- Base Pay $60,000.00 / Year
- Employee Type Full Time - Exempt
- Manage Others No
- Phone (505)819-2271
- Email recruiting@buffalothunder.com
JOB PURPOSE:
The IT Hospitality Specialist oversees, maintains, and troubleshoots all technology systems across the property, including hotel operations, event spaces, and back-of-house administration. This role ensures continuous, seamless guest connectivity, and strict payment compliance. The ideal candidate pairs IT troubleshooting fundamentals with a white-glove customer service mindset, resolving technical issues smoothly in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs analysis and support of Point-of-Sale Management Systems including Agilysys, Hilton PEP, casino CMS, and other related hospitality applications systems;
- Coordinates with Hotel, F&B and Hotel Sales Operations to include internal and external partners regarding the design, development, installation, testing and maintenance of hardware and software related to hospitality systems, including upgrades and installs;
- Provides support to end users with applications usage;
- Provides secondary support to point of sale, software, and applications;
- Monitors and maintains system stability and reacts appropriately to help maintain system availability;
- Communicates and coordinates maintenance schedules and downtime.
- Prepares and maintain a clear road-map for the system showing current configuration and future upgrades and/or configuration changes;
- Be available for on-call duty by working cooperatively with all levels of staff, internal and external;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
- Must be 21 years of age or older;
- Ability to comprehend the technical and business needs of front of house and back-office staff, especially Hotel and F&B operations; providing support and solutions;
- Possess a general knowledge of Hotel and F&B services within a resort environment;
- Understand the business and system associations with hotel operations;
- Written and oral communications skills and well-presented interpersonal skills;
- Highly self-motivated and keen attention to detail;
- Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities;
- Exceptional customer service skills;
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience;
- Four years related work experience in a Food and Beverage, Casino/Hotel environment;
- Two years hands on Point-of-Sale Systems (POS) experience;
- Technical Certifications such as Google IT Support, A+, Office 365 are recognized as a plus;
- Application support experience with PEP and Agilysys Client GUI.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Standing-10% /Walking-20% /Sitting-70%; Computer room setting/secluded and segregated.
- Hotel, Casino, and office settings.
- Exposure to cigarette smoke and noise. Exposure to computer systems.
- Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
- Some travel required.
- Required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
This job description lists the major duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.