Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
LocationHighgate Corporate Office New York City, NY
OverviewHighgate is looking for an additional associate to be part of the Highgate Corporate Office. The Corporate Receptionist / Administrative Assistant plays a key role as administrative support to the senior leadership in the corporate New York office and is responsible for clerical, administrative, and other duties to assist in the smooth operation of the overall office. This role is at the heart of our organization, creating a warm and inviting front office experience while ensuring seamless daily operations.
Responsibilities Answer multi-line telephone system, screen and direct calls in accordance with Highgate Standards.Take and relay messagesGreet persons entering organizationDirect guests to correct destinationGeneral administrative and clerical supportTyping, filing, faxingNotify proper personnel of overnight deliveriesMaintain conference room calendarsMaintain company extension listTidy and maintain reception area and conference roomsProficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Qualifications High School diplomaReceptionist, Administrative experience is a plusKnowledge of administrative and clerical proceduresKnowledge of computers and relevant software applicationsMaintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous manner.Must be able to multitask and prioritize.Detail oriented.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.Must be able to show initiative.Perform other duties as requested by management.Salary: $75,000 plus benefits.
Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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