HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: July 3, 2025 - The Hospitality Coordinator brings proven food and beverage expertise from premium environments, including high-end hotels and corporate lounges. This role requires event coordination experience, intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to support both administrative and operational tasks. The coordinator demands strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to build lasting relationships and ensure team success.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Hospitality Coordinator Resume
  • Room Setup
  • Supply Restocking
  • Cleaning Maintenance
  • Inventory Management
  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Reservation Handling
  • Event Organization
  • Package Tracking
  • Order Validation
  • Beverage Stocking
  • Client Greeting
  • Phone Handling
  • Guest Communication
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Family Engagement
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Reception Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Team Liaison
  • Visitor Greeting

Summary of Hospitality Coordinator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Hospitality and Tourism with 5 years of Experience

  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment
  • Knowledge and skill in the use of job-appropriate technology and software applications
  • Professional experience in event planning or the hospitality field
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working experience in hospitality software
  • Must be willing to relocate to IG headquarters

2. BA in Tourism Studies with 2 years of Experience

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly customer service-oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
  • Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to work under deadlines and specific time frames
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers 
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimal supervision

3. BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in catering, hospitality and/or events planning and coordination
  • Experience in office services or support
  • Able to deal with a wide range of people and remain calm when working under pressure
  • Excellent written ability, strong communication and organisation skills, with the confidence to communicate at all levels
  • Self-starter with drive and ambition
  • Ability to work under strict, pressured deadlines
  • Must have a creative in thinking and approach
  • Passion for quality and great service delivery
  • Previous experience in the catering/food services or retail industry
  • Must have Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3
  • Management experience of teams of staff within Food Services/Contract Catering
  • External qualification from another business sector
  • Strong IT Skills and proficient in (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability and full confidence in producing reports across all areas of the business

4. BA in Hospitality Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Proven food and beverage experience in a premium environment
  • Working experience as a corporate waiter, first-class lounge or high-end hotel/ cafe/restaurant background 
  • Intermediate computer literacy across M-Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Previous Administrative/Event coordination experience 
  • Strong work ethic - willing to learn and be part of a diverse and dynamic team
  • Great energy, flexible approach and immaculate presentation
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams and projects 
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to build/maintain excellent relationships across Aramark and with customers