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Opportunity:  Guest Service Agent   Greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator – Front Office Manager or Sales Manager Position Requirements - Immediately greet guest and offer to assist with their needs. - Register and assign guests to hotel rooms. - Establish method of payment and verify credit. - Make and confirm reservations. - Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. - Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or PMS system. - Respond to guest requests in a timely manner. - Receive and resolve guest complaints, elevating to supervisor if necessary.  - Secure guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit boxes, if not available in guest rooms. - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. - 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. - Assist in the breakfast area or assist guests with luggage when staffing assistance is required or during peak periods. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous customer service experience or equivalent training required. - Knowledge of PMS systems preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standingfor extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25pounds, bending andreaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Line Cook   Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Assistant to the Head Chef   Essential Job Functions - Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards. - Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs. - Date all food containers and rotate per Hersha Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. - Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. - Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables. - Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Hersha Hospitality standards. - Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment. - 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. - 2 years of related experience. 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

Opportunity:  Chief Engineer   Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.      Potential Career Path   Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering   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.  - Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.  - Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.  - Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.     - Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. - Paint designated areas and items. - Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.  Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. - Install, replace, and program televisions. - Perform minor plumbing functions. - Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.                    - Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. - Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment. - Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds - Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed. - Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times. - Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts. - Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. - 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 and/or trade school course work in related field preferred. - Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training. - Certifications may be required. - HVAC certification is required.  Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Controller   Supervise and direct the financial activities of the hotel, safeguard the assets, and prepare financial reports in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Area Controller–Regional Controller– Corporate Controller   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.    - Analyze financial data of operations, in order to advise hotel management and to assist in maintaining an efficient operation. - Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel. - Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations. - Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (annual, revised annual, monthly, and/or on Hersha Hospitality/owner's request). - Ensure payroll practices meet Fair Labor Standards Act. - Oversee contracts and legal agreements, and assist hotel management in maintaining licenses, permits, insurance and contracts. - Establish and audit internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associate time records. - 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 - Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance. - 5 to 10 years' of accounting experience in the hospitality industry. HHM Benefits and Perks   - Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance - Paid Time Off - 401k Company Match - Free Basic Life Insurance - Travel Discounts - Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits - Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives - Employee Assistance and Wellness Program - Educational/Professional Development - Technology Reimbursements   Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.  What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Banquet Server   Set up banquet rooms and serve food and/or beverages in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Banquet Captain – Assistant Banquet Manager –Banquet Manager   Essential Job Functions - Set up banquet room as instructed by supervisor. - Attend roll call meetings before events to learn function particulars, including guest and hotel expectations. - Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet. - Replenish beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction. - Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function. - Respond to guest special requests and resolve guest complaints. - Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages. - 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. - Food service experience a plus. - Ability to remember and recite menu items. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 35 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Comp Food Attendant   Prepare and maintain complimentary food and beverage service and dining areas for hotel guests while greeting and assisting guests in a friendly manner consistent with brand and/or hotel and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent – Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager Essential Functions - Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, and escort guests to their seats. - Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters. - Set up attractive food displays and maintain cleanliness to ensure food safety.  - Maintain proper set-up of dining room and wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths. - Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning. - Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove trash. - Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean glassware, dishes, or trays. - Fill beverage and ice dispensers. - Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers. - Locate and provide items requested by guests. - Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in service area and mop or vacuum floors. - 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 and use required safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Food sanitation certification a plus and required within 90 days of employment. - Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training. 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 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

Opportunity: Host   Act as host providing guests with a full range of individualized service during hotel stay. Potential Career Path    Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator – Front Office Manager or Sales Manager Position Requirements - Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of the hotel. - Verify customers' credit, and establish payment method. - Make and confirm external reservations for dinner, entertainment, and transportation. - Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. - Answer hotel phone and handle guest requests and inquiries. - Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or PMS system. - Deposit guests' valuables in hotel safes or safe-deposit boxes. - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts. - Serve food in guest rooms upon request, ensuring a positive in-room dining experience. - Act as a private lounge host. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits and use required safety equipment. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous customer service experience required or equivalent training. - Dynamic, engaging and passionate personality with the ability to multi-task. 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 25, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Conference Services Manager   Manage operation of the Conference Services Department overseeing coordination of conference and meeting groups in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Sales Manager – Director of Catering Sales – Director of Sales   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.    - Plan and conduct pre and post-convention meetings with clients and respective departments. - Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services. - Conduct walking site inspections throughout property. - Monitor in-house group activity, providing assistance as needed. - Communicate with sales, front office and reservations in order to coordinate and monitor guest room blocks and special reservation needs. - Assign banquet/meeting rooms set up based on needs of clients. - Review banquet associates’ work to ensure accuracy. - Assist sales staff in promoting hotel, developing leads, and securing re-bookings. - Coordinate activities of various departments to service accounts. - Document tracking of group activity. Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports. - 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 or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - 1 to 3 years' of related experience. 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 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

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

Opportunity:  Night Auditor   Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path    Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk – Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. - Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. - Prepare and distribute daily reports. - Audit and reconcile cashiers. - Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. - Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. - Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. - Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints.  - 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 and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. - Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. - FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

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

Opportunity:  Breakfast Attendant   Prepare breakfast bar for hotel guests while greeting and servicing them in a friendly manner consistent with brand and/or hotel and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent – Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager. Essential Functions - Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters. - Set up attractive food displays and maintain cleanliness to ensure food safety.  - Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths. - Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning. - Clean up spilled food, drink or broken dishes and remove trash. - Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean glassware, dishes, or trays. - Fill beverage and ice dispensers. - Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers. - Locate and provide items requested by guests. - Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in pantry or breakfast area and mop or vacuum floors. - 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 and use required safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Food sanitation certification a plus and required within 90 days of employment. - Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training. 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 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

Opportunity:  Line Cook   Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Assistant to the Head Chef   Essential Job Functions - Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards. - Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs. - Date all food containers and rotate per Hersha Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. - Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. - Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables. - Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Hersha Hospitality standards. - Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment. - 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. - 2 years of related experience. 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

Opportunity:  House Person   Clean and maintain public hotel areas according to established brand/ hotel guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Housekeeping Supervisor/Guest Service Agent – Executive Housekeeper or Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Greet and acknowledge guests in a courteous and friendly manner. - Inspect assigned areas and perform cleaning tasks accordingly.  - Collect trash from the service landings and dispose of in outside trash dumpsters. - Vacuum and dust guest corridors. - Pick up bed and other linen from hotel floors and transport to laundry collection site. - Deliver clean linen to assigned sections. - Report maintenance issues. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of guest areas. - Respond to guest inquiries and assistance. - Work as a room attendant when staffing shortages occur 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.   - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience required or equivalent training preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas. - Usage of cleaning chemicals.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Night Auditor   Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path    Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk – Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. - Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. - Prepare and distribute daily reports. - Audit and reconcile cashiers. - Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. - Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. - Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. - Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints.  - 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 and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. - Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. - FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Guest Service Agent   Greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator – Front Office Manager or Sales Manager Position Requirements - Immediately greet guest and offer to assist with their needs. - Register and assign guests to hotel rooms. - Establish method of payment and verify credit. - Make and confirm reservations. - Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. - Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or PMS system. - Respond to guest requests in a timely manner. - Receive and resolve guest complaints, elevating to supervisor if necessary.  - Secure guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit boxes, if not available in guest rooms. - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. - 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. - Assist in the breakfast area or assist guests with luggage when staffing assistance is required or during peak periods. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous customer service experience or equivalent training required. - Knowledge of PMS systems preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standingfor extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25pounds, bending andreaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

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

Opportunity:  Housekeeping Supervisor   Supervise housekeeping staff ensuring brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards are met.   Potential Career Path    Executive Housekeeper – Front Office Manager – Assistant General Manager – General Manager Essential Job Functions - Train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   - Screen job applicants, and hire new employees (in the event housekeeping associates are HHM employees.) - Train staff to clean rooms in an efficient manner according to established standards or partner with external vendor to ensure staff is trained properly. - Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.  - Issue cleaning supplies and equipment to associates. - On occasion, clean rooms or assist staff with cleaning rooms.  - Address associate performance and behavior concerns by either direct intervention with HHM associates or through vendor.  - Supervise laundry employees, if applicable. - Prepare work schedules for HHM associates or provide vendor with anticipated occupancy to ensure proper staffing levels. - 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. - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Assist in the breakfast area as needed. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience or equivalent training required. - Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. 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 25 pounds, reaching, kneeling, bending.  What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Engineer   Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner.   Potential Career Path    Engineering Supervisor - Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer Essential Functions - Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs. - Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. - Paint designated areas and items. - Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs. - Repair furniture. - Install, replace, and program televisions. - Perform minor plumbing functions. - Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units. - Trace and repair all types of water lines. - Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. - Maintain repair and preventative maintenance records. - Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check in/out periods. - Follow Service Recovery Guidelines. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma and Trade school course work in related field preferred. - Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required. Work Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Lead Line Cook   Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Sous Chef – Assistant to the Head Chef   Essential Job Functions - Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards. - Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs. - Date all food containers and rotate per Hersha Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. - Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. - Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables. - Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Hersha Hospitality standards. - Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment. - 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. - 2 years of related experience. 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