Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle Location: Romer House Waikiki, HI Overview: The Guest Experience Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Guest Services, Concierge and Uniformed Services/Transportation in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. This is an OEM position and overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly Responsibilities: Respond to all guests' requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Guest Services personnel according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Carry a cell phone at all times. Prepare and conduct all Guest Services interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Guest Services personnel. Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Monitor selling status of house daily, i.e. flash report, allowances, etc. Attend daily and monthly Rooms Merchandizing meetings. Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled. Review Guest Services staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Prepare employee Schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Ensure that no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing. Maintain Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Ensure that Wage Progress, Productivity and the Ten Day Forecast are completed on a timely basis according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Work closely with Accounting on follow-up items, i.e., returned checks, rejected credit cards, employee discrepancies, etc. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s in its use. Ensure staff greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position for Guest Services staff. Assist in preparation of revenue and occupancy forecasting. Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail in a timely and professional manner. Must maintain constant communication with Housekeeping, Reservations and the Credit Manager. Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Highgate Hotel philosophy of service. Ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk. Follow and enforce all Highgate Hotel credit policies. Ensure that employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other employees. Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to Highgate Hotel standards. Establish and maintain key control system. Ensure participation within department for monthly Highgate Hotel team meeting. Focus the Guest Services Department on their role in contributing to the Guest Service and audit scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience. Supervisory experience required. Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state. Long hours sometimes required. Light hours sometimes required. Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management. Salary Range: $55.5k - $65.5k
May 02, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle Location: Romer House Waikiki, HI Overview: The Guest Experience Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Guest Services, Concierge and Uniformed Services/Transportation in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. This is an OEM position and overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly Responsibilities: Respond to all guests' requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Guest Services personnel according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Carry a cell phone at all times. Prepare and conduct all Guest Services interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Guest Services personnel. Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Monitor selling status of house daily, i.e. flash report, allowances, etc. Attend daily and monthly Rooms Merchandizing meetings. Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled. Review Guest Services staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Prepare employee Schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Ensure that no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing. Maintain Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Ensure that Wage Progress, Productivity and the Ten Day Forecast are completed on a timely basis according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Work closely with Accounting on follow-up items, i.e., returned checks, rejected credit cards, employee discrepancies, etc. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s in its use. Ensure staff greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position for Guest Services staff. Assist in preparation of revenue and occupancy forecasting. Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail in a timely and professional manner. Must maintain constant communication with Housekeeping, Reservations and the Credit Manager. Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Highgate Hotel philosophy of service. Ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk. Follow and enforce all Highgate Hotel credit policies. Ensure that employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other employees. Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to Highgate Hotel standards. Establish and maintain key control system. Ensure participation within department for monthly Highgate Hotel team meeting. Focus the Guest Services Department on their role in contributing to the Guest Service and audit scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience. Supervisory experience required. Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state. Long hours sometimes required. Light hours sometimes required. Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management. Salary Range: $55.5k - $65.5k
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: The Newbury Boston at One Newbury Street, located in the premier shopping and dining neighborhood of Boston's Back Bay is an iconic property originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the U.S. and most recently was the Taj Boston. The building was recently transformed into a 286-room luxury hotel with 16,000-sq-ft of stunning event spaces, signature dining experiences and a reimagined front entrance on Newbury Street. Overview: The Manager-In-Training will be exposed to the various Rooms Division operations and will be responsible for ensuring the operations of the Rooms Divisions in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service and a clean and safe environment throughout their stay, while efficiently managing expenses and maximizing service levels. Responsibilities: Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Housekeeping personnel according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Ensure compliance to Standard of the Week training, using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel Ensure staff compliance to Forbes standards. Maintain a regularly scheduled cleaning program (i.e. floor care, hard cleaning, mattress flipping, etc.) and maintain a detailed checklist for each position. Assist in maintaining and controlling all housekeeping equipment. Assist in ensuring compliance with all corporate Risk Management standards (MSDS, HazComm, etc.). Ensure that large guestroom turns are managed efficiently. Ensure consistency with departmental opening and closing procedures. Carry a Vocera at all times. Prepare and conduct departmental interviews as required and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Housekeeping personnel. Inspect rooms daily, and ensure that follow up on defficencies is addressed in a timely basis. Assist the Housekeeping Department in inspecting guest rooms Ensure that public areas, guest rooms and back-of-house areas are cleaned to Highgate Hotel standards. Assist in maintaining required pars of all Housekeeping and Laundry supplies by ordering all needed supplies and amenities on a monthly or quarterly basis. Assist in conducting monthly and quarterly Housekeeping inventories on a timely basis. Ensure guest privacy and security through correctly following Highgate Hotel procedures. Monitor work orders and submit to Engineering according to hotel procedures. Follow up on work orders to ensure completion. Conduct pre-shift meetings Respond to emergency situations using information contained in MSD sheets. Keep MSD sheets current and easily available. Balance and clear room status nightly; compare the p.m. housekeeping report with the PMS room status report and resolve any discrepancies. Assist in reviewing Housekeeping staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Assist in preparing employee Schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Maintain Highgate Hotel SOP's regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position competencies for Housekeeping staff. Operate radios and other devices efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Manage and organize large turn days (including group check-ins or check-outs). Monitor out-of-order, out-of-service, discrepant and show rooms. Must maintain constant communication with Front Office. Monitor and act on special requests as needed; VIPs, special needs rooms, connecting, etc. Attend weekly staff meeting and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards. Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to Highgate Hotel standards. Maintain key control system for house keys. Ensure participation within department for monthly Highgate Hotel team meeting. Focus the Housekeeping Department on their role in contributing to the Guest Service and audit Scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Review Housekeeping log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Assist in maintaining an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs. Use the telephone and computer system for reporting and verifying room status. Record all valet laundry for valet cleaners. Check and review incoming laundry at end of day to ensure all items have been returned. Properly store, secure and issue supplies as needed to meet business demands. Ensure completion of regular maintenance and cleaning projects on a biannual basis. Ensure maximum guest satisfaction through personal recognition and prompt attention from pre-arrival to departure. Have extensive knowledge of the product and services available. To ensure that all guests especially those of VIP status receive utmost attention and to maximize their satisfaction during their entire duration of stay. To ensure that all arriving and departing VIP's and regular guests are greeted and that introductions are made. To give information and promote all in house facilities and promotions To liaise, cooperate and coordinate with all departments to achieve high standards of service and guest satisfaction. Review arrivals for the next ten days on a daily basis To prepare and distribute daily the Daily VIP list to the necessary teams. To coordinate the complete preparation of all associated services for arriving VIP's, including, but not limited to, ensuring room is ready; amenities are in the room, etc. Arrange as many introductions with our VIPs as possible via phone calls, emails, text messages, or in person. Inspect the rooms for our highest tiers of VIPs Deliver on the hotel's loyalty program Update Guest profiles in Opera (PMS) with any preferences and observations. Deal with guest issues in an appropriate and a thorough manner from the initial complaint to the resolution. Log guest issues in Alice and Opera and communicate issues as appropriate. Develop relationships with a variety of local vendors, which include, and are not limited to, restaurants, night clubs, museums, theaters, sports venues, ticket agencies, etc. Be familiar with all the courier companies and their charges Aid in the smooth operation of the car service, and to ensure that information is passed to airport representatives for all arriving and departing VIP's Have an in depth knowledge of what Greater Boston (and New England) has to offer in regards to a variety of experiences our guests may be interested in. Focus on the Customer Seek to understand the guest and internal customer and meet the needs of both the customer and the Company. Attention to Details Ensure that work is accurate, thorough and to the highest standards. Take Responsibility Demonstrate personal ownership to tasks and follow through to get the required results. Apply Professional, Product or Technical Expertise Demonstrate the ability to apply technical, professional or product expertise to everyday hotel situations. Foster Teamwork Work well in a team environment and motivate teams to sustain exceptional levels of performance. . click apply for full job details
May 02, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: The Newbury Boston at One Newbury Street, located in the premier shopping and dining neighborhood of Boston's Back Bay is an iconic property originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the U.S. and most recently was the Taj Boston. The building was recently transformed into a 286-room luxury hotel with 16,000-sq-ft of stunning event spaces, signature dining experiences and a reimagined front entrance on Newbury Street. Overview: The Manager-In-Training will be exposed to the various Rooms Division operations and will be responsible for ensuring the operations of the Rooms Divisions in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service and a clean and safe environment throughout their stay, while efficiently managing expenses and maximizing service levels. Responsibilities: Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Housekeeping personnel according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Ensure compliance to Standard of the Week training, using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel Ensure staff compliance to Forbes standards. Maintain a regularly scheduled cleaning program (i.e. floor care, hard cleaning, mattress flipping, etc.) and maintain a detailed checklist for each position. Assist in maintaining and controlling all housekeeping equipment. Assist in ensuring compliance with all corporate Risk Management standards (MSDS, HazComm, etc.). Ensure that large guestroom turns are managed efficiently. Ensure consistency with departmental opening and closing procedures. Carry a Vocera at all times. Prepare and conduct departmental interviews as required and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Housekeeping personnel. Inspect rooms daily, and ensure that follow up on defficencies is addressed in a timely basis. Assist the Housekeeping Department in inspecting guest rooms Ensure that public areas, guest rooms and back-of-house areas are cleaned to Highgate Hotel standards. Assist in maintaining required pars of all Housekeeping and Laundry supplies by ordering all needed supplies and amenities on a monthly or quarterly basis. Assist in conducting monthly and quarterly Housekeeping inventories on a timely basis. Ensure guest privacy and security through correctly following Highgate Hotel procedures. Monitor work orders and submit to Engineering according to hotel procedures. Follow up on work orders to ensure completion. Conduct pre-shift meetings Respond to emergency situations using information contained in MSD sheets. Keep MSD sheets current and easily available. Balance and clear room status nightly; compare the p.m. housekeeping report with the PMS room status report and resolve any discrepancies. Assist in reviewing Housekeeping staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Assist in preparing employee Schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Maintain Highgate Hotel SOP's regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position competencies for Housekeeping staff. Operate radios and other devices efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Manage and organize large turn days (including group check-ins or check-outs). Monitor out-of-order, out-of-service, discrepant and show rooms. Must maintain constant communication with Front Office. Monitor and act on special requests as needed; VIPs, special needs rooms, connecting, etc. Attend weekly staff meeting and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards. Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to Highgate Hotel standards. Maintain key control system for house keys. Ensure participation within department for monthly Highgate Hotel team meeting. Focus the Housekeeping Department on their role in contributing to the Guest Service and audit Scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Review Housekeeping log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Assist in maintaining an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs. Use the telephone and computer system for reporting and verifying room status. Record all valet laundry for valet cleaners. Check and review incoming laundry at end of day to ensure all items have been returned. Properly store, secure and issue supplies as needed to meet business demands. Ensure completion of regular maintenance and cleaning projects on a biannual basis. Ensure maximum guest satisfaction through personal recognition and prompt attention from pre-arrival to departure. Have extensive knowledge of the product and services available. To ensure that all guests especially those of VIP status receive utmost attention and to maximize their satisfaction during their entire duration of stay. To ensure that all arriving and departing VIP's and regular guests are greeted and that introductions are made. To give information and promote all in house facilities and promotions To liaise, cooperate and coordinate with all departments to achieve high standards of service and guest satisfaction. Review arrivals for the next ten days on a daily basis To prepare and distribute daily the Daily VIP list to the necessary teams. To coordinate the complete preparation of all associated services for arriving VIP's, including, but not limited to, ensuring room is ready; amenities are in the room, etc. Arrange as many introductions with our VIPs as possible via phone calls, emails, text messages, or in person. Inspect the rooms for our highest tiers of VIPs Deliver on the hotel's loyalty program Update Guest profiles in Opera (PMS) with any preferences and observations. Deal with guest issues in an appropriate and a thorough manner from the initial complaint to the resolution. Log guest issues in Alice and Opera and communicate issues as appropriate. Develop relationships with a variety of local vendors, which include, and are not limited to, restaurants, night clubs, museums, theaters, sports venues, ticket agencies, etc. Be familiar with all the courier companies and their charges Aid in the smooth operation of the car service, and to ensure that information is passed to airport representatives for all arriving and departing VIP's Have an in depth knowledge of what Greater Boston (and New England) has to offer in regards to a variety of experiences our guests may be interested in. Focus on the Customer Seek to understand the guest and internal customer and meet the needs of both the customer and the Company. Attention to Details Ensure that work is accurate, thorough and to the highest standards. Take Responsibility Demonstrate personal ownership to tasks and follow through to get the required results. Apply Professional, Product or Technical Expertise Demonstrate the ability to apply technical, professional or product expertise to everyday hotel situations. Foster Teamwork Work well in a team environment and motivate teams to sustain exceptional levels of performance. . click apply for full job details
Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. Location: The Elser Hotel & Residences is a 49-story luxury condominium hotel located in Downtown Miami. The newly completed tower offers 646 fully furnished rooms/residences, over 19,000 square feet of curated amenities and 5,000 square feet of prime retail space. Named after the iconic Elser Pier, which was built in the 1900s and became the premier place for locals and visitors to enjoy the magical shoreline of Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences will continue this tradition. Overview: The Rooms Controller is responsible for assisting in management of Guest Services, Concierge and Uniformed Services, Housekeeping, Laundry, Security, Communications, Reservations in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service while maximizing room revenue and productivity, and developing managers and employees. Responsibilities: Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents arising in person or through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Rooms Division personnel according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Assist in preparing and conducting all Rooms Division interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Actively support Human Resources with recruiting efforts. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Rooms Division personnel. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position competencies for Rooms division managers. Monitor completion of the Service Standards by Position Training Checklists for hourly staff. Monitor oversold dates to ensure the maximization of rooms revenue. Tour Rooms operating departments daily, greeting employees and soliciting feedback. Ensure compliance to Standard of the Week training, using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards. Assist in maximizing room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Monitor selling status of house daily, i.e. flash report, allowances, etc. Attend daily and monthly Rooms Merchandizing meetings. Assist in completing the monthly reforecast. Monitor and support the corporate Guest Recognition Program. Monitor expenses to ensure expense control and maximize profit, using checkbook accounting as a control mechanism. Monitor and ensure compliance with Highgate Hotel SOP's in Rooms and Loss Prevention. Conduct walk-throughs of public areas and guestrooms to ensure that cleanliness and maintenance standards are met. Attend weekly Rooms Division meeting. Perform Rooms Managers' performance reviews according to Highgate Hotel SOP, and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of performance reviews to their employees. Monitor labor expenses through schedule approval process and ensure budgeted productivity. Prepare department heads for succession through development of their need areas. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Highgate Hotel SOP's in its use. Assist in preparation of revenue and occupancy forecasting. Carry a pager at all times. Operate pagers and radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Highgate Hotel philosophy of service. Be knowledgeable of the current corporate marketing programs and the standards and procedures for each. Ensure that staff is knowledgeable in understanding and implementing corporate programs. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience. Previous supervisory experience required. Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Long hours sometimes required. Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. Location: The Elser Hotel & Residences is a 49-story luxury condominium hotel located in Downtown Miami. The newly completed tower offers 646 fully furnished rooms/residences, over 19,000 square feet of curated amenities and 5,000 square feet of prime retail space. Named after the iconic Elser Pier, which was built in the 1900s and became the premier place for locals and visitors to enjoy the magical shoreline of Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences will continue this tradition. Overview: The Rooms Controller is responsible for assisting in management of Guest Services, Concierge and Uniformed Services, Housekeeping, Laundry, Security, Communications, Reservations in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service while maximizing room revenue and productivity, and developing managers and employees. Responsibilities: Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents arising in person or through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Rooms Division personnel according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Assist in preparing and conducting all Rooms Division interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel SOP's. Actively support Human Resources with recruiting efforts. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Rooms Division personnel. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position competencies for Rooms division managers. Monitor completion of the Service Standards by Position Training Checklists for hourly staff. Monitor oversold dates to ensure the maximization of rooms revenue. Tour Rooms operating departments daily, greeting employees and soliciting feedback. Ensure compliance to Standard of the Week training, using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards. Assist in maximizing room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Monitor selling status of house daily, i.e. flash report, allowances, etc. Attend daily and monthly Rooms Merchandizing meetings. Assist in completing the monthly reforecast. Monitor and support the corporate Guest Recognition Program. Monitor expenses to ensure expense control and maximize profit, using checkbook accounting as a control mechanism. Monitor and ensure compliance with Highgate Hotel SOP's in Rooms and Loss Prevention. Conduct walk-throughs of public areas and guestrooms to ensure that cleanliness and maintenance standards are met. Attend weekly Rooms Division meeting. Perform Rooms Managers' performance reviews according to Highgate Hotel SOP, and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of performance reviews to their employees. Monitor labor expenses through schedule approval process and ensure budgeted productivity. Prepare department heads for succession through development of their need areas. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Highgate Hotel SOP's in its use. Assist in preparation of revenue and occupancy forecasting. Carry a pager at all times. Operate pagers and radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Highgate Hotel philosophy of service. Be knowledgeable of the current corporate marketing programs and the standards and procedures for each. Ensure that staff is knowledgeable in understanding and implementing corporate programs. Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience. Previous supervisory experience required. Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Long hours sometimes required. Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management.
Overview Opportunity: Night Auditor Supervisor Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk - Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Prepare and distribute daily reports. Supervise and train any night auditor working same shift. Audit and reconcile cashiers. Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program. Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Perform other duties as requested by management. Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. Position Requirements High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. 1 to 3 years of related experience. Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It About Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law. To see other opportunities at this location, click here.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Overview Opportunity: Night Auditor Supervisor Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk - Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Prepare and distribute daily reports. Supervise and train any night auditor working same shift. Audit and reconcile cashiers. Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program. Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Perform other duties as requested by management. Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. Position Requirements High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. 1 to 3 years of related experience. Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It About Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law. To see other opportunities at this location, click here.