Hyatt Regency · 12 hours ago
Culinary Administrative Assistant FT
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHyatt Regency New Orleans is a 4-Diamond luxury hotel featuring 1,200 guest rooms and over 200,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space. As the Administrative Assistant in the Culinary Department, you’ll support the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Executive Chef and Culinary Leadership Team
Maintain meeting schedules, calendars, and departmental communications
Support the purchasing process, including requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination
Maintain accurate inventories of culinary supplies, smallwares, and equipment
Manage and assist with culinary scheduling systems to ensure proper staffing
Assist with Culinary payroll processes, timekeeping review, and reporting
Support the Executive Chef with food cost tracking, expense management, and financial reporting
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed
Maintain organized digital and physical records and filing systems
Manage daily banquet event orders (BEOs) for upcoming culinary functions
Review BEOs daily for changes and updates; communicate revisions clearly and timely to the culinary team
Attend operational meetings to document notes and identify culinary requirements for upcoming events
Attend payroll and productivity meetings and effectively speak to culinary staffing levels, scheduling justification, and staffing overages
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners
Provide exceptional customer service and assist with problem resolution
Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed to support department success
Qualification
Required
A friendly, professional demeanor with a strong customer service mindset
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to learn new computer programs and technology quickly
Strong capability to balance competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to communicate professionally and confidently with leaders at all levels of the organization, including executive‑level leadership
A proactive, dependable team player eager to take on additional responsibilities
Preferred
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office; experience with hotel or enterprise systems preferred
Previous administrative experience preferred; hospitality, culinary, or banquet operations experience preferred
Benefits
Career Growth and Advancement
Affordable Benefits after 30 days
Referral Bonuses up to $500.00
Free and Discounted Room Nights at Hyatt hotels around the world
Paid Time Off
Healthcare FSA
Financial Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Retail Discounts
Company
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency created a place designed around the power of meaningful connections.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-02-13Acquired
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