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worldwide. Since we graduated from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and worked there
for many years, we specialize in finding great opportunities for Cornell alumni and graduates of many of
the finest international colleges of hospitality management.
Here are some current opportunities available through Philippus Miller III & Associates:
Senior Analyst / Manager, Feasibility and Investment Analysis - international hotel firm - Washington, DC
The primary focus of this team-based position is to support the acquisitions and dispositions process by completing due diligence analyses. The team is responsible for conducting feasibility studies and financial and underwriting analysis for this large hotel company's many projects, with particular emphasis on Latin and South America. Evaluate and make critical recommendations regarding development proposals, including non-capital management and franchise agreements, from other company offices worldwide. Act as a liaison between multiple regional development teams. Visit potential sites and hotels. Work with Marketing departments to review local market demands, identify key competitors, conduct SWOT analyses, and establish pro-forma market positioning of hotels. Review markets and products for appropriate branding. Work with Finance to produce financial analyses and pro-forma projections. Support Development with capital investment proposals while ensuring investment criteria are met and approval process is followed. Conduct objective and constructively critical appraisals of project proposals from a financial and strategic perspective and provide briefing notes and recommendations. Assist with evaluating economic effect of expansion, improvement, divestiture and other capital projects with regards to financial implications. Provide support services for development efforts which include (1) comprehensive research and financial analyses of development or contract renewal projects, and (2) routine reporting of a rolling development pipeline for operational and budget forecasting and strategic planning. Requirements: BS degree with specialization in Hotel Administration, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Asset Management, or Revenue Management. Fluency in Spanish/Portuguese a major asset. Strong communications /presentation skills and the ability to function well as a member of a team. A solid foundation of lodging real estate analytical experience is required for the Analyst position, which requires a minimum of 3 years of full-time analytical hospitality experience. More senior candidates will be considered for the Manager role. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni/ae. Please call or Email us for more details.
Director of Asset Management - hotel company - Toronto, ONT Canada
Reporting to the Senior VP Asset Management, the Director will play an important role in the development and deployment of the company's strategic plan and will implement systems and processes to ensure that the plan meets or exceeds the company's objectives. A strong focus will be placed on monitoring and managing performance of their designated owned hotel portfolio. Specific responsibilities include annual business planning, operational reviews, capital budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, contract management, capex execution, and portfolio valuation to ensure that the owned assets have an increasing valuation in the marketplace. This newly created position will be responsible for maintaining a high level of integrity for the company's physical assets and maximizing returns for those owned hotels within the portfolio. The individual in this role will also provide transactional support related to the acquisition and disposition of hotel assets. A strong operational background/understanding is essential to this position, whose core functions include the monitoring of operations performance, acquisitions/dispositions, capital planning, valuation and underwriting, and relationship building with all stakeholders. Requirements: Canadian citizenship is a huge plus, and fluency in French is an asset as well. A minimum of 3 to 5 years in supporting a well developed asset management function of a large scale, multi unit hospitality platform. A college degree in hospitality, business, or commerce. Experience within a North American-based hotel brand / private equity fund / hospitality consulting group / third party asset management services provider / hospitality commercial real estate platform. Relevant hospitality experience, specifically related to operations, acquisitions, dispositions and recapitalizations. University degree in hospitality business / administration. Firm knowledge and understanding of hotel operating systems and their linkage to corporate financial reports, that are necessary for short and long term benchmarking. Proficiency in conducting market, feasibility and highest and best use studies. Strong analytical skills, specifically as they relate to hospitality valuation and investment analysis. Expertise in portfolio capital planning within the hospitality industry. Skilled at building mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners, suppliers and hotels. Successful experience in leading a team of employees on stated mission-critical initiatives as they align with the company's strategic plan. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more information.
Analyst, Asset Management - hotel company - Toronto, ONT Canada
For the same organization as the Director opportunity above, this newly created position will be responsible for maintaining a high level of integrity for the company's physical assets and maximizing returns for those hotels within the owned portfolio. The Analyst, Asset Management will assist in the deployment of systems and processes to enhance asset value and enable the company to achieve a long term real estate strategy within the brand portfolio. The focus of the role will be on involvement in the asset management function to support leadership decisionmaking, particularly as it relates to improving profitability and efficiency of owned hotels and the systems necessary to achieve these objectives. The Analyst will assist with the preparation and monitoring of the individual asset management plans; monitor asset performance via regular meetings, review reports, operating expenses and capital programs; communicate risk management, environmental policy compliance and other legal requirements related to the asset; and assist in the acquisition and disposition process by carrying out due diligence regarding new investment opportunities. Will participate in developing, deploying and monitoring the capital planning process and assist with underwriting potential acquisitions from sourcing to closing. Will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for all owned hotels, conduct market and feasibility studies related to hotel investment and acquisition, and promote mutually beneficial relationships with various stakeholders. Requirements: Canadian citizenship is a very important plus, and fluency in French is also an asset. A college degree in hospitality, business, or commerce. A minimum of 2 to 4 years in supporting a large-scale hospitality asset management platform; experience within a North American based hotel brand/ private equity fund/ hospitality consulting group/ third party asset management services provider/ commercial hospitality real estate firm. Relevant hospitality experience, specifically involving operations, acquisitions, transactions, dispositions and recapitalizations. Knowledge and understanding of hotel operating systems and their linkage to corporate financial reports necessary for short and long term benchmarking. Skilled at building mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners, suppliers and hotels. Strong analytical skills, specifically as it relates to hospitality valuation and investment analysis. Familiar with portfolio capital planning within the hospitality industry. Proficiency in conducting market, feasibility and highest and best use studies. A financial designation is an asset. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more details.
Director of Finance - independent luxury resort- Caribbean
Independent 160 room luxury Caribbean beach resort seeks a knowledgeable hospitality finance executive who can help maximize the potential of this fabulous resort while also creating excellent financial returns for its investors. Reporting to the Managing Director and responsible for overall management of all financial accounting, purchasing, HR and MIS functions, including, but not limited to, safeguarding all assets, strategic planning/budgeting, and compliance with internal controls and procedures. Manage the finance and HR departments, prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements and provide analysis and feedback on same. Prepare and review monthly cash flow reports and ensure cash flow is managed correctly. Ensure income reports are reconciled daily. Work closely with the management team in recruiting, hiring and training staff. Manage the work permit process for all expat staff. Help to develop a service culture among the accounting and finance team. Prepare the property operating and capital budgets and business plans, involving property operations personnel in the process. Ensure accuracy and completion of the budgets on or before the due date. Prepare the annual business plan and quarterly board reports. Ensure that owner monthly accounting process is efficient in terms of information flows, monthly statements and accounts and debtor collection. Requirements: Must possess excellent leadership skills and employ a hands-on approach to management. Strong experience communicating, training, and managing all levels of staff. Needs to have a thorough knowledge of hotel accounting operations, purchasing, HR and MIS functions. Five to seven years minimum in accounting and finance in a luxury hotel or resort, preferably in a complex operations environment. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word experience required. CPA is a plus. Bachelor's degree in hotel administration, business, accounting, or related discipline in hospitality field. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Attractive compensation, housing, and incentive packages. Please contact us for many more details.
Asset Manager - Branded Hotel Ownership / Management company - Atlanta, GA
A large owner and operator of select and full-service multi-branded hotels seeks an asset manager to function as a liaison with the firm's outside management companies. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Operations, the responsibilities will be to monitor the management companies' performance and work with a variety of internal and external advisors and vendors so as to increase RevPar penetration and NOI margins at an efficient capital cost. This Asset Manager will review business and marketing plans and report on key metrics and processes. He/she will evaluate management company benchmarks and suggest operational re-engineering as needed to improve performance. Will assist in developing operating budgets/forecasts track hotel performance, review data and documents, and suggest operational re-engineering as needed to improve performance. Will also provide an on-going evaluation of market risk and exposure and conduct SWOT analyses. Will prepare internal and investor reports and presentations, and research and write compelling draft market and asset descriptions for property offering memorandums. Will conduct site inspections and travel as needed. Foreign languages are a plus. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in hospitality or real estate. At least five to six years of relevant experience in the hotel real estate industry. The profile might include experience: with nationally recognized consulting, appraisal, asset management, or hotel management firms. Demonstrated expertise/experience with major brands. A verifiable track record of achieving results, exceeding goals, successful property turn-arounds, repositioning and renovations. Strong independent, analytic interpretation and quantitative skills. A competitive compensation package will be provided. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more information.
Financial Analyst - Branded Hotel Ownership / Management company - Atlanta, GA
A large owner and operator of select and full-service multi-branded hotels (same organization as above) seeks an experienced Financial Analyst. Based in Atlanta, and under the direction of the CEO, this analyst will assist the CEO with special, in-depth financial analysis projects to support the business strategy. He /she will develop operating, financial, IRR and cash flow models and will understand Monte Carlo modeling and advanced excel modeling techniques. Will also perform "what-if" modeling and trend analysis, financial impact or capital expenditure ROI analyses, and hold/sell and internal valuation scenarios. Will gather and analyze data and develop pro-forma projections to support disposition, refinancing, and/or rebranding options. Work with the CEO to identify areas of improvement and on special projects including value enhancement and benchmarking projects. Make recommendations to the CEO regarding cost savings or profit generating opportunities, and recommend changes in business models or processes based on analysis and forecasting. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in hospitality, and at least five years of relevant experience in the hotel real estate industry. A strong independent, critical analytic, assessing, interpretation and quantitative skills involving large amounts of information. IT fluency and the ability to create complex excel formulas. Knowledge of FileMaker Pro database a plus. The profile might include experience with nationally recognized consulting, appraisal, asset management, or hotel management firms. A competitive compensation package will be provided. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more details.
General Manager - luxury boutique hotel- New York, NY
A preopening and opening General Manager is sought for an international hotel group's first USA property. This 60 room, high design hotel, currently under construction and employing noted architects and designers, is projecting ADRs in the $375 range and expects a soft opening in late fall 2010, with full opening in spring 2011. The hotel will have a 60 indoor/40 outdoor seat proprietary three-meal restaurant, along with two cellar-level bar/lounges, one with limited access which will be available for select private events. Additionally, there will be a partially enclosed roof deck with bar, grill and swimming pool. Lobby seating with beverage service and full room service. The General Manager will report to two corporate directors who are based out of the country, and will have a full executive team reporting to him/her. Responsibilities: project management for pre-opening, including full budgetary oversight of all pre-opening expenses; advise on product presentation, including menu items, service ware, and collateral/printed materials; selection and procurement of supplies and guest related items. After opening, overall operational oversight; regular reporting of financial measures, service and other issues to ownership; compliance with all laws, health and safety codes; setting operational standards in compliance with company parameters; direct budgetary process, set financial goals and develop action plans for their achievement, including regular progress meetings with all managers; develop service goals as well as action plans for their achievement. Overall responsibility for marketing the hotel and all facilities, in cooperation with a retained PR agency, including development of the marketing plan, implementation of marketing strategies, development and implementation of internal and external marketing programs; coordinating new and special event menu production; develop the hotel marketing plan and implement marketing strategies. Requirements: the preferred applicant will have an international background, either via nationality or through education, but with solid hospitality experience in the NYC market. Fresh, and with new ideas. The hotel will communicate a Latin/ Mediterranean /South American lifestyle feel and vibe, so candidates from these regions are perfect for this project. The candidate must have an outstanding knowledge of the food & beverage business, as the hotel will derive half of its revenues from this department. Experience on a managerial level in both rooms and F&B, proven financial acumen, experience with P&L responsibility, and ability to deliver budgetary goals. Ability to motivate management and facilitate a team environment among staff. Experience in design /concept forward independent hotels. A self-motivated individual who is able to work autonomously and with limited oversight from ownership. Fluent English, both written and spoken, and other European language(s) strongly desirable. A competitive salary and incentive package based on experience. Please contact us for more details.
Director of Food and Beverage - luxury Caribbean island resort
Reports to the General Manager and a member of this historic, noted 130 key resort's Executive Committee. Responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, to include two restaurants in season, extensive room service, beverage, sanitation, and catered weddings/banquets. Working closely with the James Beard Award-winning executive chef and other members of the executive team, the Director will establish new and innovative levels / practices of service and ensure that the departments are prepared and organized to operate at these highest levels. Responsibilities: establish a close working relationship with all department heads and supervisors; plan details of all aspects of operational performance and, via training and coaching, ensure that these standards are met. Plan all menus and wine lists with Chef. Ensure that a complete HAACP program is maintained and highest levels of sanitation are enforced. Design, establish, and manage a butler service for the many private villas at the resort. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in hospitality management with a minimum of five years of food and beverage managerial experience in a luxury hotel/resort environment; strong depth of knowledge in food and wine; expertise in training, development, and service standards; excellent interpersonal communications and leadership skills. Caribbean hospitality experience and a second language are strongly desirable. Competitive compensation will include housing and automobile. Please contact us for more details.
International Hospitality Operations Consultants - location of one's choice
A private international hotel operational consulting firm seeks hospitality professionals with strong hotel operations backgrounds to fill a unique and demanding position. This consulting firm guides many of the world's most noted hotels, resorts, and brands through the vital relationships between brand integrity, the guest experience, and employee behavior. It currently has advisory engagements in over 90 countries and is dedicated to long-term relationships with clients whose brands are synonymous with great service and execution. The firm's purpose is to maximize the value and strength of their client's brands by helping them become known as the best of their kind by industry, media and the public: to help them grow brand recognition and to assist them in achieving superior results in REVPAR, RGI and market share. The first responsibility of these consultants is to conduct meticulous field research. Using that comprehensive analysis, they add insightful thinking to develop comparisons, contrasts, conclusions and concepts. A typical consultant for the firm has a successful managerial background in hotel and resort operations, has achieved positions on the executive committees of well known luxury hotels, has lived and worked in multiple countries and speaks their languages, and has a degree from a prestigious hotel or culinary school. Requirements: Must possess a minimum of 4-5 years of executive level hospitality/culinary operations experience. Extensive knowledge of and managerial experience in food and beverage is particularly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in different countries and with various cultures. Must be a great communicator, possess excellent writing skills, and have complete fluency in English. Proficiency in other languages, particularly Mandarin and/ or Cantonese, is very desirable as well. Excellent organizational skills. Candidates must travel 18 days per month to all continents, be detail-oriented, able to work independently and to adhere to project protocols. Relocation is typically not required, so long as one lives near a major airport. Please contact us for more details.
Development Associate - hotel management/development firm - Indiana
A growing and successful select and full-service hotel ownership/development/management company based in Indiana is seeking a self-motivated leader with a hospitality Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2-3 years of experience in the real estate industry, preferably in the hospitality sector. The firm is currently developing hotels in targeted areas that deliver high returns on investment. Responsibilities, as in most smaller, entrepreneurial organizations, will vary widely, but will include: consulting with the president to develop and execute real estate strategies to meet business objectives; interacting regularly with clients, lenders, partners, and government entities; financial modeling and analysis; developing operational cost savings strategies and evaluating alternative financial structures; gathering real estate requirements, developing alternative solutions, and implementing a preferred approach to achieve desired results; participating in firm marketing and business development opportunities; and contributing to the preparation of proposals, presentations and reports. Requirements: the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a thorough understanding of client needs and dedication to service. Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, leadership experience and negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communications, and a high level of proficiency in IT /MS office. Please contact us for more details.
Director, Supply Chain / Catering / Financial and Bidding Management - Nairobi, Kenya
A seasoned, large-scale, catering supply / inventory / procurement expert is sought for a logistics company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The two positions below are also with the same organization. Specific responsibilities will include all supply chain management, sourcing, and distribution of product to many remote sites in East Africa; inventory control and management; financial oversight of the large-scale catering operation; and arranging the assembling and import of containerized food shipments from overseas so as to take advantage of economies of scale. The company is now in the bidding stage on multiple US government catering contracts, which if successful will result in substantial growth. The supply chain director will also build and supervise a bid team, responsible for the sourcing, preparation and presentation of RFPs and standardized bids to the US government. Experience in the technical bid process is thus essential. Extensive experience in large scale catering operations / financials / supply chain management is strongly desired. Appropriate experience may have been gained in the military or government, with a government supplier, in flight kitchens, with contracted services companies, or from institutional or corporate settings. Working for an organization that provides remote African site project support needs and provides the highest standard of service in remote areas and often under difficult conditions. A specialist in rapid response, this company's extensive logistics and support services experience, equipment base, and reputation for quality have resulted in its providing key field support services to the United Nations, international development organizations, multi-national companies, exploration companies, and film and television crews. Our search firm has had great success in placing numerous successful candidates with this organization over the years. Please contact us for full details.
Residential / Office Compound Operations Manager - South Sudan
Overall responsibility for the complete operation of two large residential/office compounds located in the southern Sudan. The residential compound contains approximately 50 guestrooms, gym, pool, health club, kitchens servicing an a la carte restaurant, bar, and banquet/catering facility, tennis courts, and a full communications center, along with all fresh water, laundry, and waste systems. All facilities are of excellent quality. The office compound houses office space for 100, a conference building, warehouses, satellite communications and support facilities. Guests stay for both the short-term and long-term, and many dignitaries also reside in the facility when visiting the region. All 40 to 50 staff members report to this operations manager position. Both this job and the camp manager positions below will be working with other Cornell Hotelies within a company that provides remote African site project support needs and provides the highest standard of service in remote areas and often under difficult conditions. A specialist in rapid response, the company's extensive logistics and support services experience, equipment base, and reputation for quality have resulted in its providing key field support services to the United Nations, international development organizations, multi-national companies, exploration companies, and film and television crews. This compound operations manager position is senior to the facilities managers below, and thus qualifications will include a minimum of three (3) years of overseas professional managerial/supervisory experience, along with college-level/professional training in hotel management or a related field. Candidate must be a US citizen, and hospitality general manager experience in remote locations is preferred. Strong rooms and food and beverage experience is essential. Generous expat benefits include airfare, all housing, and meals. Our search firm has had great success in placing numerous successful candidates with this talented organization over the years. Please contact us for full details.
Operations/Food and Beverage/Facilities Managers - East Africa (multiple positions)
Manage, lead, and oversee every aspect of hospitality and F&B operations in remote locations in developing nations, hosting international expatriate guests. Working for and with other Cornell Hotelies with a company that provides remote African site project support needs and provides the highest standard of service in remote areas and often under difficult conditions. A specialist in rapid response, this company's extensive logistics and support services experience, equipment base, and reputation for quality have resulted in its providing key field support services to the United Nations, international development organizations, multi-national companies, exploration companies, and film and television crews. Most positions are located in the southern Sudan and Ethiopia. Candidates will be responsible for overall or department management of remote-site contracts and facilities and may be assigned special projects including, but not limited to: controls, internal auditing/systems review and implementation, food and beverage concept development and new business development. Candidates should be versed in food and beverage and hospitality operations, as well as IT proficient. A chef/ culinary background, or back of house / kitchen experience, is strongly desired. Some prior F&B and rooms management experience is required. Culinary and wine knowledge a plus. Must be a self-starting, detail oriented, entrepreneurial thinker. Must be able to work independently, with a team, and as a leader. Interest in sustainable development also a plus. Affinity for travel, adventure, and excitement a necessity. A unique, meaningful, and challenging job for an adventurous hospitality professional. Generous expat benefits include airfare, all housing, and meals. Our search firm has had great success in placing numerous successful candidates with this talented organization over the years. Please contact us for full details.
