Operations Manager (F&B, Front Office, Housekeeping)

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.

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.

This 242-room hotel, located on the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway, is housed in a historic building that dates back to 1903 and was originally a part of Manhattan's first jewelry district. The hotel's design by Stonehill & Taylor recalls its rich history by working with time and money as reoccurring themes. For guests looking to explore Lower Manhattan, the hotel is within walking distance of downtown's most popular sites including One World Trade, One World Observatory, 911 Memorial and Museum, Wall Street and Battery Park.

Residence Inn New York World Trade Center

170 Broadway New York, NY 10007

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Rooms with managing the Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Front Office operations
• 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
• 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

Annual Compensation Range : $70,000 - $75,000