Hospitality Associate

Hospitality Associate - Newport Beach, CAWe're seeking a customer-focused Hospitality Associate to deliver a premium experience within a leading law firm. This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in hospitality, concierge services, or reception who enjoy creating exceptional experiences for clients, guests, and employees.In this highly visible position, you'll be responsible for setting up and supporting meetings and events, coordinating food and beverage service, maintaining conference rooms and kitchen areas, and ensuring the office is always presentation-ready. You'll also have the opportunity to cross-train and support other operational functions, including reception coverage and light mail services, making this a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and teamwork.We're looking for a polished, dependable professional with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and passion for service excellence. While previous office hospitality, concierge, or reception experience is preferred, we are open to training candidates who are eager to learn and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and regularly lifting and moving supplies weighing up to 45-50 pounds, including beverage inventory and cases of printer paper. Occasional overtime opportunities may also be available for those interested.This is an excellent opportunity to bring hospitality expertise into a professional corporate setting while developing a broad range of office operations and client service skills.Location: Newport Center, Newport Beach, CASchedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break; Occasional overtime opportunities may also be available for those interested.Work format: Fully onsiteJob dutiesCheck the conference room and meeting schedule throughout shift and make note of any changes to ensure meetings are set-up accuratelySet up conference rooms according to client’s request, including audio/visual equipment, food, beverages, utensils, ice, etcClean up conference rooms after use and return property to vendors if necessaryPrepare coffee and other beverages in assigned kitchens each morningClean up coffee makers and the pantry in each kitchen in the evening and throughout the dayCommunicate with supervisor or client on meeting request concerns or deadline issuesMaintain inventory of catering supplies and order supplies as neededPlace orders for food and beverages for use during meetingsCoordinate and act as liaison with personnel, food merchants, selected contact and outside vendor(s) to ensure the pricing is competitive and reviewed quarterlyEnsure the value-added products and services are secured at competitive rates that have been vettedPerform appropriate vendor selection and management associated with department services and/or productsAssist in training new hiresPrioritize workflowAssist in process improvement ideasAnswer telephone in Office Services centerAdhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policiesUse equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient mannerMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basisProvide back-up support to Reception and/or Office Services as needed