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Opportunity:  Public Area Attendant   Maintain cleanliness of public areas in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path    Room Inspector – Housekeeping Supervisor – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Clean all hard and textile surfaces and restrooms within public space; and respond to guest room requests. - Ensure internal windows and doorways are free of fingerprints and smudges. - Ensure that furniture and hard surfaces of public areas are clean and organized. - Ensure floors are free of debris. - Clean any carpet spots. - Ensure all surfaces of elevators are clean and free of debris. - Empty all waste receptacles in public areas. - Clean employee break room and employee restroom. - Utilize chemicals according to directions and familiarize self with all Material Safety Data Sheets. - Follow procedures concerning protection against blood borne pathogens. - 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. - Previous related experience 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, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. 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:  Operations Supervisor   Oversee operation of the hotel in absence of the Assistant General Manager or General Manager and during off-peak times.     Potential Career Path    Front Office Manager – 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.   - Manage the operations of the front office to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality are provided to the hotel customers. - Coordinate with department managers when necessary to ensure optimal functioning of the hotel. - Resolve customer complaints, and anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow and  associate performance. - Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure optimum performance. - Supervise night audit functions, and perform audit in absence of the night auditor.  - Be aware of emergency procedures and take full responsibility in emergency situations. - 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. - Able to fill in throughout the hotel for any department needing staffing in hourly or managerial role. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Thorough knowledge of front office operations and an intermediate knowledge of overall hotel operations.  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:  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:  Housekeeping Manager Manage housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path    Executive Housekeeper – Operations 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. - Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures. - Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance and safety. - Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns. - Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to associates. - Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to insure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.  - Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions. - Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.  - Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, guest room safety). - Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget as described by General Manager. - Ensure compliance with specific brand standards. - Be aware of and communicate service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - One year previous housekeeping supervisor experience 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 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:  Sales Coordinator   Performs administrative functions in support of property sales leaders.    Potential Career Path    Sales Manager or Front Office Manager – Director of Sales or General Manager   Essential Job Functions - Promptly answer telephone calls and communicate relevant account information to managers and departments. - Type and process correspondence, proposals and contracts. - Distribute memos, contracts, resumes, room requests and amenities to relevant departments. - Politely and professionally converse with clients and respond to all inquiries. - File and organize copies of contracts and correspondence ensuring records are up to date. - Reserve and confirm rooms, meeting space, and banquet space when necessary.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous hotel or sales experience preferred, but not required. 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.   What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It  

Opportunity:  Area Director of Sales   Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans for a group of hotels to maximize revenues through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations and community partnerships.   Potential Career Path    Regional Director of Sales – 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.    - 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 contributes 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. - Focus on personal sales efforts to achieve maximum revenue return from key accounts. - Focus on achieving 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. - Seek input and opinions from all relevant parties. Secure all facts prior to making decisions. - 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:  Area Director of Sales   Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans for a group of hotels to maximize revenues through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations and community partnerships.   Potential Career Path    Regional Director of Sales – 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.    - 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 contributes 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. - Focus on personal sales efforts to achieve maximum revenue return from key accounts. - Focus on achieving 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. - Seek input and opinions from all relevant parties. Secure all facts prior to making decisions. - 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:  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:  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:  Public Area Attendant   Maintain cleanliness of public areas in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path    Room Inspector – Housekeeping Supervisor – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Clean all hard and textile surfaces and restrooms within public space; and respond to guest room requests. - Ensure internal windows and doorways are free of fingerprints and smudges. - Ensure that furniture and hard surfaces of public areas are clean and organized. - Ensure floors are free of debris. - Clean any carpet spots. - Ensure all surfaces of elevators are clean and free of debris. - Empty all waste receptacles in public areas. - Clean employee break room and employee restroom. - Utilize chemicals according to directions and familiarize self with all Material Safety Data Sheets. - Follow procedures concerning protection against blood borne pathogens. - 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. - Previous related experience 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, bending and reaching, 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:  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:  Director of Banquets   Manage banquet department operations of property with 500+ rooms in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Director of Food and Beverage   Essential Job Functions - Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate. - Maintain positive guest relationships and ensure banquet functions are executed in accordance with guest specifications. - Work closely with the catering department to address service deliver or communication gaps. - Supervise and visually inspect the set-up of function rooms to ensure cleanliness and proper inventory. - Oversee serving staff to ensure that all federal, state, local, and corporate regulations and policies are adhered to in the serving of alcoholic beverages. - Ensure that Hersha’s cash handling policies and procedures are followed by all banquet staff in cash handling positions. - Abide by all Hersha accounting policies and practices to ensure SOX compliance. - Enter billing information into point of sale system in order to generate a final guest check. - Check staff attendance according to schedules, and adjust and reassign server stations, as necessary, in order to provide quality service during functions. - Set and maintain service standards through continued training of core staff utilizing in service meetings. - 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 preferred. - 3 to 5 years Banquet experience required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, alternate shifts 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:  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

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:  Banquet Manager   Manage banquet department operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Restaurant Manager – Director of Catering –Director of Food and Beverage   Essential Job Functions - Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate. - Maintain positive guest relationships and ensure banquet functions are executed in accordance with guest specifications. - Work closely with the catering department to address service deliver or communication gaps. - Supervise and visually inspect the set-up of function rooms to ensure cleanliness and proper inventory. - Oversee serving staff to ensure that all federal, state, local and corporate regulations and policies are adhered to in the serving of alcoholic beverages. - Ensure that Hersha’s cash handling policies and procedures are followed by all banquet staff in cash handling positions. Abide by all Hersha accounting policies and practices to ensure SOX compliance. - Enter billing information into point of sale system in order to generate a final guest check. - Check staff attendance according to schedules, and adjust and reassign server stations, as necessary, in order to provide quality service during functions. - Set and maintain service standards through continued training of core staff utilizing in service meetings. - 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 preferred. - 3 to 5 years Banquet experience required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, alternate shifts 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: Housekeeping Inspector Inspect hotel rooms to ensure supplies and amenities are fully stocked, and room is up to HHM and brand standards for cleanliness and maintenance.   Potential Career Path     Housekeeping Supervisor – Assistant Executive Housekeeper – Executive Housekeeper   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. - Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies. - Issue supplies and equipment to associates. - Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. - Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary. - Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies. - Oversee training of Room Attendants with partnering with third party vendor, if applicable. - Screen job applicants, and hire new employees. - Supervise Laundry employees, if applicable. - Schedule employee work hours. - 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. - Practice safe work habits to ensure safety. - Cross-train in the breakfast area to answer any guest related questions and assist with cleaning duties as necessary. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. 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, 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:  Security Officer   Perform protective and enforcement functions in a friendly and courteous manner to maintain a safe and secure hotel environment.   Potential Career Path    Security Supervisor/Manager – Director of Security Essential Job Functions - Patrol designated hotel areas. - Respond to disturbances and emergency situations.   - Maintain daily activity log. - Maintain confidentiality with respect to guest and employee incidents. - Prepare incident and other reports and communicate all related information to hotel management. - Access secured areas for authorized personnel. - Complete incident/accident reports in a clear and concise manner. - Escort guests to their rooms or assist guest’s w/entry into their rooms according to hotel standards. - 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.   - Monitor TV cameras, if applicable. - Perform bell person tasks and assist guests with luggage. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred. - Prior security experience desirable.  - CPR/First Aid preferred.  Work Environment and 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 25 pounds, bending and reaching and climbing stairs. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It  

Opportunity: People Support Coordinator   Performs administrative tasks to support talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefit administration, and training functions.    Potential Career Path      People Support Generalist – People Support Manager – People Support Director   Essential Job Functions - Process, verify and maintain employee and applicant documentation in human resources information systems. - Record and process employee status changes and benefits elections. - Compile and report employee and applicant data. - Assist with new hire paperwork and the on-boarding process. - Explain company human resources policies and procedures to employees and applicants. - Assist employees and applicants with completing required forms and procedures. - Coordinate employee communications. - Assist in planning employee events and informational meetings. - Provide administrative support to human resources management staff. - Prepare for and/or conduct new employee orientations. - Complete special projects such as open enrollment, hotel integrations, and employee review process. - Maintain current human resources knowledge and training. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associates or Bachelors degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.  - Three years administrative support experience. - Two years human resources experience. - Strong knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local employment, health and safety regulations. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook. Work Environment and Context - Requires sitting for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate computers and keyboards. - Includes occasional travel. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It