Job Description Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as the Senior Food and Beverage Manager. This individual is an initiative-taking solution seeker, they lead by example, don't settle for the normal, and continuously encourage and engage their team members. They will assist in providing the strategic leadership required to achieve the fiduciary and quality goals for the Food and Beverage operations. They will ensure the effective and efficient operation of all facets of Food and Beverage operations, while improving on the current model and be responsible for managing in a manner consistent with the mission, operating philosophy, standards, and values of the Benchmark. The David Rubenstein Forum is a University-wide facility for scholarly and academic discourse on campus. The venue supports and promotes inquiry, the open exchange of ideas, and the power of academic, interdisciplinary convening. The Forum is located at the intersection of East 60th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. It serves as a place where scholars gather and exchange ideas through activities that range from talks and workshops to multi-day conferences that span academic disciplines. The facility provides spaces and amenities that are not currently available on campus, including highly collaborative, well-appointed meeting and event rooms commensurate with the types of conferences, special events, workshops, and meetings that University faculty and academic departments host. The building has a sustainable design target of LEED Gold.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Serves as manager-on-duty when present and supervise staff to ensure service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Open and close the restaurant or banquets as needed, with a minimum of one restaurant closing shift per week. Monitor customer feedback, resolve issues, and strive to continuously improve the overall dining experience for gue Manage complaints from staff by creating and providing solutions that will result in a positive outcome. Assist the Director of Operations in managing the operating budget; monitors and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budgeted sales and cost goals are attained. Assist the Banquets Management team as needed within the banquet operation. Acts as Banquet MOD in their absence if applicable. Assures a high standard of appearance, setup, and cleanliness of dining areas; and takes necessary action to correct any issues in a timely manner. Maintain health and safety standards in compliance with City of Chicago Department of Public Health code. Create staff schedules to ensure efficiency is met and budgeted labor is not exceeded. Manages and properly codes product invoices before submitting to the Accounting Department. Manage inventory, par levels, and purchasing for the restaurant and banquets to ensure we have all products in house to execute successful service in all F&B outlets. Perform and manage month end inventory. Responsible for the acquisition and recruitment of front of house staff, including advertising, interviewing, hiring, and training of all personnel. Creates and implements Skills Training Outlines for all operational roles and duties. Consults daily with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to obtain daily menu updates, maintain food quality, menu integrity. Consult weekly with Director of Banquets and other administrators to help assure the highest level of efficiency in F&B Operations. Implement strategies to maximize restaurant sales and profitability. Responsible for the maintenance, programming and daily functionality of equipment including but not limited to point-of-sale terminals and printers, reservation platform, credit card processors, beer taps, beverage coolers, dishwasher, coffee and espresso maker, soda, and ice machines. Oversee and run daily Pre-shift meetings to inspire, inform and educate the staff on daily F&B menu offerings, guests dining needs and steps of service. Host weekly Managers meeting to present service and operational initiatives and current events. Oversee large party, semiprivate and private bookings of Bar David, from initial inquiry, menu planning and costing, to the day of execution. Assist with all events and attends BEO meetings to ensure proper execution of events. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Respond to any reasonable task assigned by your immediate supervisor or General Manager. Assist in all outlets and Banquets when needed. Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: (EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE) †Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, or Culinary Management is preferred. †Five years of progressive restaurant and banquet event experience preferred. †Two years of management experience preferred. Previous experience as a Food and Beverage Manager in a luxury hotel and or full-service resort, a plus. †Open availability and flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed. †Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, POS System(s) and online reservations sites required. †Manager Serve Safe certified with City of Chicago certification and BASSET certified within allotted time designated after starting position is required. †Ability to make quick decisions in high stress situations. †Excellent customer service skills. †Ability to lead, teach and mentor staff about proper service skills. †Pleasant and positive personality. †Well organized. †Proactive Manager with focus on accountability practices. PIf5baa-1284
May 28, 2024
Full time
Job Description Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as the Senior Food and Beverage Manager. This individual is an initiative-taking solution seeker, they lead by example, don't settle for the normal, and continuously encourage and engage their team members. They will assist in providing the strategic leadership required to achieve the fiduciary and quality goals for the Food and Beverage operations. They will ensure the effective and efficient operation of all facets of Food and Beverage operations, while improving on the current model and be responsible for managing in a manner consistent with the mission, operating philosophy, standards, and values of the Benchmark. The David Rubenstein Forum is a University-wide facility for scholarly and academic discourse on campus. The venue supports and promotes inquiry, the open exchange of ideas, and the power of academic, interdisciplinary convening. The Forum is located at the intersection of East 60th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. It serves as a place where scholars gather and exchange ideas through activities that range from talks and workshops to multi-day conferences that span academic disciplines. The facility provides spaces and amenities that are not currently available on campus, including highly collaborative, well-appointed meeting and event rooms commensurate with the types of conferences, special events, workshops, and meetings that University faculty and academic departments host. The building has a sustainable design target of LEED Gold.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Serves as manager-on-duty when present and supervise staff to ensure service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Open and close the restaurant or banquets as needed, with a minimum of one restaurant closing shift per week. Monitor customer feedback, resolve issues, and strive to continuously improve the overall dining experience for gue Manage complaints from staff by creating and providing solutions that will result in a positive outcome. Assist the Director of Operations in managing the operating budget; monitors and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budgeted sales and cost goals are attained. Assist the Banquets Management team as needed within the banquet operation. Acts as Banquet MOD in their absence if applicable. Assures a high standard of appearance, setup, and cleanliness of dining areas; and takes necessary action to correct any issues in a timely manner. Maintain health and safety standards in compliance with City of Chicago Department of Public Health code. Create staff schedules to ensure efficiency is met and budgeted labor is not exceeded. Manages and properly codes product invoices before submitting to the Accounting Department. Manage inventory, par levels, and purchasing for the restaurant and banquets to ensure we have all products in house to execute successful service in all F&B outlets. Perform and manage month end inventory. Responsible for the acquisition and recruitment of front of house staff, including advertising, interviewing, hiring, and training of all personnel. Creates and implements Skills Training Outlines for all operational roles and duties. Consults daily with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to obtain daily menu updates, maintain food quality, menu integrity. Consult weekly with Director of Banquets and other administrators to help assure the highest level of efficiency in F&B Operations. Implement strategies to maximize restaurant sales and profitability. Responsible for the maintenance, programming and daily functionality of equipment including but not limited to point-of-sale terminals and printers, reservation platform, credit card processors, beer taps, beverage coolers, dishwasher, coffee and espresso maker, soda, and ice machines. Oversee and run daily Pre-shift meetings to inspire, inform and educate the staff on daily F&B menu offerings, guests dining needs and steps of service. Host weekly Managers meeting to present service and operational initiatives and current events. Oversee large party, semiprivate and private bookings of Bar David, from initial inquiry, menu planning and costing, to the day of execution. Assist with all events and attends BEO meetings to ensure proper execution of events. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Respond to any reasonable task assigned by your immediate supervisor or General Manager. Assist in all outlets and Banquets when needed. Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: (EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE) †Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, or Culinary Management is preferred. †Five years of progressive restaurant and banquet event experience preferred. †Two years of management experience preferred. Previous experience as a Food and Beverage Manager in a luxury hotel and or full-service resort, a plus. †Open availability and flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed. †Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, POS System(s) and online reservations sites required. †Manager Serve Safe certified with City of Chicago certification and BASSET certified within allotted time designated after starting position is required. †Ability to make quick decisions in high stress situations. †Excellent customer service skills. †Ability to lead, teach and mentor staff about proper service skills. †Pleasant and positive personality. †Well organized. †Proactive Manager with focus on accountability practices. PIf5baa-1284
About us Food waste is a $1 trillion problem - costing the world over 1% of global GDP. We're dead set on solving the problem and looking for people to help us achieve our mission. We, at Winnow, believe that food is far too valuable to waste, and that technology can transform the way we produce food. Our team is made of people who all share a passion for food and technology. Winnow was founded in London in 2013 to help the hospitality industry prevent food waste through the internet of things tools in the kitchen. We have worked with hundreds of sites and are operating in over 30 countries around the world supported by our offices in London, Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore, Romania and North America. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong base of clients who are rolling out our system globally. We have blue-chip customers including Accor Hotels, IKEA, IHG, Marriott, Compass Group and many others. Winnow's clients on average reduce waste by over 50% by value and sustain savings. Winnow has now worked with hundreds of sites to reduce food waste, including hotels, universities and schools, staff restaurants, event/hospitality kitchens, buffets, pubs, and high street restaurants. Where the system is permanently adopted, pre-consumer waste value is reduced by 50% - 70% with no detrimental impact to the perceived quality or value of the offer to their customers. This represents a typical improvement of food cost savings of 3% to 8%, commonly a 40%+ increase in profitability for operations. As the global leader in addressing food waste, we are committed to continue pushing the envelope on what technology can do to solve this problem. Winnow Vision, our new artificial intelligence-based technology, is trained to automatically track all food waste thrown away. It has won awards at the World Economic Forum and has been received tremendous enthusiasm from our clients and the industry. You can read more about it on and We are passionate about living our values and place them at the centre of everything we do. We are excited about like minded talent who share these values, joining us in our mission: Equal parts head and heart. We're both passionate and measured. We carefully balance the need for quick solutions and pragmatism with the ability to step back, take in the bigger picture and build for the long term. Bravely honest. With each other, that means we're a transparent organisation where a healthy, respectful debate is encouraged. With our customers, we challenge them if we don't think they're achieving their goals, whether they be environmental or financial. People of action. Done is better than perfect, and we learn by boldly doing then rapidly improving. We're breaking new ground, so we know things might go wrong. But we judge ourselves and each other on our reaction and our resilience. Bound by food. We're a diverse bunch, but our belief in the value of food is the common thread in everything we do. With each other, we celebrate through our love and respect for food. With our customers, it means we work hard to develop creative tools to make it easy for chefs to value food. Hungry and humble. Our product is revolutionary, our people are impressive, and we're hungry for change. But, we're just the catalyst for a bigger movement. We stay humble regardless of our success, and make chefs the heroes in this journey. People and Planet Positive. We're caretakers of the planet, helping to preserve and support it for now and the future. Our work already minimises the impact that the hospitality industry has on the planet, and we're also committed to actively reducing our own footprint while doing so. We're leaving the planet and its people better off than we found them This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing start-up (and one of Wired's top 100 start-ups in Europe) and help us propel our growth at what is truly the most exciting and dynamic points in time in our business. You will work alongside a driven team who are motivated by building an exciting business and leaving the world a better place than we found it. About the team The Operations team are responsible for the on-boarding and implementation of our technology across new customers, as well as ensuring on-going success once the system is up and running on client sites. The goal - successful pilots with early clients, such that they quickly become key clients deploying our technology on a national and international scale. The team manage the processes, systems and controls which enable our business to successfully scale and grow. The team continually review these processes to provide innovative enhancements to achieve operational excellence, which in turn enable the company to meet its strategic objectives. Our Operations team consist of over 25 colleagues who are based in London, Dubai, Singapore and the US. Requirements We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial individual with a can-do attitude to join our North American Operations team. You will be playing an instrumental role in managing and growing North America's client portfolio. You will have opportunities to lead exciting implementation projects with our key clients across different locations. The role will involve travel across the region. Key objectives of role: Managing your own portfolio of accounts your key responsibilities will include: Build strong relationships with clients ensuring they are bought in to making Winnow system successful Understand clients' current situation and needs to tailor the best solutions for them Ensure smooth end-to-end implementation process with client, train multi-disciplined teams to use Winnow in person and remotely Take a consultative approach to keep clients engaged in utilizing Winnow system to manage their food waste reduction Proactively analyse client reports and troubleshoot with the client where needed Manage KPIs jointly with the client and Winnow's senior team members to ensure that the system is delivering a strong business case, implementing changes where necessary Collaborate closely with internal teams in different regions Take initiatives to improve internal processes and procedures (in line with Winnow Int'l) Support our front line tech and customer support team with clients' enquiries where required Education and experience: You are likely to be degree educated You will have gained work experience ideally within a multi-national organisation in a Client Success / Delivery or Project Management / Account Management / Consultancy capacity You have an intermediate level of Excel and working knowledge of Word and Powerpoint Personal Attributes: You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Spanish is required for this role to support our Spanish speaking clients. You share our belief that collaboration is critical to achieving our mission. You can demonstrate how you have thrived working effectively in partnership with others You have proven experience in challenging and questioning the status quo. You enjoy suggesting creative and innovative solutions to improve the way things get done You are results driven and can demonstrate how you have delivered value added solutions which are intuitive and easy to use You have proven experience of knowing what it takes to provide consistently first-class customer service to customers, remaining calm and measured even when dealing with the most demanding of individuals You have excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data. You take your time to ensure you get things right the first time You are able to organise yourself, including effective project management and scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills, managing multiple tasks in parallel and completing tasks to tight deadlines You are willing to roll up your sleeves and get work done, taking the initiative to help your team members. You have a growth mentality and a willingness to learn. Benefits Competitive base salary 23 days of paid vacation time in addition to national holidays, plus the option to buy a further 5 days annual leave Company stock options package 401k contributions Company part-funded health insurance and eye care allowance 2 Wellness hours per month plus a 44 USD gross monthly wellness allowance Life insurance (3 times base salary) Eligible for Customer Success discretionary bonus scheme Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 helpline for your wellbeing Learning and development allowance of 370 USD annually Hybrid way of working - we're all in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Company provided breakfast & snacks on office days Early Finish Fridays - log off at 3 PM on a Friday if you have completed your tasks by then Our own office space with a great working environment You will love what you do - waking up every day solving one of the biggest social problems of our generation - food waste Committed team members with broad experience who share a common passion to build a world class business
May 24, 2024
Full time
About us Food waste is a $1 trillion problem - costing the world over 1% of global GDP. We're dead set on solving the problem and looking for people to help us achieve our mission. We, at Winnow, believe that food is far too valuable to waste, and that technology can transform the way we produce food. Our team is made of people who all share a passion for food and technology. Winnow was founded in London in 2013 to help the hospitality industry prevent food waste through the internet of things tools in the kitchen. We have worked with hundreds of sites and are operating in over 30 countries around the world supported by our offices in London, Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore, Romania and North America. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong base of clients who are rolling out our system globally. We have blue-chip customers including Accor Hotels, IKEA, IHG, Marriott, Compass Group and many others. Winnow's clients on average reduce waste by over 50% by value and sustain savings. Winnow has now worked with hundreds of sites to reduce food waste, including hotels, universities and schools, staff restaurants, event/hospitality kitchens, buffets, pubs, and high street restaurants. Where the system is permanently adopted, pre-consumer waste value is reduced by 50% - 70% with no detrimental impact to the perceived quality or value of the offer to their customers. This represents a typical improvement of food cost savings of 3% to 8%, commonly a 40%+ increase in profitability for operations. As the global leader in addressing food waste, we are committed to continue pushing the envelope on what technology can do to solve this problem. Winnow Vision, our new artificial intelligence-based technology, is trained to automatically track all food waste thrown away. It has won awards at the World Economic Forum and has been received tremendous enthusiasm from our clients and the industry. You can read more about it on and We are passionate about living our values and place them at the centre of everything we do. We are excited about like minded talent who share these values, joining us in our mission: Equal parts head and heart. We're both passionate and measured. We carefully balance the need for quick solutions and pragmatism with the ability to step back, take in the bigger picture and build for the long term. Bravely honest. With each other, that means we're a transparent organisation where a healthy, respectful debate is encouraged. With our customers, we challenge them if we don't think they're achieving their goals, whether they be environmental or financial. People of action. Done is better than perfect, and we learn by boldly doing then rapidly improving. We're breaking new ground, so we know things might go wrong. But we judge ourselves and each other on our reaction and our resilience. Bound by food. We're a diverse bunch, but our belief in the value of food is the common thread in everything we do. With each other, we celebrate through our love and respect for food. With our customers, it means we work hard to develop creative tools to make it easy for chefs to value food. Hungry and humble. Our product is revolutionary, our people are impressive, and we're hungry for change. But, we're just the catalyst for a bigger movement. We stay humble regardless of our success, and make chefs the heroes in this journey. People and Planet Positive. We're caretakers of the planet, helping to preserve and support it for now and the future. Our work already minimises the impact that the hospitality industry has on the planet, and we're also committed to actively reducing our own footprint while doing so. We're leaving the planet and its people better off than we found them This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing start-up (and one of Wired's top 100 start-ups in Europe) and help us propel our growth at what is truly the most exciting and dynamic points in time in our business. You will work alongside a driven team who are motivated by building an exciting business and leaving the world a better place than we found it. About the team The Operations team are responsible for the on-boarding and implementation of our technology across new customers, as well as ensuring on-going success once the system is up and running on client sites. The goal - successful pilots with early clients, such that they quickly become key clients deploying our technology on a national and international scale. The team manage the processes, systems and controls which enable our business to successfully scale and grow. The team continually review these processes to provide innovative enhancements to achieve operational excellence, which in turn enable the company to meet its strategic objectives. Our Operations team consist of over 25 colleagues who are based in London, Dubai, Singapore and the US. Requirements We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial individual with a can-do attitude to join our North American Operations team. You will be playing an instrumental role in managing and growing North America's client portfolio. You will have opportunities to lead exciting implementation projects with our key clients across different locations. The role will involve travel across the region. Key objectives of role: Managing your own portfolio of accounts your key responsibilities will include: Build strong relationships with clients ensuring they are bought in to making Winnow system successful Understand clients' current situation and needs to tailor the best solutions for them Ensure smooth end-to-end implementation process with client, train multi-disciplined teams to use Winnow in person and remotely Take a consultative approach to keep clients engaged in utilizing Winnow system to manage their food waste reduction Proactively analyse client reports and troubleshoot with the client where needed Manage KPIs jointly with the client and Winnow's senior team members to ensure that the system is delivering a strong business case, implementing changes where necessary Collaborate closely with internal teams in different regions Take initiatives to improve internal processes and procedures (in line with Winnow Int'l) Support our front line tech and customer support team with clients' enquiries where required Education and experience: You are likely to be degree educated You will have gained work experience ideally within a multi-national organisation in a Client Success / Delivery or Project Management / Account Management / Consultancy capacity You have an intermediate level of Excel and working knowledge of Word and Powerpoint Personal Attributes: You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Spanish is required for this role to support our Spanish speaking clients. You share our belief that collaboration is critical to achieving our mission. You can demonstrate how you have thrived working effectively in partnership with others You have proven experience in challenging and questioning the status quo. You enjoy suggesting creative and innovative solutions to improve the way things get done You are results driven and can demonstrate how you have delivered value added solutions which are intuitive and easy to use You have proven experience of knowing what it takes to provide consistently first-class customer service to customers, remaining calm and measured even when dealing with the most demanding of individuals You have excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data. You take your time to ensure you get things right the first time You are able to organise yourself, including effective project management and scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills, managing multiple tasks in parallel and completing tasks to tight deadlines You are willing to roll up your sleeves and get work done, taking the initiative to help your team members. You have a growth mentality and a willingness to learn. Benefits Competitive base salary 23 days of paid vacation time in addition to national holidays, plus the option to buy a further 5 days annual leave Company stock options package 401k contributions Company part-funded health insurance and eye care allowance 2 Wellness hours per month plus a 44 USD gross monthly wellness allowance Life insurance (3 times base salary) Eligible for Customer Success discretionary bonus scheme Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 helpline for your wellbeing Learning and development allowance of 370 USD annually Hybrid way of working - we're all in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Company provided breakfast & snacks on office days Early Finish Fridays - log off at 3 PM on a Friday if you have completed your tasks by then Our own office space with a great working environment You will love what you do - waking up every day solving one of the biggest social problems of our generation - food waste Committed team members with broad experience who share a common passion to build a world class business
Job Summary The Night Audit Supervisor is responsible for assisting the operation of the Front Office in an attentive friendly efficient and courteous manner providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. This role specifically supports the Front Office functions during the overnight hours. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful high pressure situations. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Respond to all guest requests problems complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through Reservations in an attentive courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Guest Services personnel according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Ensure compliance to brand and company training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Prepare and conduct all Guest Services interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Conduct all 90 day and annual Guest Service employee performance appraisals according to S.O.P.'s. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Guest Services personnel. Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate efficiency monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Attend all required Rooms Merchandizing meetings with all appropriate reports and documentation necessary to establish select sell guidelines and implement appropriate restrictions. Supervise the Night Audit function and monitor the House Charge Worksheet and Flash Report for accuracy. Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled. Be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office including sign-off on all competencies and assist in his/her placement. Ensure all end of the month report dates are met i.e. Central Reservations Market Segment AAdvantage Travel Agent check registers etc. Review Guest Services staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Prepare employee Schedule according to business forecast payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Present with Wage Progress Report to General Manager weekly. Ensure that no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing. Maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s regarding Purchase Orders vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Ensure that Wage Progress Productivity and the Ten Day Forecast are completed on a timely basis according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments. Work closely with Accounting on follow-up items i.e. returned checks rejected credit cards employee discrepancies etc. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system including software maintenance report generation and analysis and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s in its use. Monitor the process of taking reservations ensuring that Aimbridge Hospitality courtesy and up selling techniques are maintained. Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Aimbridge Hospitality philosophy of service. Ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk. Attend monthly all-employee team meetings and any other functions required by management. Attend weekly staff meeting and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations. Ensure logging and delivery of all messages packages and mail in a timely and professional manner. Be aware of all rates packages and promotions currently underway. Follow and enforce all Aimbridge Hospitality hotel credit policies. Process and handle guest laundry (property specific). Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests managers and other employees. Maintain and monitor 'Lost and Found' procedures and policies according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Establish and maintain key control system. Ensure participation within departmet for monthly Aimbridge team meeting. Focus the Guest Services Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s special guests and requests. Maintain required pars of all front office and stationary supplies. Review daily Front Office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit. Review Front Office log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Assist the General Manager and Engineering Department in implementing and maintaining emergency procedures. Be familiar with all corporate sponsored programs such as airline mileage Triple Upgrade or V.I.P. programs and the standards and procedures for each. Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases vouchering schedules forecasts reports and tracking logs. Conduct meetings according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by management. Other duties as required. Property Details Two blocks from Chicago's Midway Airport and a rapid transit train station, this hotel offers easy access to many area points of interest, along with comfortable accommodations and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi. With the Orange Line rapid transit train only seconds from the Hilton Garden Inn Midway Airport, guests can instantly access all the attractions of downtown Chicago, including Navy Pier and the Willis Tower. The hotel also offers 24-hour free shuttle service to both the airport and the train station. Garden Grille and Bar serves American classics for breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy a drink in the Pavilion lounge or purchase snacks at the Pavilion Pantry. Guests at the Chicago Midway Airport Hilton Garden Inn can relax and enjoy an in-room movie on flat-screen TVs, or take advantage of in-room microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also features a refreshing swimming pool along with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Company Overview As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality. Benefits After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan
May 27, 2024
Full time
Job Summary The Night Audit Supervisor is responsible for assisting the operation of the Front Office in an attentive friendly efficient and courteous manner providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. This role specifically supports the Front Office functions during the overnight hours. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful high pressure situations. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Respond to all guest requests problems complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through Reservations in an attentive courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Guest Services personnel according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Ensure compliance to brand and company training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Prepare and conduct all Guest Services interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Conduct all 90 day and annual Guest Service employee performance appraisals according to S.O.P.'s. Develop employee morale and ensure training of Guest Services personnel. Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate efficiency monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Attend all required Rooms Merchandizing meetings with all appropriate reports and documentation necessary to establish select sell guidelines and implement appropriate restrictions. Supervise the Night Audit function and monitor the House Charge Worksheet and Flash Report for accuracy. Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled. Be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office including sign-off on all competencies and assist in his/her placement. Ensure all end of the month report dates are met i.e. Central Reservations Market Segment AAdvantage Travel Agent check registers etc. Review Guest Services staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Prepare employee Schedule according to business forecast payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Present with Wage Progress Report to General Manager weekly. Ensure that no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing. Maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s regarding Purchase Orders vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Ensure that Wage Progress Productivity and the Ten Day Forecast are completed on a timely basis according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments. Work closely with Accounting on follow-up items i.e. returned checks rejected credit cards employee discrepancies etc. Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system including software maintenance report generation and analysis and simple programming. Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s in its use. Monitor the process of taking reservations ensuring that Aimbridge Hospitality courtesy and up selling techniques are maintained. Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms. Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department. Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Aimbridge Hospitality philosophy of service. Ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk. Attend monthly all-employee team meetings and any other functions required by management. Attend weekly staff meeting and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations. Ensure logging and delivery of all messages packages and mail in a timely and professional manner. Be aware of all rates packages and promotions currently underway. Follow and enforce all Aimbridge Hospitality hotel credit policies. Process and handle guest laundry (property specific). Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests managers and other employees. Maintain and monitor 'Lost and Found' procedures and policies according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Establish and maintain key control system. Ensure participation within departmet for monthly Aimbridge team meeting. Focus the Guest Services Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores. Monitor all V.I.P.'s special guests and requests. Maintain required pars of all front office and stationary supplies. Review daily Front Office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit. Review Front Office log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Assist the General Manager and Engineering Department in implementing and maintaining emergency procedures. Be familiar with all corporate sponsored programs such as airline mileage Triple Upgrade or V.I.P. programs and the standards and procedures for each. Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases vouchering schedules forecasts reports and tracking logs. Conduct meetings according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by management. Other duties as required. Property Details Two blocks from Chicago's Midway Airport and a rapid transit train station, this hotel offers easy access to many area points of interest, along with comfortable accommodations and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi. With the Orange Line rapid transit train only seconds from the Hilton Garden Inn Midway Airport, guests can instantly access all the attractions of downtown Chicago, including Navy Pier and the Willis Tower. The hotel also offers 24-hour free shuttle service to both the airport and the train station. Garden Grille and Bar serves American classics for breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy a drink in the Pavilion lounge or purchase snacks at the Pavilion Pantry. Guests at the Chicago Midway Airport Hilton Garden Inn can relax and enjoy an in-room movie on flat-screen TVs, or take advantage of in-room microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also features a refreshing swimming pool along with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Company Overview As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality. Benefits After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan