La Quinta Grand Junction - Airport
Grand Junction, Colorado
Compensation Type: Yearly 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: La Quinta Grand Junction - Airport 2761 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction , CO 81506 Overview: The Assistant General Manager is responsible for continually focusing on achieving hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and developing employees, while maintaining the integrity of the hotel. Responsibilities: Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts, including calling on top ten accounts, meeting clients, hosting luncheons and receptions, and meeting with on-site contacts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Tour the operating departments daily, making adjustments as needed via department heads. Conduct weekly staff meetings, including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards, and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts. Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion. Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers, M.I.D.'s and available supervisors. Ensure that all department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and Highgate Hotel standard checkbook accounting procedures. Develop managers for future advancement through competency training and corporate sponsored training programs. Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled. Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees. Adhere to all Highgate Hotel policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance. Oversee and assist in the Highgate Hotel budget process as required. Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards, including compliance in all departments to Highgate Hotel Garden Standard of the Week training. Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation. Inspect rooms regularly (weekly at a minimum) with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer. Ensure complete processing of invoices daily by using the A/P process. Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly, in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar. Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers. Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient in their interactions with guests, managers and all other employees. Forecast monthly the hotel's financial position, by estimating revenues and line-by-line expenses. Analyze previous and projected data to generate an accurate reforecast. Prepare and conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for departmental staff. Interview all prospective final candidates for any vacant management position within the hotel prior to any offer being extended. Perform all Executive Committee members performance appraisals according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s, and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of performance appraisals to their staff. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all management personnel according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps. Perform any other duties as requested by the Vice President or Regional Director of Operations. Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Meet clients on the property, including meeting contacts and potential clients touring the property, to assist in the sales effort. Be in the public areas during peak times, greeting guests and offering assistance as needed. Ensure procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically with regard to security and monthly safe audits are followed and occur. Ensure monthly credit meetings are conducted and take an active role in the hotel credit and collection policies Yearly $55,000 Qualifications: At least 5-6 years progressive experience in a hotel. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Long hours sometimes required. 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. 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. Perform other duties as requested by management. Yearly $55,000
Compensation Type: Yearly 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: La Quinta Grand Junction - Airport 2761 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction , CO 81506 Overview: The Assistant General Manager is responsible for continually focusing on achieving hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and developing employees, while maintaining the integrity of the hotel. Responsibilities: Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts, including calling on top ten accounts, meeting clients, hosting luncheons and receptions, and meeting with on-site contacts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Tour the operating departments daily, making adjustments as needed via department heads. Conduct weekly staff meetings, including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards, and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts. Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion. Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers, M.I.D.'s and available supervisors. Ensure that all department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and Highgate Hotel standard checkbook accounting procedures. Develop managers for future advancement through competency training and corporate sponsored training programs. Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled. Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees. Adhere to all Highgate Hotel policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance. Oversee and assist in the Highgate Hotel budget process as required. Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards, including compliance in all departments to Highgate Hotel Garden Standard of the Week training. Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation. Inspect rooms regularly (weekly at a minimum) with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer. Ensure complete processing of invoices daily by using the A/P process. Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly, in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar. Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers. Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient in their interactions with guests, managers and all other employees. Forecast monthly the hotel's financial position, by estimating revenues and line-by-line expenses. Analyze previous and projected data to generate an accurate reforecast. Prepare and conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for departmental staff. Interview all prospective final candidates for any vacant management position within the hotel prior to any offer being extended. Perform all Executive Committee members performance appraisals according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s, and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of performance appraisals to their staff. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all management personnel according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps. Perform any other duties as requested by the Vice President or Regional Director of Operations. Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Meet clients on the property, including meeting contacts and potential clients touring the property, to assist in the sales effort. Be in the public areas during peak times, greeting guests and offering assistance as needed. Ensure procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically with regard to security and monthly safe audits are followed and occur. Ensure monthly credit meetings are conducted and take an active role in the hotel credit and collection policies Yearly $55,000 Qualifications: At least 5-6 years progressive experience in a hotel. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Long hours sometimes required. 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. 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. Perform other duties as requested by management. Yearly $55,000
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Kapolei, Hawaii
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa's Catering and Convention Services Team provides professional event planning services to create and design unique and memorable experiences for multi-day Conventions and Events, Disney Catered Events, and internal Disney meetings at the resort. At Aulani, we work to inspire and create magical events for our clients, while "celebrating the beauty, history and welcoming spirit of the island." At Aulani, you will help inspire that magic by helping our clients and partners push the limits of their creativity to produce never-before-seen events! This position reports to the Banquets & Events Services Director and will be working onsite at our breathtaking Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. What will you do? Assist the Banquets & Events Services Director in daily office operations Support and oversee Convention Services Managers and other Events support staff Manage assigned small and large-scale accounts, multi-day conventions and events, high-end social events and high-profile Disney groups to include meeting/event planning and program execution Venue site inspections, inquiries, proposal creations, space audits and file turnover verification, general file management, client correspondence, banquet event order (BEO) creation and resumes for contracted groups/events in a timely manner and with strong accuracy Assist in running BEO, Resume and Hotel Forecast Meetings Assist in the financial planning and forecasting to maximize revenue while reducing costs Mentor and train new C&CSM's and Support Staff Job shadow key operating partner roles to understand the interface with Catering & Convention Services & those operational departments that deliver contracted services for our clients Assist with managing event vendor relationships and rev-share agreements Understand banquet menus, food and beverage minimums and help to revise and maintain standard policies for events held at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Conduct Planning Sessions/Meetings for large groups Handle deposits and ensure PCI compliance and paperwork are handled according to company guidelines Follow the amenity guidelines for client gifts and proper request procedures; assemble amenities as needed Learn key operating systems DSCS, WebBEO, Meeting Matrix, Siebel, Lilo, Cvent Passkey, Docusign and Microsoft Office and related software programs In addition to the above outlined key responsibilities, this individual may be assigned responsibilities and tasks as needed to support any team within Aulani's Sales and Services teams Here's what you'll need to be successful in this role: Proficient in Microsoft Office & other related event planning software such as the ones listed above Demonstrated advanced technology skills Obtain or work to obtain Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) within first year of becoming a Senior Services Director Ability to work within a team environment Strong, professional and exemplary written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail and planning skills Ability to work within established timelines, manage time to maximize productivity Demonstrated strong Guest Service skills Flexible work schedule, including weekends/evenings/holidays as needed Ability to handle confidential information/programs Ability to manage senior level managers and support teams, ensuring accountability and high work standards. It would be a plus if you also have these skills and education: Understanding of Disney Culture Flexible and able to assist multiple partners Understanding of Meeting/Event Industry Culinary Experience Understanding of Hawaiian Culture & Cuisine Bachelor's Degree Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at The hiring range for this position in Hawaii is $92,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa's Catering and Convention Services Team provides professional event planning services to create and design unique and memorable experiences for multi-day Conventions and Events, Disney Catered Events, and internal Disney meetings at the resort. At Aulani, we work to inspire and create magical events for our clients, while "celebrating the beauty, history and welcoming spirit of the island." At Aulani, you will help inspire that magic by helping our clients and partners push the limits of their creativity to produce never-before-seen events! This position reports to the Banquets & Events Services Director and will be working onsite at our breathtaking Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. What will you do? Assist the Banquets & Events Services Director in daily office operations Support and oversee Convention Services Managers and other Events support staff Manage assigned small and large-scale accounts, multi-day conventions and events, high-end social events and high-profile Disney groups to include meeting/event planning and program execution Venue site inspections, inquiries, proposal creations, space audits and file turnover verification, general file management, client correspondence, banquet event order (BEO) creation and resumes for contracted groups/events in a timely manner and with strong accuracy Assist in running BEO, Resume and Hotel Forecast Meetings Assist in the financial planning and forecasting to maximize revenue while reducing costs Mentor and train new C&CSM's and Support Staff Job shadow key operating partner roles to understand the interface with Catering & Convention Services & those operational departments that deliver contracted services for our clients Assist with managing event vendor relationships and rev-share agreements Understand banquet menus, food and beverage minimums and help to revise and maintain standard policies for events held at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Conduct Planning Sessions/Meetings for large groups Handle deposits and ensure PCI compliance and paperwork are handled according to company guidelines Follow the amenity guidelines for client gifts and proper request procedures; assemble amenities as needed Learn key operating systems DSCS, WebBEO, Meeting Matrix, Siebel, Lilo, Cvent Passkey, Docusign and Microsoft Office and related software programs In addition to the above outlined key responsibilities, this individual may be assigned responsibilities and tasks as needed to support any team within Aulani's Sales and Services teams Here's what you'll need to be successful in this role: Proficient in Microsoft Office & other related event planning software such as the ones listed above Demonstrated advanced technology skills Obtain or work to obtain Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) within first year of becoming a Senior Services Director Ability to work within a team environment Strong, professional and exemplary written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail and planning skills Ability to work within established timelines, manage time to maximize productivity Demonstrated strong Guest Service skills Flexible work schedule, including weekends/evenings/holidays as needed Ability to handle confidential information/programs Ability to manage senior level managers and support teams, ensuring accountability and high work standards. It would be a plus if you also have these skills and education: Understanding of Disney Culture Flexible and able to assist multiple partners Understanding of Meeting/Event Industry Culinary Experience Understanding of Hawaiian Culture & Cuisine Bachelor's Degree Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at The hiring range for this position in Hawaii is $92,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.