience, including overseeing maintenance and coordinating logistics. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and event planning software

 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in catering, event planning, concierge services, or facility coordination.

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services. We serve businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. Plus, NEXDINE’s Chai Dining is the only dining management brand dedicated to celebrating Jewish Lifestyles. We put our people first to deliver tailored, expertly managed programs.

NEXDINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. NEXDINE participates in E-Verify.

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