Hospitality Associate

Hospitality Associate

📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States
On-site

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This Hospitality Associate position is directly responsible for the presentation, ordering, stocking of food and beverages onsite for all client gatherings, including meetings, events, interviews, seminars, and conferences. This position directly supports the onsite needs associated with onsite setup and tidiness of professional workspaces. 

Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all client and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous and efficient service. 

Reports To: The Hospitality Associate will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides 5-star customer service to all employees (in all forms of communication). 
• Orders, stocks and inventories, maintenance, preparations, and presentations of products. 
• Sets up meeting spaces for onsite needs such as meetings, conferences, or meals. 
• Submit work orders for certain requests. 
• Service and replenish the barista, pantry, conference, kitchen, or meeting areas. 
• Will perform meeting room and conference room set-ups. 
• May perform building occupant moves within assigned facilities. 
• Will perform light maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned. 
• Maintains the Business Service Center area in a neat and orderly fashion. 
• Monitors level of office supplies on the floor, and replenishes and orders accordingly. 
• Proactively seeks out additional work during downtime. 
• Builds professional relationships with customers and other teams. 
• Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with all employees. 
• Trains back-up and providing guidance on policies and procedures. 
• Determines what additional support is needed when handling sensitive inquiries.
• Provides exceptional customer service to client.
• Provides reception or concierge (front of office) and mail or office services (back of office) coverage as needed.

Competencies: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent hospitality and customer service skills. 
• PC skills – MS Office Suite experience. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Good organizational skills. 
• Requires knowledge and understanding of technological ordering systems and ability to comprehend instructions. 
• Possesses the ability to work independently and is capable of completing projects. 
  Adaptable and flexible to needs at a moment’s notice. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.  
• 1-2+ years prior work experience preferred.  
• Ability to work assigned work hours determined by the manager.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving. 
• Superb written and verbal English communication skills.
• Current knowledge or ability to learn computer-based systems required for functions of position. 
• Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude. 
  Adhere to all policies and procedures required. 

Physical Demands: 

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands. 
• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 40 lbs. 
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time. 
• Manual dexterity is required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.). 
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to utilize computer monitor and keyboard. 

Travel: None or Negligible

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Compensation: 
The expected compensation is an estimate, and the final offer will depend on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Pay Range

$19—$21 USD

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities.
• Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do.
• We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees.
• Paid Time Off: Full time: Minimum of 80 hours/calendar year. Part time/temporary: Minimum of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. PTO amounts may increase based on tenure and/or the assigned account.  PTO allows employees to take approved time off for any reason.
• Bonuses: Are available for employee and client referrals for current employees.
• Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Plans, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, and Entertainment Discounts.
  • Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering.

About SPS

SPS is a global workplace solutions and business transformation company operating in more than 20 countries. Across North America, we help clients enhance workplace experiences and business operations through services including workplace support, physical and digital mailroom solutions, intelligent document processing, reception and concierge services, and other business support offerings.

Our clients include leading organizations across banking, insurance, legal, higher education, professional services, and many Fortune 500 companies.

At SPS we embrace the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all people, applicants, and employees by promoting a culture of access, inclusion, equity and diversity.

SPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by applicable law.

Colorado only: We accept applications for an expected minimum of 5 days from the date it is posted. The posting may remain open longer as needed to ensure a robust and inclusive applicant pool.

To ensure a fair and authentic interview process, applicants may not use AI tools or any other form of real-time assistance during interviews. SPS team members may use transcription or note-taking technology solely to support accurate interview documentation. No AI or automated decision-making tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. SPS uses the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System to facilitate application management and recruiting workflows. Human recruiters and hiring managers review applications and exercise independent judgment throughout the hiring process.

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