Careers
The Hamister Group, Inc. offers our co-workers the opportunity to build exciting and rewarding careers. Our co-workers enjoy exceptional benefits, highly competitive salaries, professional training, and a 401 (k) retirement plan. We are firmly committed to lifetime training, education, and promotion from within. Since The Hamister Group is a rapidly growing organization, promotion opportunities occur frequently.
What truly sets The Hamister Group and our family of hotel and healthcare properties apart is the dedication and character of our team members. Have a look at our co-worker testimonials to see how they feel to be a part of our team.
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Corporate/Regional Job Openings:
Jobs in WNY and Northern New York:
HSNNY, Potsdam, NY
Heather Heights of Pittsford, NY
Brompton Heights, Williamsville, NY
Orchard Heights, Orchard Park, NY
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Hotel Jobs in TN, PA, and KY:
Hamister Hotel Careers
Internship Opportunities:
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Regional Director of Operations - Hotels - For Newly Acquired Properties
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The Hamister Group, Inc. is a privately held management company with a 30-year reputation for excellence. By joining our team you become part of a well-established organization with an assured future. Since our company is expanding rapidly, outstanding Hamister team members have significant career development opportunities.
Profile: We seek a Regional Director of Operations for newly acquired select-service hotel properties of various first-rate national brands. This person must simultaneously maintain focus on superior customer service, smooth daily operations, and optimum financial performance. S/he must be a real doer: someone who can understand direction and execute necessary actions in a responsible and timely fashion. Our new RDO will be an effective, pro-active planner.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance to all General and Sales Managers in region
- Inspire all team members to make the stay of each guest an exceptional experience
- Supervise GMs in operations, revenue management, accounting, and sales
- Provide insight into daily issues and assistance with problems
- Develop and monitor budgets with an emphasis on cost management
- Financial control at property level, in collaboration with Corporate Accounting Department
- Maintain positive working relationships and effective communications with all Franchisers
- Gain and maintain a thorough knowledge of multiple brand requirements
- Ensure compliance with all brand requirements
- Communicate openly, effectively, and concisely with President, the entire Corporate team, and all regional hotel management staff
- Recruit highly productive people for open positions
- Cooperate with Regional Sales Manager in areas of sales & marketing
- Promote Corporate loyalty
- Promote teamwork and team mentality at all levels of the company, between properties (even those outside the region), and the Corporate Office
- Achieve optimum financial performance
- Develop and enforce 12-month financial and operational plans
Candidate Requirements/Preferences:
- Bachelor or Graduate Degree preferred
- At least 5 years of hands-on,
progressive operational experience at property level required
- Experience managing multiple properties preferred
- Strong sales and marketing skills
- Ability to understand financial statements, charts, and matrix
- Must be able to travel between properties
- Relocation may be necessary
- Computer Proficiency (including expert use of Word, Excel, and Explorer)
- Personal belief and adherence to our values of honest, integrity, and responsibility
Reports to: President
Career Path: This individual will have the opportunity for increased span of control as the company grows.
Rewards: A competitive compensation package for a competitive individual. We offer a healthy bonus program, generous vacation time, mileage allowance, 401 (k) retirement plan, health care insurance, professional training, co-worker development, and constant challenges. If you invest in The Hamister Group, we will make a corresponding commitment to your professional happiness and growth. For more advantages of working with The Hamister Group, read what our team testimonials on http://www.hamistergroup.com/whyhamister.html |
To Apply: Please send your: resume, written references, and any other information which will help us understand who you are and what you bring to the table. Please also include your salary history and compensation requirements. Applications will be handled in confidence.
Mailing Address:
The Hamister Group, Inc.
Attn: Jack Turesky
6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120
Williamsville, NY 14221
Or Email : humanresources@hamistergroup.com
Questions about the RDO position can be sent to the Office of the President at the above email address. |
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Take the next step in your hotel management career.
The Hamister Group, Inc. is an equity investment and hotel management group with a 32-year tradition of service excellence. As a recognized leader in hotel and healthcare management, we are a nationally-expanding organization with a steadfast belief that caring for people is our privilege.
We are currently recruiting for the position of Area Director of Sales for three of our Cranberry Township hotels in Pittsburgh, PA. Reporting to the Pittsburgh-based Regional Director of Sales, with accountability to our Pittsburgh-based Regional Director of Operations, this position will define and implement the sales strategy for our Hampton Inn, Residence Inn and Holiday Inn Express. In addition, this position will partner three General Managers of the above mentioned hotels, and supervise two Directors of Sales and two Sales Coordinators.
This role is a perfect advancement opportunity for a current Director of Sales with a minimum of three years Hilton or Marriott brand experience, or for a current Area Director of Sales who is looking to further develop their management talents in a corporation with a strong Pittsburgh regional presence.
We are looking for a candidate who has: a commitment to providing the highest quality service to our clients and guests; a proven track record of successful sales/STaR ratings; and a desire for driving sales excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to prove your leadership abilities and help others to achieve their full potential. You won’t just run a business – you will help build it.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and much more.
Please forward resumes to dkutis@hamistergroup.com or to The Hamister Group, Inc., 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120, Williamsville, NY 14221 |
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HOTEL BUSINESS BROKER
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Description
The Hamister Group, Inc. is a hotel and assisted living residence management and ownership company. While the company’s history has been rooted in superior long-term care, The Hamister Group, Inc. today also focuses on hotel management and ownership, and is a top-ranked Marriott and Hilton approved management group. As a result of our management expertise, ability to run a profitable operation, and our underlying philosophy, The Hamister Group, Inc. has been able to secure relationships with well capitalized, institutional equity partners.
We are currently seeking to add a Business Development & Hotel Business Broker to our Corporate office in Buffalo, New York. Reporting to the Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, this position will have full accountability to senior and executive management, with the key responsibility of developing and qualifying leads, and brokering business transactions that result in acquisitions of existing properties or land, management contracts, potential buyers for our own portfolio, as well as equity investors for both hotels and assisted living facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying viable projects:
- Find viable projects for acquisition, new development, joint ventures, and management contracts that meet our acquisition criteria in our strategic geographic regions from contacting hotel/ALF/ILF owners, lenders, community banks, private equity funds, LP’s, other investors, industry professionals, REITs, franchisors, etc. (NOTE: deals through brokers will not be a focus for this position)
- Attend conferences to mine potential opportunities.
- Initial focus would be to identify quality, under-valued distressed assets which will require getting into turnaround management associations (TMA), bankruptcy networks, networking with turnaround specialists, etc.
- Find owners willing to joint venture where The Hamister Group would obtain a minority stake in an asset and a management contract to maximize its capital funds. These joint ventures can also be used to deleverage an asset to keep the property out of foreclosure.
- Secure management contracts with lenders (through receivership), investors, and owners of any hotel asset.
- Look for loan repurchases that include purchasing mezzanine debt that we feel will go into default and the Hamister Group can become the new owner/operator or from community/regional banks that offer attractive, “minimal" risk returns.
- Help broker the sale of properties within portfolio.
Value enhancement:
- Identify capital sources for the creation of a fund. This includes, but is not limited to, equity funds, strategic community banks, foreign capital, private equity funds, REITs, LP’s, pension funds insurance companies, joint ventures, etc.
- Assist with purchase agreement negotiations, joint venture agreements, and operating agreements.
- Assist in pricing discussions once analysis is finished.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Understanding of real estate and capital markets. Bachelor Degree required (Finance, Accounting or real estate a plus).
- Minimum 5-10 years of prior real estate brokerage experience. Hotel or Senior Living experience a plus.
- Exceptional sales skills.
- Someone with a salesman type mentality that does not discourage easily from chasing dead ends.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication (written, verbal and listening) and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and self-directed AND have the ability to function as part of a team.
- Someone who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- CRM software experience.
Non-Compete Agreement
- A six-month non-compete agreement will be required.
- The non-compete will cover U.S. states east of the Mississippi River.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
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Further your Accounting career.
This is an Accounting opportunity for an individual with three plus years’ high-volume accounts payable.
Reporting to our Corporate Controller with accountability to our CFO, our new Accounts Payable specialist will support the Accounting team of a multi-division corporation with national operations. Specific duties include:
Receive and verify invoices and requisitions
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
- Enter invoices for payments
- Process backup reports after data entry
- Weekly check runs
- Maintain listing of accounts payables
- Assist in the 1099 process
- Process new vendor setup
- Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
- Bank reconciliations
- Perform other accounting department duties as required, including special projects
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in high-volume AP
- Proficiency with accounting applications
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and Word a must)
- Detail-oriented and dependable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- General experience in accounting department operations
- Associates degree in Accounting or related field
- Non-degreed applicants with the above mentioned experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience with Healthcare AP a strong plus, but not required
Our organization also offers a comprehensive benefit package.
To Apply:
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Mailing Address:
The Hamister Group, Inc.
Attn: Dan Kutis
6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120
Williamsville, NY 14221
Or Email : humanresources@hamistergroup.com |
Intern: Computer Support Specialist |
Semester: Summer or Fall 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
Support
- Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, remote access or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
- Determining causes of operating errors and decide resolution.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Hardware
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
- Installs and performs minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications
- Reads technical manuals, confers with users, and conducts computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems and provide technical assistance
Special Projects
- Co-Worker Survey / Help Desk
- Create Survey
- Distribute Survey
- Track / Record responses
- Video Conferencing
- Check each site video settings
- Test each site video
- Make necessary changes with
- Test each site again
- Record / document IP#s and settings
- Set up/Maintain EBay Store
- Inventory/test equipment to sell
- Write descriptions / pictures
- Maintain questions/bidding
- Shipping and handling
- Help Desk
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To Apply:
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Mailing Address:
The Hamister Group, Inc.
Attn: Dan Kutis
6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120
Williamsville, NY 14221
Or Email : humanresources@hamistergroup.com
Questions about the position can be sent to Dan Kutis, Corporate Recruiter, at humanresources@hamistergroup.com |
Title: Hospitality Mergers & Acquisitions/Market Research Intern |
Semester: Summer or Fall 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Project: The intern will work with Senior Management at our corporate office in Williamsville, New York. The intern will gather and analyze information to identify hotels and/or Assisted Living Facilities for purchase consideration and other market research projects. Analyze and summarize reports to identify viable and potentially profitable sites for future expansion in identified markets. Build relationships with key contacts for assistance in identifying these properties. Upon analysis, intern will make recommendations based upon their findings and assist in obtaining more detailed information on these targets for further evaluation. |
| Skills Requested: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet (in particular, as a method of research) - Excellent writing and organizational skills - Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. |
| Learning Objectives: This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in the hospitality field. It is also a practical application of the business theories and practices learned in the classroom. Interns who are identified as demonstrating matching qualities to fit our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
Credit Bearing Internship Only. Flexible hours, minimum hours will be based upon the course requirements of the University that intern is enrolled in. This is an unpaid internship, however, candidates who are identified as a fit to our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
| Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@hamistergroup.com, or The Hamister Group, Attn: Human Resources, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120, Amherst, NY, 14221. |
Title: Hospitality Management Operations Intern |
Semester: Summer or Fall 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Project: The intern would work directly with the General Manager at one of our currently managed hotels in the Tennessee or Kentucky area. Intern will also work side-by-side with each of the Department Managers at these hotels. Intern will gather information on operations and analyze this information. Intern will make recommendations to management for more effective and efficient operations based on their conclusions. |
| Skills Requested: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet (in particular, as a method of research) - Excellent writing and organizational skills - Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. |
| Learning Objectives: This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in the hospitality field. It is also a practical application of the business theories and practices learned in the classroom. Interns who are identified as demonstrating matching qualities to fit our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
Credit Bearing Internship Only. Flexible hours, minimum hours will be based upon the course requirements of the University that intern is enrolled in. This is an unpaid internship, however, candidates who are identified as a fit to our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
| Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@hamistergroup.com, or The Hamister Group, Attn: Human Resources, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120, Amherst, NY, 14221. |
Title: Hospitality Management, Policy and Program Intern |
Semester: Summer or Fall 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Project: The intern will work directly with the President and COO at our Corporate office in Williamsville, New York in developing policies and procedures for our hospitality group. The intern will gather and analyze information to identify best practices for implementation in our hotels. After analysis and identification, the intern will make recommendations based upon their findings and assist in developing written policies and procedures. Intern will make recommendations to management for more effective and efficient operations based on their conclusions. |
| Skills Requested: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet (in particular, as a method of research) - Excellent writing and organizational skills - Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. |
| Learning Objectives: This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in the hospitality field. It is also a practical application of the business theories and practices learned in the classroom. Interns who are identified as demonstrating matching qualities to fit our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
Credit Bearing Internship Only. Flexible hours, minimum hours will be based upon the course requirements of the University that intern is enrolled in. This is an unpaid internship, however, candidates who are identified as a fit to our organization may be considered for future job offers upon graduation. |
| Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@hamistergroup.com, or The Hamister Group, Attn: Human Resources, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 120, Amherst, NY, 14221. |
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