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Opportunity:  Front Desk Supervisor Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path    Assistant Front Office Manager – Front Office Manager – Assistant General Manager   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  - Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level, thus creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays. - Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.  - Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. - Make and confirm reservations. - Promote Hersha Hospitality and brand-specific marketing programs. - Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms. - Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. - Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests. - Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - Ensure hotel entrance, reception and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - 1 to 3 years of related experience. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on all shifts, holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Accepting Applications for Hourly Hotel Positions.    Explore opportunities in the following areas: - Engineering - Food and Beverage - Front Office - Housekeeping

Opportunity:  Steward   Perform dishwashing and kitchen cleaning functions. Potential Career Path    Cook or Stewarding Supervisor - Executive Steward or Sous Chef  Essential Job Functions - Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans. - Operate dishwashing and other kitchen cleaning equipment. - Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. - Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. - Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. - Sweep and wash floors and clean trash cans. - Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. - Perform food preparation functions in the event to staffing shortages or during peak periods. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.   - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous stewarding experience required or equivalent training. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends, etc. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping and kneeling. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It  

Opportunity:  Bell Person   Greet guests with a warm welcome at hotel entrance and provide services related to the transportation and storage of luggage and provide other guest services.  Potential Career Path    Bell Captain or Guest Service Agent – Concierge or Guest Services Manager – AGM or General Manager Essential Job Functions - Load and unload luggage carts. - Tag and store luggage. - Escort guest to hotel rooms. - Provide an overview of guest room, hotel services and amenities.  - Make deliveries to guest rooms. - Assist guest with room changes. - Stock pantry when necessary. - Maintain list/brochures of local attractions, transportation guides, churches, sports arenas, etc. - Perform house attendant functions when staff shortages occur.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous customer experience required or equivalent training. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Cook   Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.  Potential Career Path    Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director Essential Job Functions - Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly. - Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat. - Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes. - Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. - Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods. - Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests. - Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces. - Secure and store food items properly. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow safe food handling procedures.  - Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required. - Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Bus Person   Set up and clear tables, stock all service stations, and assist food servers in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.    Potential Career Path    Food Runner – Restaurant Server– Restaurant Floor Manager   Essential Job Functions - Clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. - Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods. - Serve guests with beverages, breads and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary. - Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Job Description – J1 Food and Beverage Intern   Responsible for working across several areas of Food & Beverage while providing an excellent guest experience in an attentive, courteous, and efficient way.   Potential Career Path     Food and Beverage Supervisor - Food and Beverage Manager   Position Requirements - Ability to work in all areas of Food & Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Room Service and Conference & Events. - Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner. - Take and deliver customer orders, consistently demonstrating high levels of customer service. - Prepare set ups for tables and/or rooms. - Follow cash handling procedures in accordance to standards. - Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner. - Up-sell with latest departmental incentives. - Ensure compliance of brand standards. - Strive to achieve departmental targets. - Ensure cleanliness of work areas. - Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation. - Comply with local licensing laws. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience - Previous Food & Beverage and/or industry experience desirable. - Experience with cash handling. - Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations. - Ability to communicate professionally and effectively. - Keyboarding skills and computer literacy. Work Environment and Context - Work in an outdoor environment with exposure to various weather conditions. - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 75 pounds, bending and reaching. - Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. - Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. - Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity: Banquet Set Up Supervisor   Supervises banquet staff and oversees the set-up, service and break down of hotel meeting rooms and space in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Banquet Captain- Banquet Manager   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring associates perform in accordance with standards and consistent with HHM core values - Oversee set up meeting rooms according to banquet event order forms and guest requests to insure set up meets guest expectations. - Transport awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to and from meeting rooms in a safe manner using proper equipment.  - Break down meeting rooms and return banquet items to storage closet in a neat and organized fashion. - Work cooperatively with banquet service staff to address meeting room issues. - Maintain established cleaning schedule of meeting rooms and ballrooms ensuring rooms are presentable at all times. - Communicate meeting room maintenance issues to management and or engineering according to established communication processes.  - Respond to guest requests for service, changes in room set up and assist with information requests regarding other areas of the hotel.  - Engage guests to offer assistance and to check on satisfaction. - Handle guest complaints personally or if necessary seek assistance from supervisor. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Two or more years of previous banquet set up or customer service experience preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and will include working on alternate shifts, holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, pushing, kneeling, or crouching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Cook   Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.  Potential Career Path    Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director Essential Job Functions - Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly. - Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat. - Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes. - Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. - Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods. - Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests. - Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces. - Secure and store food items properly. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow safe food handling procedures.  - Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required. - Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Cafeteria Attendant Serve and replenish food items offered in the cafeteria. Maintain food service and cleanliness of the cafeteria. Potential Career Path    Café Manager  Essential Job Functions - Communicate with the Executive Chef regarding daily specials, instructions, forecasts, and reservations. - Inspect incoming products and ensure proper storage and rotation. - Perform daily inspection of dates and quality of food items in compliance with SOP & HAACP guidelines. - Assume responsibility of maintaining full menu knowledge, including but not limited to specials and upcoming events. - Maintain and coordinate communication with the main kitchen for production purposes. - Label and store all food products according to government, state, and federal guidelines. - Maintain the cleanliness of the immediate service area by upkeep of appliances and receptacles. - Refill all dispensers as needed (napkins, straws, plasticware, etc.) - Adhere to standards with regard to safety, sanitation, and PPE. - Perform other job related duties as assigned. Position Requirements - GED or high school equivalent. - Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) required. - Ability to work flexible schedules; including holidays, weekends, and evenings. Work Environment and Context - Requires standing and moving for extended periods. - Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 30 lbs. What We Believe  People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Steward Supervisor   Manage a team of stewards while leading and performing dishwashing and kitchen cleaning functions. Potential Career Path    Stewarding Supervisor - Executive Steward or Sous Chef  Essential Job Functions - Train and supervise stewards ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  - Organize dishware for banquet functions. - Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans. - Operate dishwashing and other kitchen cleaning equipment. - Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. - Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. - Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. - Sweep and wash floors and clean trash cans. - Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. - Perform food preparation functions in the event to staffing shortages or during peak periods. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.   - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous stewarding experience required or equivalent training. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends, etc. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping and kneeling What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It