Culinary Admin Assistant

Culinary Administrative Assistant

The Culinary Administrative Assistant gives secretarial support to all culinary and stewarding managers and staff when needed. Answers incoming calls to the Culinary Office and assists in handling any client complaints that come to the office. This position requires consistent adherence to policies and procedures of the department as outlined in the Biltmore Standard Operating Procedures (BSOP'S).

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Food & Beverage management team.

Maintain department records, reports, invoices, and documentation.

Assist with inventory tracking, purchasing, and vendor coordination.

Support payroll processing, scheduling, and employee records.

Prepare internal communications and operational reports.

Coordinate meetings, training schedules, and department logistics.

Assist with event and catering administrative needs.

Liaise with departments such as HR, Finance, and Purchasing to support F&B operations

Requirements

Education: High School diploma is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred

Experience: Minimum three to five years of extensive clerical/secretarial experience preferably in a hotel environment. Catering background strongly preferred. Knowledge of Delphi Sales software preferred.

Skills Required :

Must be able to:

o Speak, read, write and understand the English language.

o Ability to speak Spanish or French is a plus

o Compute accurate mathematical calculations.

o Provide legible communication and directions.

o Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

o Prioritize and organize.

o Think clearly, remaining calm and resolving problems using sound judgment.

o Follow directions thoroughly.

o Understand guest's service needs.

o Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

o Work with minimal supervision.

o Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent resort data.

o Use a computer keyboard and possess basic typing skills.

o Possess moderate to advanced computer skills.

o Work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

o Adept to multitasking.

Physical Demands

Must be able to:

o Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance

o Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift

o Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

o Use, carry, and operate all necessary office equipment using finger dexterity.

o Communicate with employees, managers, subordinates and guests through verbal communication, hearing ability, and visual acuity.

o Visually look at a computer for extended periods of time.

o Adapt to moderate temperatures in the hotel as thermostat is controlled by hotel environmental systems. Most work tasks are performed indoors.

Success Criteria

Team Player

o Demonstrates co-operation within the team and with other departments

o Listens carefully and works well with others

o Has a positive influence on others in the team and clearly enjoys working with people

Guest Focused

o Anticipates guests' needs and is sensitive to people from all cultures

o Has a natural, warm smile and a friendly and passionate approach

o Demonstrates confident, helpful and genuine behavior with internal and external guests

Delivers their Best

o Has energy and sense of urgency for his/her work o Resourceful, makes things happen and looks for ways to work more efficiently

o Always looks their best and acts appropriately (e.g. approaching guests, body language)

Composed

o Able to stay calm under pressure

o Demonstrates maturity and ability to cope with the unexpected

o Never lets personal feelings interfere with delivering the highest standards

Trustworthy and responsible o Excellent records of attendance and punctuality

o Is reliable and demonstrates the ability to work without supervision

o Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, honesty and trust

Time Management

o Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time, concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities

o Makes decisions in a timely manner

Listening

o Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees