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contact us at the address provided if you are a top-level, trustworthy
hospitality manager or executive looking for opportunities with the finest companies in our industry
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 Hospitality Analyst: Real Estate Consulting Firm- South Florida
There is an immediate need for a seasoned hospitality analyst for a full service real estate advisory practice. The practice offers integrated, multi-disciplinary services including acquisition, development, operations and disposition for every major segment: from lodging to travel, from tourism to attractions. Seeking qualified individuals with two to three years minimum of related experience. Responsibilities: Supervise multiple client engagements and other related activities. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex real estate concepts. Participate in advisory engagements and communicate complex real estate issues to the team and the client. Advisory engagements typically involve analysis of hospitality companies and proposed projects, including market, financial, operational and investment analyses; acquisition/development due diligence; strategy design and tourism planning, market and feasibility studies. Review work performed by staff and assist with quality control. Research and assist with practice development and sales efforts. Foster teamwork and innovative thinking through training on advisory procedures. Requirements: this position is analytically based, not operationally. An undergraduate or graduate degree in Real Estate, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Finance, Economics, Accounting. At least 2+ years of hospitality experience working as an advisor for a professional services firm, or equivalent transactional/quantitative hospitality industry experience. Strong analytical/quantitative skill (financial modeling/cash flow modeling experience), strong business writing and presentation skills, excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and strong technical skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel when necessary. Travel is estimated as 50% or more of the time and includes domestic and international. Conversancy in the Spanish language is greatly preferred. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please call us for more details.
Hospitality Acquisitions Analyst/Associate- private equity hotel real estate firm- Mid-Atlantic
A privately held firm that is actively engaged in the development, acquisition, repositioning, renovation, and re-branding of institutional-quality hotel properties throughout North America and the Caribbean seeks an acquisitions analyst. This person will perform fieldwork, data collection and analysis to evaluate hotel markets, conduct site and property inspections, and prepare supply and demand, proforma financial and valuation analyses. Other responsibilities will include drafting presentations and investment memos and advanced pro-forma and financial structure spreadsheet modeling. The analyst will have direct interaction with other departments within the company, as well as with senior management. Qualifications: a bachelors degree in hospitality management or accounting/finance, with 2-5 years hospitality industry experience, preferably in consulting or finance, and with strong knowledge of the lodging and real estate industries. Very IT literate with computer modeling experience and the ability to produce high quality reports in a timely manner. Must be self-motivated, a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, goal-oriented, and results driven. Position available fall 2008. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please call or Email for more details.
Hospitality Financial Analyst- private equity hotel real estate firm- New York City metro area
A privately held real estate investment company based in New York that manages funds for public and private institutions seeks a hospitality analyst who will be responsible for working closely with the asset management/acquisition team for East Coast lodging projects and also collaborating with the company's West Coast team. There will also be close interaction with the firm's capital markets, legal, and accounting groups. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, underwriting, financial modeling, scenario analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Requirements: BS/BA required, with a major in hotel administration, business, finance, computer science or accounting. 2-5 years of full-time work experience, preferably in hospitality real estate/finance/development. Educational and/or professional background in hospitality, or at a minimum a strong interest in the lodging sector in specific is critical. Significant experience with financial modeling, strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, top proficiency in Excel and knowledge of Argus, VBA & MRI a plus. Good verbal and written communications skills, as well as organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please call or Email for more details.
Senior Hospitality Associate- real estate consulting firm- New York City
A New York-based national real estate/financial consulting firm is seeking a senior associate for their hospitality consulting practice. The firm represents leading public and private real estate entities, including more than 70 REITs, as well as financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds and pension advisors. Their hospitality advisory services include acquisition and development, asset management, due diligence and operational review. Looking for graduates with 2-5 years of quantitative industry or consulting experience. Bachelor's degree and outstanding academic record. Excellent writing skills, as well as great communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate financial data. Understand all fundamentals of real estate, economics, and finance. Must be able to model cash flows and have a solid understanding of discounted cash flow analyses. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a team actively involved in every element of our consulting process, including due diligence, financial modeling, feasibility & market studies, asset management and operational review. This associate will have a broad scope of responsibilities- ranging from market research to assisting in the preparation and production of reports and presentations. This position provides an excellent medium in which to learn and apply the principles of real estate while gaining real world experience. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, creative, and anxious to work in an entrepreneurial environment. Additionally, he/she should be extremely computer literate, including proficiency with Excel (modeling), should possess excellent writing skills and have a strong work ethic. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please call or Email for more details.
Feasibility Managers / Directors focusing on Latin America and SE Asia- two positions- mid-Atlantic and Singapore
Two feasibility opportunities with this large international hospitality firm are available at the mid- to senior level. Both positions require a strong understanding of the real estate and hospitality industries, as well as a solid foundation of lodging real estate analytical experience. The Mid-Atlantic based position will focus on projects in Mexico/Central/South America, and thus a candidate with and experience/background in Latin American hospitality real estate will be given priority. Strong Spanish language skills are also a large plus. The other opportunity is based in Singapore, and the ideal candidate would be a feasibility/acquisitions person with 4-5 years of Asian experience, already located in Southeast Asia, with solid skill set and market knowledge of Asia. This person would essentially act as the firm's feasibility arm in Asia, but would also take a role in the acquisitions process. The primary focus of each position will be to support the acquisitions and dispositions process by completing proforma underwriting, valuation and due diligence analyses. The opportunities will also contribute to the departments' other varied responsibilities and functions, which currently include: feasibility and underwriting analysis of acquisitions and major capital projects, NAV, tax and hold valuations for owned assets, portfolio operational analysis and benchmarking, industry research and analysis, market research and analysis, and preparation of quarterly operating reviews and outlook presentations. The two feasibility positions are also responsible for fieldwork and analysis to evaluate hotel markets, conduct site and property inspections, and prepare supply, demand, proforma financial and valuation analyses with minimal supervision. Advanced pro-forma and financial structure spreadsheet modeling are a must. Also required: a BS/MBA/MPS with concentration in hospitality, real estate or finance with minimum of 4 years of quality feasibility and/or financial analysis experience with a major hotel company or hospitality consultancy. Excellent report writing, communication, analytical and computer (Excel/Word/database) skills are core requirements. Candidates should be self-motivated, committed to quality, and possess a strong desire to achieve team/company goals. These positions will require approximately 25% domestic and/or international travel. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please call or Email for more details.
Hospitality Business/Financial Analyst- branded hotel firm- Southeastern US
This analyst will serve as a team member of the integrated analysis solutions Group and will support all aspects of financial and operations analysis and reporting. This position will serve an integral role in maintaining and developing analytical models and reports through the use of business intelligence applications. Position works closely with Operations, Sales and Marketing, Revenue Management, Accounting and Finance and Information Technology. Responsibilities: to support the development of analytical models for data analysis. Perform data mining, warehousing and basic reporting functions, and provide business specifications to IT vendors for development. The ability to work in a team environment cannot be stressed enough. Requires strong analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communications skills required, as position works closely with senior management to provide strategic support. Must have the ability to translate operating and financial information into reports that are meaningful to key decision makers. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Effective time management and ability to multi-task. Strong mathematical skills, especially focusing on financial and statistical formulas. A working knowledge of methods used in financial analysis is essential. Education/experience: BS in Hotel Administration, Business, Finance, MIS, Accounting, Hotel Management, or Economics. At least one year of full-time hospitality experience is strongly preferred. Requires advanced Excel and Access database skills. Experience with OLAP applications strongly preferred (specifically Cognos and/or Proclarity). Working for and with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please call or Email for more details.
Analyst / Manager, Feasibility and Investment Analysis for China, UAE, or India- international hotel firm-multiple positions- Shanghai, Dubai, and New Delhi
Responsible for conducting feasibility studies and financial analysis for all of the company's hotel projects in either China, the Emirates, or India. 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 for the company and the joint venture partner(s). Provide support services for China/UAE/India 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. BS degree with specialization in Hotel Administration, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Asset Management, or Revenue Management. Fluency in language for each area (Mandarin, Arabic, or Hindi) required, and for the Analyst position, a minimum of 1 year of full-time analytical hospitality experience is required. More senior candidates will be considered for the Manager role. Working for a Cornell Hotel School graduate. Please call or Email for more details.
Restaurant Manager- inn- Monterey Peninsula, California
Unique country inn on the Monterey coast has an unusual opportunity for the right candidate to take managerial responsibility of its large and successful restaurant. The position calls for excellent organizational and communications skills, team leadership, and a high level of guest service expertise. Working directly with a Cornell alumnus. Please contact us for more details.
Food and Beverage Director- Pennsylvania ski resort
Large year-round ski / summer resort in the Pocono mountains seeks a talented and qualified Director of Food and Beverage. Position reports to the EVP and GM. In alignment with the resort's vision, mission, and organizational values, and in coordination with the senior management team, the Director of F&B is responsible and accountable for the profitable operation of all the F&B outlets operated at the resort. With his/her management team, the director will deliver memorable experiences to the guests while they enjoy the facilities and will ensure that all employees reach their maximum potential. Specific functions: to think strategically about departmental growth and about both the guest and the employee experience. Will drive initiatives to maximize revenues; control merchandise inventory, labor costs and other expenses; oversee food safety practices; anticipate business levels and adjust staffing accordingly; oversee the development of management and leadership skills of the team members; develop menus, pricing, themes & events for various food outlets; coordinate business development activities with outside consultants; obtain and secure the permits required to operate and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations; and choose suppliers / maintain relationships. Requirements: budgeting and financial modeling experience, leadership, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills, delegation and priority management, 10 + years of F&B experience, fluent in the use of Windows and related applications. Please contact us for more details.
Directors of Hotel Operations, fast tracking to General Manager- major hotel ownership/management company- multiple positions nationwide
Large and growing international hospitality ownership/management company seeks experienced hotel operations professionals to move quickly into full-service hotel General Manager slots. Successful candidates will be placed at one of the firm's branded full-service hotels as Directors of Operations for fast-track training, and then quickly promoted into GM positions elsewhere. All positions require a senior managerial level hotel operations background, preferably with an upscale hotel brand or management company. Also required are excellent communicational and organizational skills and demonstrated leadership ability. If you are currently a junior, younger AGM/GM of an upscale branded select service or full service hotel and aspire to work for a very successful and growing firm, these opportunities should be of great interest. Working for and with multiple Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more details.
General Manager, new boutique hotel- Shanghai, China
General Manager sought for a 26 room, ultra-luxury boutique hotel that opened in winter 2008 in Shanghai. One of the pioneers in the boutique hotel segment in China, this organization plans 8-10 more hotels in Chinese cities. The company is looking for someone who could advance to head up the multi-unit management side of the business group as the owners focus on growing the company via the development realm. Must have general or executive assistant management experience in the international 5 star, high-end resort /boutique hotel segment. Service orientation / training focused. Strong finance and budgeting skills--can read and analyze p&l, cash flow etc. Must be a leader, energetic, outgoing, a great communicator,
organized and experienced at reporting. Computer skills required: Excel, Word, strong Hotel PMS and reservation systems. Compensation based on experience, talent, skill. Both Chinese nationals and expats will be considered. Relocation and health insurance provided. Fluent English reading and writing required, with basic Chinese language skills preferred. Please call or Email us for more details.
Corporate Controller -large hotel ownership/management firm- Southeastern US
A newly created position for this fast-growing and successful national multi-brand hotel company that has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 25 years. They currently own 25 franchised hotels with 4,000 rooms. The Corporate Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated plan for the control of operations for the firm's properties and entities with regards to budgets, forecasts, profit planning, and other aspects of the business. The Corporate Controller will also be responsible for measuring performance against business plans and budgets and for reporting and interpreting the results of operation to all levels of management. He/she will manage all of the general accounting and budgeting activities, to include reporting at the hotel and corporate levels; financial forecasting; budgeting; accounting systems; internal controls; cash management; payroll; cash flow reporting; and collection of accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors or masters degree in accounting or CPA. Minimum 5-7 years experience working as a regional or corporate controller/asst. controller. Multi-property experience in a hotel environment is required. As an integral member of the company's staff, the candidate must exemplify the highest standards of honesty, integrity and discretion. The individual should be a
detail-oriented person who can tackle complex assignments and welcome new challenges. The candidate should be numerate and analytical, with a very strong attention to detail. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, along with a positive attitude, will be essential to success in this highly dynamic organization. The desire and ability to work closely with senior management, and the personal growth opportunity that this represents, will be expected and rewarded. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more details.
Executive Vice President of Corporate Hotel Development- South Florida
A well established, entrepreneurial real estate development company located in Miami seeks a senior hospitality executive to oversee and grow their expanding luxury hotel division in Latin America. A dynamic, experienced, high-energy individual with entrepreneurial spirit, multi-tasking experience, and executive-level successful hotel investment/financial/operations analysis and due diligence experience is required, as preferably is competency in Spanish. Ability to assume a meaningful leadership role in company's acquisition /development business plan. Knowledge of management contracts. Acquisitions: lead responsibility for: analyzing financial, market and operational transaction feasibility for the company's projects. Creating and analyzing proformas of income and expense, market competition, penetration, and REVPAR analysis and surveys; investment modeling and structuring, contracts, design, and branding. Knowledge of hotel operations, branding, and marketing essential. Acquisitions due diligence management: Managing due diligence process and timetable for all pending hotel transactions, including: obtaining and analyzing/reviewing all necessary information from governmental agencies, brokers, agents, and consultants. Acquisition identification and negotiation assistance: assisting in identifying sites and existing hotels for potential acquisition throughout Mexico/Caribbean/Central/South America. Assisting in reviewing and preparing acquisition/closing, financing, and branding requirements. Asset/project management: supervising all hospitality aspects of
hotel project development, specifically as far as site, design review. FF&E expertise and construction budget supervision. Performing ongoing
asset management evaluations, visits and reports for hotels currently owned and for new hotels to be built/acquired. Assisting in the preselling
of the hotel and residential components. Extensive and senior-level operations management and development/ asset management expertise required.
Please contact us for more details.
Senior Project Managers - multiple positions- Real Estate Development firm- South Florida
Same firm as above needs senior development / project management professionals for multiple mixed-use hospitality projects in Caribbean/ Mexico/
Central/ South America. Spanish language skills are very desirable. Plan, coordinate, direct and supervise all activities from conception and development through feasibility and market analysis, design, sales, construction and operation. Argus, Excel, Primavera, cash flow/ IRR analysis. More details available when you contact us.
Quality Assurance/Brand Standards- multiple positions- major hotel company- Washington DC area
1.) Senior Director, Brand Standards and Compliance: the face of the brand. Oversee the company's compliance function and communication of brand standards for multiple brands, including identifying and implementing key strategic and operational initiatives designed to positively impact the compliance levels of the franchisees. Ensure that the quality assurance process and other compliance-related processes are designed to achieve brand strategy objectives and are executed on-budget and in a way that helps to maintain franchisee satisfaction. 15+ years of relevant work experience, ideally with large hotel company or major consulting firm. Experience in hospitality or franchising is preferred.
Experience with brand management, implementation of brand standards, and/or compliance/quality assurance in a franchised environment is preferred. Self-starter with ability to lead and manage key strategic projects from start to finish. Experience managing strategic and tactical projects and implementing field-based initiatives is required. Strong analytical skills and orientation towards process and detail are essential. Ability to manage cross-functional teams.
2.) Director, Brand Standards: manage quality assurance program operations. Oversee operation of QA program, including QAR scheduling and information sharing with outside QA vendor. Supervise implementation of program enhancements that improve access to data and provide operational efficiencies in running the program. Develop processes and IT solutions for key aspects of QA program. Manage program budget; explore opportunities for cost savings. Represent QA program to internal and external audiences. Required: 5 to 8+ years of relevant work experience, ideally with large hotel company or major consulting firm; experience in hospitality, franchising industries, or related industries preferred. Experience managing
projects and implementing field-based initiatives is required, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
3.) Project Manager, Brand Planning and Management: assists the Senior Director, Brand Planning and Management, in devising, launching and maintaining short and long-term strategic brand plans that improve operating and financial performance for the company and its franchisees. Analyzes and implements opportunities to maximize operating performance, financial performance, and franchise sales. Monitors and analyzes brand performance and competitive landscape. Prepares presentations and communications regarding brand strategy, and delivers
communications to internal and external audiences. Required: strong competency skills in the following areas: managing customer relationships, organizational skills, providing business reason for change, decision-making, planning and executing projects, managing a budget, communicating corporate information, listening to others, and creating an inclusive culture. 3-4 years of program or product management experience, ideally with a Fortune 500 company. Experience in the hospitality or franchising industry is preferred. Must have the ability to gather, analyze and summarize moderate to complex data. All positions above working for and with a Cornell Hotel School graduate. Please contact us for specific details.
Corporate Chef- Asian fast casual multi-unit restaurant chain- Sydney, Australia
Corporate Chef sought by Australia's premier fast casual noodle restaurant. The concept lets the customer build their own noodle dish by choosing the cooking style-- Thai, Malay, Japanese or Chinese-- the type of noodles, and the ingredients. They also serve curries, soups, hawker specials, and desserts. The company is currently growing aggressively and is on schedule to have 14+ sites by end of 2008 throughout Australia, with various developmental and international franchise arrangements under negotiation for exponential growth. Hence, an opportunity exists for a right minded chef to join the team as a Corporate Chef. We are looking for a talented, creative and knowledgeable chef who wants to join an upcoming chain in its initial stages and grow with it. The position reports to the owners, who are Cornell Hotel School alumni. Formal culinary training is required, as is a sound knowledge of different Asian food styles, traditional and modern cooking techniques. The candidate should have the demonstrated ability to stay abreast of current and future food trends, including health and product issues, and to have a working knowledge of Word & Excel. A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a 5 star hotel or restaurant as a Sous Chef. 5 Years kitchen experience in total. Also needs experience in managing food cost on a strict basis. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for further details.
Food and Beverage/Operations/Facilities Managers- East Africa (multiple positions)
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 Darfur region of the Sudan and are supporting international relief efforts in that area. 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. A unique, meaningful, and challenging job for a recent graduate of a
hospitality program. Generous benefits including travel, lodging and F&B. Please contact us for more information.
