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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:  Laundry Attendant   Perform laundry cleaning activities in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.  Potential Career Path    Room Attendant – Housekeeping Supervisor – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Sort, count, and pre-treat soiled linen in preparation for laundering. - Load and unload washers and dryers. - Maintain equipment as trained. - Fold, store and distribute towels and linens. - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.  - Assist with other housekeeping tasks in the event of staffing shortages. - Maintain clean work area. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - No formal education needed.  - Prior housekeeping experience desirable.  Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends or alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, kneeling and bending. - Operate heavy machinery and use cleaning chemicals. 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:  Room Attendant Clean and maintain guest rooms to ensure rooms meet established standards.    Potential Career Path    Housekeeping Supervisor – Assistant Executive Housekeeper – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Greet guests upon interaction with a warm and friendly greeting.  - Clean guest rooms according to standards within allotted time frame by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. - Change bed linens and replace towels and other amenities. - Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; dust furniture, walls or equipment. - Notify managers concerning the need for repairs in guest rooms. - Process guest items left in rooms according to lost and found policy. - 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 house person and lobby attendant duties when short staffed or during peak periods. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience required or equivalent training. - Understand and communicate in English. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling,  lifting up to 20 pounds and use of cleaning chemicals. 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:  Laundry Attendant   Perform laundry cleaning activities in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.  Potential Career Path    Room Attendant – Housekeeping Supervisor – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Sort, count, and pre-treat soiled linen in preparation for laundering. - Load and unload washers and dryers. - Maintain equipment as trained. - Fold, store and distribute towels and linens. - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.  - Assist with other housekeeping tasks in the event of staffing shortages. - Maintain clean work area. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - No formal education needed.  - Prior housekeeping experience desirable.  Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends or alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, kneeling and bending. - Operate heavy machinery and use cleaning chemicals. 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:  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:  Director of Sales    Develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations, and community partnerships.   Potential Career Path    Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales – Corporate Director of Sales – VP 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.    - Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments. - Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value. - Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel. - Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan. - Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget. - Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue. - Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements. - Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities. - Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment. - Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development. - Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood. - Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus. - Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred. - Public relations and community marketing experience required. - Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools. 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 occasionally working on holidays, weekends. - Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard. - Moderate travel between hotel and client’s locations required. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity: Director of Rooms Oversee all aspects of the rooms division with an emphasis on engineering and housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Assistant General Manager – 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.    - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Monitor front office financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting controls and procedures. - Develop, implement, and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts. Review, submit for approval, and order capital budget items as required. - Supervise all guest services department managers. - Review correspondence from guests and incident logs and direct staff according to information obtained. - Oversee vendor and personnel contracts throughout the hotel. - Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure most efficient use and minimize overbooking. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - 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. - 5 to 7 years 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:  General Manager   Lead and manage hotel operations to maximize profits and achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction.    Potential Career Path    Area General Manager – Regional Director of Operations – Vice President of Operations   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.  - Tour and visually inspect property on a daily basis. Monitor cost control, property condition, cleanliness, quality of product, and service throughout hotel. - Supervise development of and revision to business plan, annual budget, financial reports and annual and monthly forecasts that clearly explain operational effectiveness, trends and variances. - In conjunction with sales leader, develop and implement sales and marketing plans. - Critically review reports of occupancy and revenue, partner with revenue management professionals to analyze trends and implement changes to maximize room revenue. - Maintain positive rapport with associates and customers and communicate regularly with the public, staff, corporate office, and owners. - Handle associate issues appropriately and in conjunction with human resources following HHM policies. - Participate in community affairs and maintain positive public image for HHM and hotel.  - Ensure safety practices and procedures are followed and proper emergency and security procedures are maintained. - Travel to attend corporate meetings, sales trips and serve on committees. - Monitor quality assurance scores and/or guest feedback and communicate to and train associates accordingly.  - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to drive culture of guest service and above average GSS score and remedy guest service deficiencies. - Oversee sales department operations, and regularly participate in sales calls/client visits. - Participate in Chamber of Commerce and local associations to network with members of the neighborhood/community.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospitality or a related field. - Previous hotel management experience required.  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 - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, using fingers and hands, kneeling, or crouching. - Occasional travel required. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Front Office Manager   Manage hotel front office operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path   Assistant General Manager – General Manager - Area 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.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Monitor all front office financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures. - Develop, implement and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts. Review, submit for approval, and order capital budget items as required. - Supervise all guest services department managers. - Review correspondence from guests and incident logs and direct staff according to information obtained. - Oversee all vendor and personnel contracts throughout the hotel. - Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure most efficient use and minimize overbooking. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - 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. - 2 to 5 years hospitality 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:  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:  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: Housekeeping Coordinator Assist the department head in the continued development of the room attendants in order to maintain cleanliness standards. Create and develop housekeeping training plans to ensure consistency of service quality that will help obtain higher GuestVoice cleanliness scores.   Essential Job Functions - Coordinate uniforms, alterations or tailoring. - Answer phones with any guest requests and be able to articulate and execute needs. - Assist in coordinating staffing tasks when covering for managers. - Perform minor alterations and familiarity in the operation of all commercial sewing equipment with professional alteration skills and results. - Sort, count, and pre-treat soiled linen in preparation for laundering. - Load and unload washers and dryers. - Maintain equipment as trained. - Fold, store and distribute towels and linens. - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.  - Maintain clean work area. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience. - Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Work Environment and Context .  - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends or alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, kneeling and bending. - Operate heavy machinery and use cleaning chemicals. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Restaurant Expediter   Ensure all food is prepared at the appropriate time and delivered to the correct guest in a timely and efficient manner. Potential Career Path    Restaurant Server – Restaurant Captain – Restaurant Manager  Essential Job Functions   - Serve as primary point of contact between front-of-house and back-of-house - Receive order tickets from servers and call them in to kitchen - Ensure all allergies and dietary restrictions are highlighted on order tickets and communicated to kitchen staff - “Fire” courses with chef at appropriate time - Direct food runners when to pick up dishes and where to deliver them - Ensure food runners have memorized table and seat numbers for every dish leaving the kitchen - Ensure all plates leaving the kitchen meet Chef’s standards for presentation, freshness, and temperature. - Ensure all plates leaving the kitchen were prepared in adherence to any dietary restriction or food allergy noted on the order ticket. - Ensure no dish leaves the kitchen unless it is part of a complete order to ensure courses are delivered completely and simultaneously.  - Manage flow of dinner service for all tables, including private dining, ala-carte dining, and multiple-course tasting menus - Run food to tables as needed  - Ensure anyone delivering food to a table is able to authoritatively describe the dishes they are delivering - Ensure the Expeditor station is appropriately stocked at all times, with items such as plate wipes, Sharpies, thermal printer paper, highlighters, and side towels - Be aware of and enforce all restaurant policies and procedures - Be aware of and enforce all Forbes and LQA policies and procedures - 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 food and beverage experience required or equivalent training.   Work Environment and Context - Work schedule may vary and will include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, 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:  Concierge   Assist guests with special services, in both an anticipatory manner and upon guest request; coordinate and communicate hotel services and amenities. Potential Career Path    Front Desk Supervisor – Guest Service Manager – Assistant General Manager   Essential Functions - Warmly greet and acknowledge guests, proactively offering assistance. - Provide information about local attractions and events.  - Make travel arrangements. - Make dining and other reservations, and obtain tickets for events. - Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail. - Pick up and deliver items or run errands. - Carry out unusual requests, such as searching for hard-to-find items or services. - Work as a Guest Service Agent in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check in/out 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 and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent. - Previous customer service experience required or equivalent training. - Knowledge of the local community, attractions and events. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods, walking, lifting up to 15 pounds.   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:  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:  Maintenance Technician    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    Engineer - Chief Engineer – Engineering Supervisor   Essential Functions - Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders related to replacing and repairing ceiling tiles, sheet-rock and wallpaper. - Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. - Paint designated areas and items. - Replace basic electrical fixtures, light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures. - Perform minor plumbing functions. - Focus on guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow Service Recovery Guidelines. - Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. - 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. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma and Trade school course work in related field preferred. - Previous 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