Administrative Assistant / Wedding Coordinator

Columbia Sussex Corporation
  • Clearwater Beach, FL
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is looking for an Administrative Assistant / Wedding Coordinator to join our team

    Location: Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

    Department: Catering & Events

    Reports To: Director of Catering & Events

    Position Summary

    Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused Administrative Assistant/Wedding Coordinator to support our Catering & Events team. This dual-role position combines administrative responsibilities with wedding coordination, helping ensure seamless event planning and exceptional client experiences.

    The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building client relationships, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Administrative Support

    • Provide administrative support to the Catering & Events Department.
    • Manage department calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules.
    • Assign leads, reports, and correspondence.
    • Distribute event orders for Catering & Events to correct departments
    • Maintain accurate client files, event documentation, and database records.
    • Assist with invoices, deposits, billing follow-up, and payment tracking.
    • Coordinate interdepartmental communication between Sales, Catering, Banquets, Culinary, Front Office, and Accounting teams.
    • Answer phone calls, respond to email inquiries, and provide exceptional customer service.
    • Maintain office organization and support departmental projects as assigned.

    Wedding Coordination

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for wedding clients throughout the planning process.
    • Conduct venue tours and assist couples with wedding planning consultations.
    • Coordinate menu tastings, timeline development, room layouts, and event logistics.
    • Prepare and distribute event orders and wedding timelines to operational teams.
    • Facilitate communication between clients, vendors, and hotel departments.
    • Attend wedding rehearsals and wedding events as needed.
    • Ensure all event details are confirmed and communicated accurately before execution.
    • Assist with ceremony, reception, and related wedding event setup coordination.
    • Address client requests and resolve issues promptly to ensure a memorable guest experience.

    Qualifications

    • Associate''s degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
    • Minimum 1-2 years of administrative, hospitality, catering, event planning, or wedding coordination experience preferred.
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • Experience with PEP, Delphi,Sertifi, CRM systems, or event management software preferred.
    • Professional presentation and customer service skills.
    • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Exceptional attention to detail.
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    • Positive and professional attitude.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
    • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation
    • Hilton travel benefits
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Career growth and development opportunities
    • Employee discounts and team member recognition programs

    EOE

    Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is owned and operated by Crestview Management, LLC.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationClearwater Beach, FL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Delphiunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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