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The Hamister Group, Inc. is an exciting and challenging place to work. We offer exceptional benefits, highly competitive salaries to highly competitive co-workers, professional training, and a 401 (k) retirement plan. Our company has a firm commitment to lifetime training, education, and promotion from within. Since The Hamister Group is a rapidly growing organization, promotion opportunities occur frequently.
But these are not the reasons that you will want to work at The Hamister Group. We know that our best attribute is our supportive, fun-loving, dedicated team. You will absolutely love spending every day with us.
Not convinced? Have a look at our co-worker testimonials. We'll let the team do the talking for us.
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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. |
Title: Web Developer Intern |
Semester: Summer or Fall 2008 / Spring 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
The Hamister Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing hotel and assisted living management company. Although we have a 30-year history of excellence, our outlook is fresh and progressive. Our Web Developer intern will not only complete assigned tasks: s/he will have the opportunity to suggest and implement website and internet marketing improvements. Our intern will gain experience in online marketing and learn about top national hotel brands, including Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental, and Choice. Hours are flexible and some work can be completed from home. Highly successful and dedicated interns may be considered for future job offers.
Projects include:
- Creation of web forms, such as employment applications, customer comment forms, and contact forms
- Creation of drop-down menus
- Creation of quick reservation links on hotel sites
- Creation of user comment pages
- Proposing and implementing website improvements
- Creation of Database website
Questions of any kind? Need more information about the above projects? Email Nektaria Hamister at nhamister@hamistergroup.com
Requested Skills:
- PHP, MySQL, HTML, javascript proficiency
- Understanding of DHTML and DOM, or Ability to use CSS to render HTML unordered lists as drop-down menus
- ASP.NET and C# experience would be an advantage, but is not necessary
- Portfolio with previous work and web projects, preferably using some or all of the above skills
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, highly successful interns may be considered for future job offers. |
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Nektaria Hamister at nhamister@hamistergroup.com |
Title: Hospitality Market Research Intern |
Semester: Fall 2008 / Spring 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Project: The intern will work with the CEO and CFO at our corporate office in Williamsville, New York. The intern will gather and analyze information to identify hotels for purchase consideration. 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. We are looking for the best and the brightest! 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 Mergers and Acquisitions Intern |
Semester: Fall 2008 / Spring 2009
Educational Level: Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Project: The intern will work with the CEO and CFO at our corporate office in Williamsville, New York. The intern will gather and analyze information to identify hotels for purchase consideration. After analysis and identification, the 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. We are looking for the best and the brightest! 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: Fall 2008 / Spring 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. We are looking for the best and the brightest! 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: Fall 2008 / Spring 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. We are looking for the best and the brightest! 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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