Guest Experience & Hospitality Coordinator
McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
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Job Description:
The Guest Experience & Hospitality Coordinator is responsible for delivering seamless, professional, and high-touch experience for our internal and external clients by supporting all hospitality operations. This role serves as a key point of contact for all hospitality requests, ensuring exceptional service, efficient coordination of workplace logistics, and adherence to firm policies.
This role requires a proactive, service-oriented professional with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The Guest Experience & Hospitality Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring an exceptional workplace environment and delivering best-in-class service to our internal and external clients.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Respond to guest inquiries and requests in accordance with Firm client service standards using knowledge of Firm and department policies; escalate difficult situations to the security team or supervisor as needed.
Schedule conference rooms and coordinate meeting arrangements, including catering, audiovisual support, and security services through Firm meeting software application.
Review the local office meeting schedule and prepare for upcoming meetings.
Place catering orders and oversee deliveries to ensure accuracy and timely receipt.
Prepare and maintain conference rooms by managing food deliveries and ensure rooms are cleaned promptly after meetings.
Process catering invoices in Chrome River using the appropriate attorney and client numbers for daily food and beverage requests.
Prepare a weekly inventory of hospitality supplies for the supervisor and order additional supplies in the supervisor’s absence.
Assist guests traveling to the local office by coordinating with McDermott’s travel provider, arranging car service, and supporting related travel needs as needed.
Provide in-person support at the start of meetings when requested, including video conferences, and familiarize users with room controls and support resources.
Inspect local conference room hospitality supplies daily to ensure they are organized, and maintained according to standards
Capture dietary restrictions and hospitality notes in the Firm’s client management software, and collaborate with Administration, HR, Facilities, and IT to support seamless experience for employees and visiting professionals, including onboarding support.
Monitor budget considerations related to front office and hospitality services and assist with responsible cost management.
Gather and suggest feedback to supervisor to continuously improve service quality and the overall workplace experience.
Ensure compliance with Firm policies, security protocols, and building regulations for visitors and operational functions.
Stay informed about workplace hospitality and guest experience best practices, recommending improvements as appropriate.
Job Specifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred
At least three (3) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of switchboard operations for handling conference calls and long distance or international calls
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong client service skills both in person and over the phone
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Ability to work flexible and/or additional overtime hours and weekends as needed
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $62,000 - $78,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Summary
Manage hospitality services, coordinate meetings, support guest needs, ensure excellent workplace environment.
Job title
Guest Experience & Hospitality Coordinator
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
law
Location requirements
Chicago, on-site work only
Salary
$62k–$78k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chicago, IL, USA