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Please 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. Due to our long association with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration as a student, staff member, and volunteer, we naturally specialize in finding great opportunities for Cornell alumni and graduates of the other finest international colleges of hospitality management.

Here are all the current opportunities available through Philippus Miller III & Associates:

Chief Administrative Officer (Human Resources) - Convention Center - New York, NY
Seeking a chief administrative officer (CAO) to manage the human resources function at a busy New York City convention center. The CAO manages numerous aspects of the day-to-day operations of the business, specifically with regard to human resources and customer engagement. This senior executive will report directly to the center's CEO and will have three primary senior line reports - Labor, Human Resources, and Employee Benefits. He/she will be responsible for the performance of these departments. Broad expertise in the field of trade shows, meetings and conventions is a basic requirement for the role, and relevant New York City HR/labor experience is preferred. Specific tasks will include promoting a culture of engagement and performance standards to increase business results and develop the reputation of the center with its internal and external customers, providing instructional and motivational leadership to relevant department managers, and developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan for those departments. Review the organization's administrative policies, recommend changes and create implementation plans. Supervise internal and external customer engagement efforts. Establish and direct training and certification programs and oversee Health & Safety and Employee Benefits programs, administration, utilization, and marketing. Oversee Oracle HRIS conversion and implement Oracle as the company's system of record, including job evaluation methodology and a performance management program. With the guidance of the Senior Director of Labor, oversee labor relations and union related issues including discipline processes, grievance procedures, and other contract related events. The CAO will be results oriented, will possess a strong track record of success, and will have a background of strong business processes and customer focus with an ability to consult with, challenge and influence senior management on processes and practices that are misaligned with business objectives. He/she will also have demonstrated critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills and will have experience in collective bargaining and labor negotiations, as well as with employee development, talent assessment, compensation, change management, employee relations and employment law. Help institute a service vision and a "Culture of Yes" that will instill a change in attitude and inspire first class levels of customer service at every level of the organization. Foster increased and open lines of communication throughout the organization. Lead the effort to continuously improve morale. The CAO must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be driven, confident, organized, and an accomplished problem-solver. Please contact us for more information.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing - hotel ownership firm - Southeastern US
A large, established, full service multi-branded hotel development, ownership, and management company with more than 40 hotels is seeking a senior leader to direct their sales, marketing and revenue management function. This respected organization has been successful for many years in developing, acquiring, and operating full service properties on the US east coast under most of the major flags. The firm is actively acquiring, building, and selling hotels. The Vice President of Sales and Marketing will coordinate and direct all sales and top line revenue activity taking place in the company. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and supervising all sales and revenue management staff, The VP will maximize customer satisfaction and overall profitability of hotels by directing revenue generating activities in accordance with the firm's marketing plan. He/she will coordinate service activities related to the sales function in accordance with the high standards of the firm and will achieve revenue goals by developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies. Develop annual sales goals for staff which support achievement of the budget, monitor achievement of those goals, and implement alternative strategies as necessary to achieve revenue and room night goals. Maximizes sales productivity by ensuring that sales staff utilizes productive, contemporary, sales techniques. Meet and exceed the expectations of the employees by utilizing leadership skills and motivation techniques in order to maximize productivity and satisfaction. Participate in solving problems as required related to booked business, including space conflicts, threatened cancellations, and compromises between customer needs and hotel facilities. Enhances the firm?s community image and stays abreast of competition, new developments, and sales methods and techniques in the hotel industry. Conduct sales market assessment for possible hotel acquisitions and / or construction. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in hospitality, business, or marketing or a related field is preferred. Ten or more years of experience in hospitality sales/marketing in a management or supervisory position. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more information.
Corporate Director of Revenue Management - hotel ownership firm - Southeastern US
A large, established, full service multi-branded hotel development, ownership, and management company with more than 40 hotels is seeking a senior leader to direct their revenue management function. This respected organization has been successful for many years in developing, acquiring, and operating full service properties on the US east coast under most of the major flags. The firm is actively acquiring, building, and selling hotels. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and supervising Revenue Analysts and Coordinators, the function of the Director of Revenue Analysis is to maximize revenue and profit for the firm as a whole. He/she will develop individuals and teams to create and commit to personal and collective excellence. Establish an atmosphere of learning and growth, encourage and enable innovations and provide continuous feedback and exchange ideas. Evaluate total hotel revenues from all departments and put change in place. Need to be skilled at and utilize one or more of the brands' revenue management systems and tools to ensure that revenue and profit are maximized. For the firm's hotel acquisitions team, provide help with the due-diligence reports, five-year trend analysis, market trends, and revenue generators. Provide SWOT analyses for red zone hotels; assist in the 90-day goals to turn these hotels around. Conduct systems and staff audits when deemed necessary, and conduct displacement analysis in helping GMs and DOSs to make the right revenue decisions when accepting a volume account. Work with brand representatives on an ongoing basis to ensure brand compliance, know the latest implementations by the various brands and adhere to these changes. Effective tracking rate code assignments to all advertisements to maximize return on investment in order to make smart promotional decisions. Manage existing hotel and new acquisitions revenue management initiatives and execute in accordance with deadlines. Analyze demand/opportunity and strategize/revamp third party e-commerce marketing efforts on an ongoing basis. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish on-going goals and projects. A minimum of 5 years of total experience in the hospitality industry. A Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2-3 years of hospitality revenue management experience is required. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more details.
Personal Assistant / Business Operations Manager - private investor - La Jolla, CA
Reporting to the director of this noted business executive's personal office and based in La Jolla, California, we are seeking a junior hospitality professional who is bright, organized, good with numbers, and with a strong appreciation for service to organize and administer this individual's very active personal life. Primary responsibilities will include maintaining the principal's schedule, travel plans, and accounting/budgeting records-thereby coordinating seamless logistical communications between a global team of 8+ department heads. Act as the principal's personal assistant with an expectation of 24/7 rapid response. Duties will range widely within the corporate, non-profit, property management, and family office environments. This position will serve as a liaison between the Executive Office and the 50 global staff in three locations. Coordinate all executive meetings and calendar, as well as all domestic/ international travel arrangements, including extensive research and planning with regard to location, accommodations, venues, air, sea, and ground transport. Oversee all advance preparation with staff, aircraft, hotels, drivers etc. to ensure seamless travel for the principal. Learn and maintain knowledge of the principal's evolving preferences in order toanticipate needs and avoid issues before they arise. Oversee activities at multiple estates. Event planning / management abilities, from small to large scale and from casual to formal. Hiring and contracting of outside vendors and services as required. A flexible schedule will include long hours, nights, and weekends. Travel is estimated at 30% to start. Requirements: superior integrity and high level of confidentiality, with a strong service orientation. Creative and robust organizational and communications skills. Positive attitude, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and hard working. Expert skills in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and other scheduling technology. International experience and/or multi-lingual desirable. Ability, demeanor, and interest to be on call, available, and responsive 24/7. A firm but affable personality possessing a thick skin, and with the demonstrated ability to get along with all manner of personalities from all walks of life. Excellent people skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive and supportive working relationships within and among a highly diverse staff. Flexible and responsive. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in hotel administration and prior fast-paced office environment experience is required, as is a knowledge of food, wine, and service. A proven track record of attention to detail, meeting strict and competing deadlines, and of overall workplace excellence and success. The principal is a strong supporter of Cornell. Please contact us for further details.
Estate Manager / Chief of Staff - multiple residences nationwide - based in Greenwich, CT or Aspen, CO
Seeking an experienced and senior private estate manager to manage property and personnel at the owner's multiple residences around the country. The manager will be expected to determine the staffing needs of existing and potential new residences, successfully recruit high quality staff, establish or modify procedures and checklists to be followed by staff, and train staff accordingly. Additionally, the manager must be able to assess the daily staffing needs in each location, adjust the schedules as necessary to ensure the efficient use of personnel resources, and maintain seamless personal service and maintenance in each location. The manager must also be able to determine routine maintenance and special repair requirements for each residence, negotiate with and supervise outside vendors, manage household accounts and related budgeting, orchestrate special projects and functions, including those involved in purchasing and setting up new residences, and in general, make sure that the owners' lives are as carefree as possible. Candidates are expected to have an established track record of successful recruitment and management of service and maintenance staff in private residences. The estate manager will be expected to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Significant travel and availability to be on call are expected. Generous compensation for the right individual. Requirements: Prior experience as a multiproperty estate manager for private owners. A Bachelor's degree in hotel administration or business. Legal authorization to work in the US. The ability to travel on short notice and to respond to urgent items 24/7. Excellent communication and organizational skills, and a very strong attention to detail. Full criminal, financial and civil background checks are required. A positive attitude and an exceptional work ethic. Please contact us for more information.
Total Revenue Manager / Financial Analyst - boutique hotel and mixed use complex - Boston, MA
The owners of a mixed use hotel complex in Boston have created a new position with a focus on maximizing total complex revenue and profitability. The complex contains a 4 star 250-room hotel with multiple food and beverage outlets and extensive conference facilities, as well as office space, retail, spa, condominium, and parking components. This position will report day to day to the director of finance and ultimately to the GM and ownership, and will think independently to determine and implement value-add opportunities across all levels of this complex. Responsibilities: determine the demand and price elasticity for all goods and services provided by the complex. Determine optimum operating hours and prices for all departments. Independently develop tools to analyze revenue patterns on a monthly, daily, and hourly basis and make recommendations on how the complex can best maximize revenue to each department. Make value-add recommendations based on quantitative findings and expected results. Develop processes to work with departmental management to implement recommendations. Track progress of recommendations and adjust the approach to constantly improve results. Work closely with the reservations manager to determine the daily rate and distribution strategy for the hotel. Implement transient strategy across all channels, including OTAs and Internet sales efforts, and work with the hotel sales team to set guidelines for all group bookings. Analyze the effect of short and long-range decisions affecting occupancy, average rate and profit goals. Closely monitor market trends and the local competition. Review demand calendars, convention and city event calendars. Build systems and processes to generate quantitative metrics and data analysis to drive asset management decisions that can increase cash flow and asset value. Provide rigorous investment underwriting and ongoing performance reporting on capital and operating improvement projects, including IRR and NPV analysis. Provide monthly reporting to hotel executive team and ownership on progress on key initiatives. Prepare quarterly presentation to ownership and year-end comprehensive report of results achieved. Qualifications: a minimum of 2 years of analytical experience in the hotel industry; revenue management experience a plus. A Bachelor's degree in hotel administration, finance, economics, business, or a related area. Demonstrated financial acumen and rigorous commitment to quantitative-based decision-making and thinking like an investor. An understanding and analysis of financial statements required. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. The ability to work independently and be detail oriented and accountable for results. Advanced excel and financial modeling skills required, and experience using industry revenue management software programs is a plus. A passion for thinking independently and outside of the box to find value-add opportunities. Please contact us for more information.
General Manager and Executive Chef - startup restaurant brand - New York, NY
A General Manager and an Executive Chef are sought for a multi-unit restaurant start-up venture headquartered in New York City with a scheduled brand launch of spring 2013 in Manhattan's Union Square and subsequent openings to follow in Washington D.C., Arlington VA and Philadelphia. The restaurant will offer a contemporary approach to the Italian-American dining experience enhanced by various state-of-the-art amenities that are showcased in a cutting edge, high concept design. Both positions will report to the founder and CEO, a Cornell Hotel School alumnus. The General Manager will have the experience and the ability to direct and manage restaurant operations through a comprehensive skill set and hands-on approach for all areas related to the guest experience, as well as implementing detailed organizational procedures and protocols for staff selection, training, procurement, safety, sanitation, budgeting, inventory systems, cost management, point-of-sales, guest satisfaction, service recovery, internal marketing, staff education and P&L analysis. The candidate is also expected to possess exceptional communication skills and demonstrate motivational leadership at all times, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and an ongoing commitment to excellence. A minimum of 9 years of working experience in restaurant operations is ideal, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role. Experience in both high-volume and upper tier (e.g. Michelin-rated) restaurants is preferred, in addition to a background in wine, whether as a sommelier or having obtained a certificate level of wine education. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in hotel administration is required, as well as some level of culinary training or experience preferred. The Executive Chef will serve as the director of the restaurant's commissary kitchen and oversee unit-level operations in New York City. Core competencies include possessing the ability to execute intricate preparations through a comprehensive skill set and hands-on approach for both the culinary and pastry departments in a high volume-driven environment, as well as implementing detailed organizational procedures and protocols for staff selection, training, procurement, safety, sanitation, budgeting, inventory systems and cost management. The Chef is also expected to possess exceptional communication skills and demonstrate motivational leadership at all times, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and an ongoing commitment to excellence. A minimum of 10 years of working experience in back of house culinary operations is ideal, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role. Experience in hotels, banquets or a catering environment is preferred, in addition to an education in culinary arts and/or hospitality management. Working for and with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more information.
Innkeeper - luxury inn - the Hamptons, New York
A luxurious small inn in the Hamptons resort area of Long Island NY is seeking an talented, ambitious, guest focused innkeeper. Situated in a garden, the small, luxury year-round property opened three years ago. It is located steps from village shopping and dining as well as from the beach. Its small number of unique suites and cottages feature private patios, wood burning fireplaces, the finest beds and linens, original artwork, and oversized bathrooms. A gourmet continental breakfast is served, but due to the property's village location there is no restaurant. Beach passes and bikes are offered, and there is an on-site gym. The hotel has attractive spaces for weddings/special events and intends to expand that segment of the business. The owners employ an outside sales and marketing firm. Further, a large guest house is under construction on adjacent property that will be rented for extended stays and will also receive all hotel services. The hotel has been very well received and has performed strongly in its post-opening phase, and the owners now want to bring in fresh ideas and develop their staff so as to step service and presentation up to the next (top) level. They are looking for someone with some managerial experience in small luxury inns/hotels, perhaps currently a second-in-command, who can train, develop, and lead a strong staff in the art and science of hands-on luxury operations and guest relations. The ideal person will be a younger, ambitious, well organized, professional hospitality manager who possesses high standards and is able to see the big picture. Please contact us for more information.
Restaurant General Manager - Atlanta, GA
An extremely well respected Atlanta fine dining restaurant has an immediate need for a top-notch experienced GM to lead its long-term award winning operation. The restaurant seats roughly 260, which includes seven private dining rooms. The loyal staff have over 500 years of cumulative service. They have a nationally recognized wine selection with a cellar of over 15,000 bottles. Revenues exceed ten million. The GM will provide the spark and the leadership to elevate the level of success of the restaurant and lead a team of highly trained veteran professionals who do their jobs as well as any team in the country. Other senior staff includes two front-of-house managers, a chef, two sous chefs and a wine buying team. The company's corporate office handles all the accounting, purchasing, reporting and analysis, allowing the GM to focus most of his/her time on extraordinary guest service and the continued excellence of the staff and service. A generous compensation package will include profit sharing, bonus, and 401K. Please contact us for more details.
Executive Restaurant Manager - Shanghai, China
For a premier global luxury hospitality and restaurant consulting company which focuses on efficient and profitable international restaurants. Established in the US but headquartered in Hong Kong and with offices in mainland China as well, the firm leverages relationships from the US and Europe to found and operate high-end dining concepts worldwide. They are forecasting rapid China market expansion with multiple restaurants to open in Shanghai in 2013. Their unending goal is to create the "best culinary experience in the world". The firm is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to join its culinary management team to open a new restaurant in Shanghai, China. The concept will include a contemporary American fine dining restaurant with an Asian twist, in addition to a luxurious bar. The Executive Restaurant Manager, in cooperation with the Executive Chef, will act as a liaison between the executive management team and the restaurant team . He/she will supervise and participate in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, developing and training the restaurant team and maintaining the restaurant environment in compliance with its established standards and procedures. Being responsible for all the daily operations of his /her establishment will encompass a broad range of duties: supervising the inventory and ordering of food and supplies; coordinating maintenance of the building and equipment; and hiring, training, and evaluating employees. Prepare the payroll, ensure compliance with wage and licensing laws, pay suppliers and schedule work shifts. The manager will do whatever is necessary to ensure customers' satisfaction, from investigating and resolving complaints to clearing tables when the restaurant is especially busy. The position will offer possibilities for advancement within the ownership group, who believe in the entrepreneurial spirit and in rewarding valuable employees. They are looking for candidates who are effective in working in team environments and who are interested in a long-term career with the firm, who will be opening additional restaurant concepts in Shanghai and elsewhere. A minimum of 5 years experience in the culinary/food and beverage field is required, as is the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and the demonstrated ability to create a positive work environment and to develop and lead a team that drives results. Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business, including overnights, evenings, holidays and weekend shifts. The ability to read, write and communicate in English is required, and being bilingual is of course desirable. A degree in hospitality administration or business is required, as is basic knowledge of fine wines. A generous compensation package with housing allowance and bonus will be offered. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more details.
Restaurant Executive Chef - Shanghai, China
For a premier global luxury hospitality and restaurant consulting company which focuses on efficient and profitable international restaurants. Established in the US but headquartered in Hong Kong and with offices in mainland China as well, the firm leverages relationships from the US and Europe to found and operate high-end dining concepts worldwide. They are forecasting rapid China market expansion with multiple restaurants to open in Shanghai in 2013. the firm's unending goal is to create the "best culinary experience in the world". The firm is seeking an experienced executive chef to join its culinary management team to open a new restaurant in Shanghai, China. The concept will include a contemporary American fine dining restaurant with an Asian twist, in addition to a luxurious bar. The Executive Chef, in cooperation with the Executive Restaurant Manager, will act as a liaison between the executive management team and the restaurant team. He/she will supervise and participate in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, developing and training the restaurant team and maintaining the restaurant environment in compliance with its established standards and procedures. The Executive Chef will also have the opportunity to help further develop the company?s culinary operations formulae. Initially, the Executive Chef will be responsible for all the daily kitchen operations of his /her establishment--a role that encompasses a broad range of duties. Among these are: supervising the inventory and ordering of food and supplies; developing new menu items, coordinating maintenance of the kitchen equipment; and hiring, training, and evaluating kitchen employees. The Executive Chef has the possibility and is expected to advance within the larger company, which believes in the entrepreneurial spirit and in rewarding valuable employees. They look for candidates that are effective in working in team environments and who are interested in a long-term career. As the firm opens additional restaurant concepts in Shanghai, the Executive Chef's responsibility will also grow. The Executive Chef will be given creative freedom to develop additional concepts with Board approval. Ten years of experience in the culinary/food and beverage field is required, as is the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and the demonstrated ability to create a positive work environment and to develop and lead a team that drives results. Must be available for a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business, including overnights, evenings, holidays and weekend shifts. The ability to read, write and effectively communicate in the English language is required, and being bilingual is preferred. Basic Chinese is a plus. A college degree or culinary school is required, as is a basic knowledge of fine wines. A competitive compensation package with housing allowance and bonus is offered. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more details.
Vice President / SVP - Construction, Renovation, and Project Management - hotel development and management company - Southeastern US
A large, established, full service multi-branded hotel development, ownership, and management company with more than 40 hotels is seeking a senior leader to direct their business unit focused on in hospitality renovation, new construction, and project management. This respected organization has been successful for many years in developing, acquiring, and operating full service properties on the US east coast under most of the major flags. The company is actively acquiring, building, and selling hotels and would like to add a senior leader in hospitality construction/renovation/project management to manage that critical and growing business function. The construction portion of the role would largely focus on building select service, franchised hotels on sites the company is acquiring, and the renovation and potential conversion aspect would mostly concentrate on the many full-service hotel assets the company currently owns and continues to purchase. They are seeking a "people person" who is a good manager of multiple projects and is a skilled negotiator who can efficiently manage budgets and save the company time and money. Requirements: a senior background in hotel new construction, development, and renovations. Strong experience with site development, conceptual design requirements, project budgeting, and securing and managing all architectural, engineering, design, and other contractors throughout all phases of construction. Seeking an entrepreneurial, collaborative, high-integrity, experienced hospitality executive-- a stable team member who wants to help lead the organization for a long time to come. A competitive compensation package will be offered. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more specifics.
Business Development, Sales Operations (inside and technical), Strategic Accounts development, Sales Training (multiple positions) - successful hospitality software startup - New York, NY
A fast growing, well funded internet startup has recently received its third round of venture capital financing and continues to expand and to seek talented sales and technical professionals. The company provides a secure environment in the cloud for its 300+ global clients in the hospitality sector. What sets it apart is that it is the only software-as-a-service (SaaS) hotel software solution that seamlessly integrates property management, global distribution, bookings and marketing all on a single, easy-to-use platform designed exclusively for independent hoteliers, small hotel chains and hotel management companies. The market for its technology is large and mostly untapped. It is looking to add exceptional talent to its currently 20 person team of highly motivated employees who love the hospitality space. For the sales positions, a proven track record of building and cultivating relationships of a targeted list of strategic accounts, teamed with a strong presence and communications skills, will allow you to effectively communicate with owners and general managers and close opportunities. Responsibilities: drive aggressive sales for 2013 and beyond. Build an opportunity pipeline through outbound sales activities directed to strategic accounts with multiple decision makers. Develop and implement strong client-need specific business/strategic plans. Act as a client champion and business development leader within the organization for corporate markets. Actively manage and report on pipeline, status of the business, and forecast revenue. Successfully interact and collaborate with all internal resources, including CRMs, inside sales managers, sales engineers, and other key managers in the organization. Convey a relevant value proposition and present solutions with an ROI justification. A strong predictor of success for this person includes someone who has a track record of over-achievement, self-management and motivation; is driven to perform at a consistently high level; and is diligently committed to an outcome directed sales process. Other specific opportunities available include Technical Sales Specialist, Dir. Inside Sales, and Dir. Outside Sales. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in hospitality or business. 5 or more years as an accomplished business development/sales performer in the service sector. An outgoing and congenial personality. A disciplined professional with outstanding attention to detail. A strategic thought leader, relationship-builder, and consultative seller. Experience with CRM tools, preferably Salesforce.com. High level of overachievement in sales goals is required. Experience calling on user, technical, economic, and C-level buyers. Candidates with direct, relevant experience selling hospitality software are particularly desirable. Offering generous base salaries with large commission targets. Some travel will be required. Working with Cornell Hotel School alumni. Please contact us for more information.
Business Manager - social media company - Philadelphia, PA
A business-to-business social media information services firm with a global client base is growing rapidly and would benefit greatly from the addition of a multi-talented, organized business administrator/manager whose responsibilities will grow as the firm does. This individual will be responsible for overall business organization and executive administration, so as to allow the organization's founders to focus their time and energy on what they do best. Responsibilities will include sales management, contract management, client/contact management (CRM), marketing, forecasting, strategy and product/presentation development, HR/recruitment, assisting with finance issues/vendor management, and overall logistics in a fast moving and growing organization. Requirements: one of the firm's strongest markets is the hospitality industry, and they are a very customer-centric business, so a Bachelor's degree in hospitality is preferred. An ideal candidate might be a recent graduate with a year or more of full-time managerial experience with an emerging growth company, able to adapt and thrive in a fast changing environment. An energetic, personable, entrepreneurially focused manager who can prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, solve problems, and follow through efficiently. A professional, with a can-do attitude and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. A competitive junior salary to start, with good opportunities for growth and for longer-term incentives. Working with a Cornell Hotel School graduate in an exciting, positive work environment and a great place to learn. Please contact us for more details.
Hotel real estate transactions analysts/agents - opportunities available nationally
A small number of opportunities exist for hospitality transactions professionals to join one of the premier hotel advisory/brokerage groups in the United States, with 12 offices in the United States, Canada and Europe. The firm was founded six years ago by hoteliers--owners, operators, and developers--who have a passion for the hospitality industry. The company's objective is to provide the highest quality brokerage, consulting and overall advisory services to the industry, the most accurate and timely analysis, along with the absolute integrity that has earned them the utmost respect from its peers and its clients. The team communicates and provides its services with technology beyond what the industry has even thought about. Its founders are its leaders. They do not answer to a mega-corporation, are not a subsidiary business, and are not publicly traded. This allows them to be the premier hotel advisory company without compromise. The group publishes articles, speaks at conferences, lectures at universities, and maintains a balance between their work and personal lives. Contrary to usual practice, the organization is always team-driven, working collectively and collaboratively. The organization is looking for the top 1% of talent in its industry segment for a long-term commitment to the firm. It offers the best industry commission splits, and as part of the family, all agents that meet criteria in longevity and performance have the ability to gain ownership in the company. Principals obtain and assign listings to teams of two or three, so new agents are able to work immediately on listings and have many diverse opportunities to close transactions. Requirements: a Bachelor's degree, preferably in hotel administration, real estate, or business. At least 3 to 5 years experience in the hospitality industry in a consultancy, operational or brokerage role. Beyond this, individual profiles of varying levels of seniority will be considered. The company is entirely Mac-based. Upon joining the firm, 12 modules of training are required-- from valuation analysis to branding to ethics. Although anyone selected will already be a hospitality real estate professional, by the end of their first year they will be a hotel expert. Working with Cornell Hotel School graduates. Please contact us for more details.
International Hospitality Operations Consultants - location of one's choice
Opportunities available begining later in 2013. 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 international airport. Please contact us for more details.