Operations Manager

Highgate; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Educational opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Michelangelo Hotel in New York City, operated by Highgate Hotels, seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day hotel operations and drive productivity and efficiency. You will coordinate with Front Office leadership and other departments to uphold Paramount standards and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a hotel or related field with supervisory experience, strong communication, and multitasking abilities.

Formación

• Five years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field or a 2-year college degree with three years of related experience or a 4-year degree with one year of related experience.
• Previous supervisory responsibilities
• Proficient in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing
• Long hours sometimes required
• Excellent verbal and written communication with employees and guests
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
• Maintain regular attendance and grooming standards in line with Highgate Hotel Standards

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office with managing the Front Office operation and support other departments (F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering)
• Provide strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guests
• Provide coverage in F&B operations as needed
• Balance hotel room type inventory
• Ensure lobby, mezzanine, and F&B areas meet Paramount standards
• Monitor and act on the Nor 1 upsell program
• Handle guest requests and complaints during shifts
• Perform front desk duties and reports as required
• Attend required meetings and trainings
• Participate in MOD coverage as needed

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Windows proficiency

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Educación

2-year degree

4-year degree

Herramientas

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

Compensation Type

Yearly

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

As the premier Italian hotel in New York City, The Michelangelo Hotel brings all the boutique amenities and designs of Modern Italian Lifestyle to Times Square — New York City's very own Crossroads of the World. Business travelers and vacationing guests revel in the luxurious comfort of this urban oasis with its refined rooms, opulent suites and smoke-free atmosphere. Welcoming and spacious, the rooms of our boutique hotel are thoughtfully designed to blend sophisticated style, lavish comforts and luxury amenities with the hotel’s Neoclassical features to evoke authentic Italian elegance. The Michelangelo Hotel offers 179 rooms including 52 suites that are among the largest in NYC, a notable rarity among high-end boutique hotels.

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 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.
• 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 manager

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement(“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on [insert date] and will remain open for at least 75 days.