Task Force Hotel Manager

Task Force Hotel Manager Saratoga Springs, NYJob Description *Is this for you?*Are abundant opportunities to grow into new roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-growth organization appealing to you? Do you like being a part of a world class team that inspires and supports one another? Are you passionate about hospitality, travel, and experiences? Would you like the daily opportunity to make a difference in others’ lives?If you answered yes to these questions above, then keep reading, and apply to join our crew and embark on your next career adventure with Weekender by taking the first step below! *Why Weekender?*Because we are a young company and team of ambitious, mission-driven _Weekenders_ working together to change how people travel and experience the world through adventure.
It is our vision to inspire the next generation of travelers to adventure more into the great outdoors, to roam freely and explore new areas and activities, to find or nurture their passions, and to connect with themselves, those they love, and the world around them more deeply.
This is also our vision for ourselves, for our team, and for our culture here at Weekender.
*About Weekender* *Our Mission* It is our mission to inspire personal growth through adventure travel! We do this through inspiring stays in iconic destinations.
We are wildly passionate about helping our guests find more of that feeling and emotion from weekends past: that sense of adventure we get when we head into the great outdoors on a new hike; the calm and sense of place we feel by slowing down with a good book on the dock and watching the sunrise over the lake; the feeling of community and friendship as we gather around a warm campfire to share stories and s’mores after a full day outside adventuring.
We endeavor to help bring the energy, the emotion, and the nostalgia of “The Weekend” back to the center of our guests’ lives at _Weekender.
_ *Core Values* * *Embrace a Growth Mindset * Always be a student and always be open-minded * *Be Adventurous * Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward * *Be a Ninja * Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers * *Be a Host * Treat guests and teammates like you would family * *Be of Integrity* Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability Follow-through and do what you say you’re going to do *About The Role* Weekender Hotels () is looking for a Task Force Hotel Manager to assist in varying supporting roles throughout the company.
The ideal candidate will have strong and demonstrated management skills, leadership skills, and will work well in a self motivationally structured environment.
This position requires 80-90% travel to various locations throughout the Northeast (NY mostly, VT, NH as of now), with possible expansion into other areas.
This person will report directly to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of opening or transitioning new properties, overseeing parts of renovations.
*Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:* * Ability to travel on short notice throughout the year to various locations * Fully embodying and representing Weekender cultural and brand standards at all times * Assist with transitioning and opening of new properties, including ordering and installation of OS&E, determining comp set and ADR, performing HR functions with new team members * Act as temporary General Manager at any Weekender property during absence of full time GM, including covering for vacation periods or other absences * Support in execution of special projects * When acting as interim GM, lead on-site operational team, including scheduling, daily housekeeping and guest services operations, and assisting with engineering * Assisting with onboarding and training of new leadership hires This position requires a high level of comfort with technology; knowledge and experience of the hospitality industry; and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Additionally, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.
*What we Expect from You* * Positive attitude, solution-oriented, demonstrated leaderExcellent customer service skills and experience in sometimes challenging customer service situations * Demonstrated project management skills, leadership and experience, especially in the ability to schedule and manage a small team of housekeeping/front desk team members * Understanding of hospitality related standards in regards to compliance, cleanliness and comfort/safety * You are a “gets stuff done” type of professional, who is accountable, who is eager and who jumps at challenges to find solutions, as this is a very hands-on type of operational role * Strong organizational skills * Self-motivated, self-starter, self-accountable * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Effective time management and prioritization * Passionate about seeking and reaching your full potential personally and professionally * Demonstrated accountability and responsibility in all endeavors * Effectively articulate ideas, thoughts, solutions and strategies to problems encountered * Growth mindset a must in all affairs, open to coaching and mentorship * Open to vulnerability * Committed to lifelong learning, and growth * Proficient in Google Workspace suite of apps, other technology apps and platforms, willingness to learn new systems to improve workflow and job effectiveness * Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment * Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays * Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems * Attendance at Weekender company management and leadership training programs as part of internal training and development program, and attendance ate offsite retreat events held several times a year * Strong communicator in all forms (written, verbal, non-verbal, etc.
) *What you Can Expect from Us* * An engaging, transparent, fun and open culture and environment where entrepreneurial thinking and leadership is valued, experimentation is encouraged, and your ideas and influence matter and have a positive and immediate impact on our young company * A culture of inclusion, diversity of background and ideas, and open communication, collaboration and teamwork * Safe place to test new ideas, forge new initiatives, offer dissenting views, and develop into a true leader and decision maker * A commitment to our people and our team - to their own career pathway and development, to growing as a professional and person, and to supporting this at every step of the way * A commitment to continued and lifelong education, learning, and development to achieve our goals as individuals and as a team, both professionally, and personally *What You'll Need* * Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience in hospitality and customer service related work experience * Demonstrated management experience in hospitality industry with heavy focus on hotel operations * Past positions in hospitality development or a hospitality management company preferred * Strong background in operations, operational finance and understanding financial statements, budgets, and strong time management skills and attention to details * Entrepreneurial thinking and background preferred and a plus * Strong written and verbal communication skills * You are highly motivated, a self-starter, confident but yet always a student of your craft and the world * Ability to grow in a fast-paced, high-growth, always-evolving startup environment * Demonstrated coachability, humility, and motivation *Compensation Package Offered* * Task Force, Project-Based Independent Contractor Position with potential to turn into full time position with Weekender based on performance * Starting Weekly Pay: $1,200 * Consistent and reliable work and advancement opportunities and performance compensation that will grow with grow as Weekender grows * Laptop provided by Weekender that would be owned by Weekender, if needed * Gas Brex Credit Card for work-related travel expensee *Term* This independent contractor agreement is for a term of one (1) year on or about May 1, 2024.
At the end of year one, the terms of the agreement will be reviewed.
Job Type: Contract Pay: From $1,200.
00 per week Benefits: * Paid training Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Morning shift * Overnight shift * Weekends as needed Experience: * hospitality: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Saratoga Springs, NY (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Saratoga Springs, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road