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Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring 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 of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
Drawing on the creative heritage of SoHo, ModernHaus is a place where art, community, and innovation come together in an unforgettable urban setting. For travelers craving fresh air and plenty of room to spread out, ModernHaus SoHo boasts 11,000 square feet of outdoor space— providing a rare resort experience in the heart of New York City. Take in rooftop views from the pool deck, relax amid lush vegetation on an outdoor lounge, or dine en plein air at the Veranda restaurant, which occupies a fully retractable glass greenhouse.
Overview
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office with managing the Front Office operation; in addition to providing support to other departments in the hotel (F&B, Housekeeping and Engineering)
Provide strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guest
Provide all aspects of shift coverage in F&B operations as needed
Balance the hotel room type inventory
Ensure all areas of the lobby, Mezzanine level and F&B operations are functioning to Paramount standards (e.g. cleanliness, guest only in authorized areas, bathroom cleanliness, outdoor cleanliness and conditions, elevator cleanliness and functionality, Signage standards)
Monitor and action Nor 1 upsell program
Handle guest’s special requests and customer complaints during shift.
Perform all other front desk duties and responsibilities.
Investigate and handle complaints, disturbances, emergencies, etc. during shift
Manage Employee Payroll, track attendance ADP, time edits, and conduct call-arounds for OT as needed
Coach, train, counsel hourly associates and administer discipline as needed
Perform some Night Audit functions, able to review all Night Audit related functions and able to produce Night Audit reports.
Prepare, copy, and distribute reports as required.
Handle special guest requests.
Attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Qualifications
At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; or a 4-year degree and a minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a related field.
Previous supervisory responsibilities
Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
Long hours sometimes required.
Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount 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…