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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and supervises guest recreation activities and recreation areas. Promotes guest participation in House Activities and socializations amongst fellow guests to maximize guest enjoyment during their visit to Mohonk Mountain House and its environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Lead activities to ensure social interaction amongst the guests and to ensure a happy and safe environment.
•Use a PC to process payment and implementation of data into a software program
•Prepare materials and supplies for each activity.
•Program and plan activities for any time of the year.
•Participate in the planning and execution of special events (4th of July, Barnival, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and President’s Week)
•Demonstrate patience with children (age 2-17) and adults.
•Supervise up to 12 children per activity.
•Lead Arts and Crafts classes.
•Participate in the planning and execution of special events and holidays.
•Lead hikes, rock scrambles, snowshoe walks, and XC ski tours up to 5 miles.
•Lead snow tubing.
•Lead guests on a daily guided mountain bike ride up to 8 miles.
•Run sport tournaments and games. (Softball, croquet, volleyball, putting & etc.)
•Handle adversity, change and emergency situations calmly and with a level head.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Rock scramble safely and negotiate and maneuver between tight spaces.
•Speak clearly to groups of 1-30 people.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Identify safety hazards and inspect the work of others by sight, sound, and/or smell. Ensure hazards are corrected.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear oral/auditory directions, instructions or warnings and give same warnings to others.
•Manipulate personal floatation devices (PFDs) and Shepard’s crook.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Manipulate sports equipment.
•Memorize a history tour of the grounds, trails, and story of Mohonk and the Smiley Family.
•Creative mind with a good imagination.
•Demonstrate good disciplinary and interpersonal skills.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Work the areas of Activities on a regular basis, such as: Wheelworks Bike Shop, Boat Dock, Information Summerhouse, Tennis, Campfires, and special events. (See individual job descriptions)
•Demonstrate comfortableness with lake ecology such as: inability to see the bottom of 60’ deep, snakes, frogs, turtles, and fish in size of approximately 11-20 inches.
•Work flexible or changing days and hours; including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasionally up to 14 hours per shift.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 10 miles per day.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet/yards.
•Present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Mohonk Mountain House Dress and Grooming Standards.
•Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of nature and the outdoors
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience or potential in a people-oriented job or potential for success in a people-oriented job preferred.
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•CPR/First Aid certification strongly preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Part Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/16/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the preparation of fresh and wholesome hot buffet foods for breakfast and lunch for a hotel serving up to 2500 meals per day ensuring a smooth operation, proper sanitation, and sound management of three to ten employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assume responsibility for the overall production of hot breakfast items, lunch, and additional hot banquet preparations served for both breakfast and lunch.
- Open kitchen and coordinate all hot food preparations for breakfast, and lunch, ensuring food is presented in accordance with company specifications.
- Work with Front of the house buffet staff to ensure opening timelines are met for the Main dining room and lower dining rooms.
- Oversee hot food garnishes and ensure that all buffet foods are replenished in a timely manner.
- Work with Room service team to ensure all in room dining orders are handled expeditiously.
- Work directly with Employee Cafeteria team to minimize waste and coordinate menu production using foods available at end of shift.
- Oversee the production and quality of all saucier prepared soups, stocks and braised items.
- Requisition food materials daily or as needed for the preparation of breakfast, and lunch, to be filled by the Receiving Department.
- Ensure all requisitions are stored and rotated in a timely manner.
- Develop menus, prep lists, requisitions, photograph, costing, and new menu packets with assistance of Executive Chef.
- Maintain work spaces including stainless steel tables, equipment, dry storage shelves, walk-in refrigerators, upright freezer, and general sanitary condition of hot side kitchen and vegetable prep area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Execute on-line production of meal period.
- Assist Granary staff during prep and ensure delivery timelines are met.
- Ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible.
- Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards including all assigned production.
- Keep up to date on house counts on a daily and weekly basis for proper menu breakdown.
- Demonstrate advanced knife handling skills and familiar with kitchen equipment and machines.
- Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
- Ensure proper rotation of product in all refrigerators to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Work on the line under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business levels.
- Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all menu items, Carriage Lounge, and banquet menus as trained.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
- Supervise, train, evaluate and schedule a staff up to 10.
- Meet with Dining Room managers to discuss daily services and special functions.
- Attend to any problems that may occur during the AM shift and report the incident to the Executive Chef.
- Check daily house counts for all meals and their scheduled times, maintain attention to any special requests.
- Delegate designated prep work load for entire AM hot side crew.
- Maintain an awareness of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mohonk Mountain House policies. Maintain a knowledge of local, state, federal health and employment laws.
- Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraising performance; reward and coach/counsel/discipline employees; address complaints.
- Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
- Monitor schedule daily to minimize overtime.
- Delegate and participate in food preparation for next day's shift.
- Facilitate/attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound, taste and smell for conformance to prescribed standards
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, guests, and managers.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
- Inventory and maintain equipment and supplies, initiate purchases, and safeguard equipment and supplies.
- Work clean and be responsible for kitchen organization and orderliness. Clean and scrutinize work stations periodically during work shift.
- Maintain proper Kitchen safety procedures.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
- Handle hot items with care.
- Inform Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
- Maintain food and cooler logs.
- Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
- Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 yards.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken.
- Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Perform basic mathematical functions with recipes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Prepare administrative reports in a clear, logical manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
- Develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives for the department and Mohonk Mountain House.
- Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
- Assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts from accredited culinary school or 5-7 years experience in similar operation.
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/6/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and supervises Archery and Tomahawk classes for guests. Promotes guest participation in House and private classes and socializations amongst fellow guests to maximize guest enjoyment during their visit to Mohonk Mountain House and its environment. Ensures a safe range at all times.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead Archery and Tomahawk activities to ensure social interaction amongst the guests and to ensure safe environment for participant enjoyment.
- Provide clear safety signals and range commands to all participants; provide orientation in advance of activity.
- Assist with the repair, care, and cleaning of all equipment and maintenance of current inventories.
- Inspect equipment for damage and ensure damaged equipment is not used until it has been repaired or disposed of.
- Prepare materials and supplies for each activity.
- Ensure safety the number one priority when conducting a class at the Archery range.
- Fill in the areas of Activities when class cancellations happens and assist in leading in house activities such as Bingo, Trivia, Scavenger hunts, and more.
- Demonstrate comfortableness with lake ecology such as: inability to see the bottom of 60’ deep, snakes, frogs, turtles, and fish in size of approximately 11-20 inches.
- Use a PC to process payment and implementation of data into a software program
- Handle adversity, change and emergency situations calmly and with a level head.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
- Speak clearly and effectively to groups of 1-40 people.
- Demonstrate patience with children (age 7-17) and adults.
- Supervise up to 12 children per activity.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Identify safety hazards and inspect the work of others by sight, sound, and/or smell. Ensure hazards are corrected.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear oral/auditory directions, instructions or warnings and give same warnings to others.
- Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
- Manipulate sports equipment, including but not limited to tomahawks, bows, arrows.
- Memorize history tour of the grounds, trails, and story of Mohonk and the Smiley Family.
- Demonstrate creativity in recreational activities to enhance the guest experience.
- Demonstrate good disciplinary and interpersonal skills.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
- Work flexible or changing days and hours; including days, weekends, holidays, and occasionally up to 14 hours per shift.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 10 miles per day.
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet/yards.
- Present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Mohonk Mountain House Dress and Grooming Standards.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of nature and the outdoors
- Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
- Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Experience or potential in a people-oriented job or potential for success in a people-oriented job preferred.
- Archery Certification or 5 + years of experience handling archery and or tomahawk sport equipment as well as teaching classes strongly preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification strongly preferred.
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/7/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly assist bartenders and guests with beverage and food service by clearing and cleaning tables and other beverage areas, restocking supplies etc.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Assist in set up and proper arrangement of bars and service stations before, during and after the closing, assuring cleanliness, neatness and correctness of Service Bar, Carriage Lounge, Spirits on the Sunset and Banquets. Maintain standards of cleanliness for all bar areas as established by supervisor.
•Deliver necessary equipment and beverages from storage areas to the bar. Secure bar storage areas.
•Set up beverages and glassware behind the bar. Remove unnecessary glass racks and boxes from the bar.
•Check the draft beers to ensure operation. Replace as necessary.
•Set-up bar equipment including shakers, tongs, spoons etc.
•Prepare garnishes by cutting fruit that the bartender will need during service.
•Pick up and distribute liquor and non-alcoholic beverages from the storage areas.
•Replenish beverages, fruit, glassware, napkins, etc. throughout the shift.
•Keep the bar area neat and clean before, during and after each shift. Including but not limited to bussing glassware, moping behind the bar, trash removal, wiping down all surfaces, draining ice, and cleaning dirty glasses in the dishwasher.
•Provide food service to Carriage Lounge and Spirits on the Sunset customers as required and remain up-to-date on menu offerings and service standards.
•Provide efficient, attentive, and professional service to co-workers and guests.
•Cooperate and assist all beverage personnel to assure the best possible service.
•Maintain knowledge of beverage and food items.
•Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Laws as well as Mohonk Mountain House Mountain House Alcohol Beverage Policy.
•Complete opening and closing side duties as assigned.
•Take responsibility for Mohonk Mountain House equipment and supplies. Prevent loss or abuse.
•Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
•Receive cash from guests, make change as needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and insure vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all monies.
•Follow management’s instructions and suggestions – verbal as well as in writing.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks. Work independently and cohesively as part of the team.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers. Wear required footwear as approved by Food and Beverage Department standards.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
•Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other staff.
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Adhere to all of Mohonk Mountain House safety and security regulations.
•Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
•Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to counter and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 350 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 200 feet.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Part Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/9/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Preparation and production of wholesome meals in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Accomplish designated prep work load for meal period.
- Execute on-line production of meal period.
Ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible. Be aware of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Be certain all assigned production is of the best possible quality.
- Clean and scrutinize station after work shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain proper Kitchen safety procedures.
- Break down and thoroughly clean station at end of meal and end of shift.
- Timely verification of daily work, recipes and presentation of required notebooks.
- Must be able to lift such items as boxes.
- Must be able to handle hot items with care.
- Must be able to push a food cart of 200 lbs. up to 75 feet.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner
- insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old,
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must have 1-2 years culinary experience in similar operation.
- Must be acquainted with basic knife handling skills and familiar with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
- Must be certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/11/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assemble, set up, serve, break down and monitors continental breakfast food and beverages with a personable, courteous and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Engage in a two-way communication and interact effectively with others, from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Set up buffet(s) in a timely fashion, before the beginning of service, according to standards or as directed by management.
•Inspect the buffet areas by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of setup and replenishment.
•Maintain the appearance of the buffet and location at all times during service. Replenish all items on the buffet as needed.
•Clean up all spills as quickly as possible.
•Fulfill guest requests for food and beverage items accurately by serving and presenting menu items in a neat and appetizing manner.
•Clear the buffet(s) after the meal. Clean the equipment and return it to secure storage.
•Clean the location according to standards and leave the area presentable and ready for next use.
•Maintain and clean all buffet storage areas on a daily basis as directed by management.
•Anticipate guest's needs and meet them before you are asked.
•Maintain a presence at the location, greet guests in a friendly manner, and be approachable and informative at all times.
•Take responsibility for all Mohonk Mountain House equipment and supplies. Be careful to prevent loss and abuse of any items you use.
•Maintain a polite and pleasant personality.
•Work under crowded noisy conditions and to navigate around guests with loaded trays and potentially hot items.
•Work productively alone and without supervision when necessary.
•Handle small delicate equipment/objects without extraneous movement, contamination or destruction.
•Perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
•Answer phones and take food and beverage orders from guests.
•Enter guest orders in a Point of Sale Terminal and enter special requests such as dietary restrictions, allergies, etc.
•Learn standard menu items, describe to the guest in detail and answer guest questions.
•Provide recommendations and suggestions aimed at enhancing the satisfaction of diners such as recommendations about wine pairings.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other staff.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Negotiate stairs up and down, and uneven pathways while carrying service trays up to 20/lbs.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 500 feet.
•Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist level and carries a distance of up to 75 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. to public areas within the hotel.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
•Demonstrate regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
•Work a varying schedule, sometimes on short notice, when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Knowledge of Food and Beverage or Hospitality industry a plus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/23/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase guest satisfaction by providing high quality house entertainment and events that cover a variety of activities for wide range of ages and time slots. Be instrumental in the leadership, organization, and arrangements for the following programs; July 4th Celebration, Halloween Haunts and Happenings, Thanksgiving Celebration, Victorian Holidays, Christmas & Christmas Eve Celebration, New Year’s Celebration, Presidents Weekend, Winter Break, Easter Weekend, Spring Break, Mother’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and Summer Season Lakeside Lawn Parties. Be a creative leader, encourage continued improvement in these events and entertainment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Research and contract with musicians/bands, variety acts, lecturers, Kids’ Club entertainment and other special programming.
- Evaluate and maintain relationships with existing performers.
- Negotiate and create entertainer contracts.
- Create BE0’s, purchase orders, and check requests for each performance.
- Track additional compensation for performers (room and meal pass compensation).
- Create and maintain Entertainment budget for fiscal year.
- Work closely with Senior Theme Programs Manager, Theme Programs Manager, and Director of Recreation and Entertainment on budget and schedule of performances.
- Work collaboratively with Theme Programs Department to prevent overlaps in entertainment and to fill in gaps in schedule.
- Schedule and supervise Parlor Door Attendants with Theme Programs Department.
- Duties may be heavier during some weeks and may require additional coverage and assistance (Parlor Door attendants).
- Work closely with Conference Services to oversee entertainment sound checks and performance setups.
- Create in-house signage for programs.
- Create Schedule of Events documents during Holiday periods for Marketing.
- Review and proofread entertainment offerings on website, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Lead and or participate in daily shift briefings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Windows-based operating systems such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
- Learn and demonstrate proficiency with other software programs including Canva, MICROS OPERA, Reservation Assistant, Salesforce, WordPress, and Adaco.
- Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business and provide optimal oversight of entertainment.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Speak and demonstrate comfort when interacting with/talking to audiences/groups.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Lift up to 25 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 50 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Event Planning.
- Proven work history in the Recreation field or Hospitality industry with at least 2 years’ experience in supervisory or management positions, preferably in a resort setting.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/11/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for ensuring quality and clean facilities throughout the hotel, and stocks guest rooms with towels and linens, furnishings and any other supplies a guest may need or request. At all times must be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Fulfill requests for items such as pillows, linen, paper goods, light bulbs, boxed or unboxed beds, cribs, furniture, etc. in a timely fashion.
•Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, and equipment to clean areas.
•Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, wax, and buff dining areas, meeting rooms, and public areas as assigned.
•Clean and disinfect public areas. Empty trash receptacles and sanitize. Transport trash to proper waste unit.
•Remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
•Maintain the appearance of the public areas, including hallways, staircases and entrances.
•Clean walls, ceilings, fixtures, windows and equipment.
•Remove recyclable materials from offices and public areas.
•Respond quickly to guest requests for furniture, heaters, fans, refrigerators, and other guest items routinely supplied by the Housekeeping Department. When unable to fill a guest request directly, communicate the request to ensure the request is communicated to Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager.
•Deliver firewood to guest rooms in accordance with the Housekeeping Procedures.
•Document and maintain a written record of all deliveries.
•Write Maintenance requests for areas or equipment in need of repair or in need of preventative maintenance.
•Protect the property of Mohonk Mountain House in all areas of the house, noting and reporting any changes, damage, or missing items of furniture or decorative items.
•Return all equipment used during the shift to the storage areas in which they found it; leaves all closets cleared of trash and locked.
•Respond quickly to reports of incidents requiring cleanup and follows established standards for cleanup.
•Participate in special cleaning projects.
•Operate machinery such as vacuums, carpet cleaning machines, floor buffers, washers, dryers, ironer/folders, elevators, etc.
•Perform minor repairs and routine preventative maintenance on Housekeeping equipment such as rotary floor machines, vacuums, etc.
•Maintain appropriate supply levels of paper goods, soap, and other supplies. Restock and organize storage closets neatly.
•Work with chemical cleansers, disinfectants and sanitizers.
•Work under pressure and maintain composure while dealing with large volumes of people.
•Check for and immediately report any damaged or missing furnishings or decorative items throughout the hotel.
•Sign out keys and return at the end of shift.
•Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
•Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
•Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed by cleaning agent or in accordance with our Mohonk Mountain House Standards and Protocols.
•Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist and carry a distance of up to 25 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds through passageways, up and down stairs, or in/out of elevators.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
•Listen well, communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, vendors and guests that have a variety of educational backgrounds and values.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•Previous hotel-related/cleaning experience desired.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/10/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Desk Clerk performs receptionist and customer service work helping to represent Mohonk Mountain House in the best way possible as they often serve as the guest’s first impression of the resort. The Desk Clerk is responsible for checking guests in/out of rooms graciously, efficiently, and accurately. They are responsible for processing charges and payments and demonstrating knowledge of billing and payment options. The ideal candidate would be courteous, self-motivated, friendly, and detail-oriented and provide accurate information about all resort amenities and services. Computer proficiency and the ability to effectively communicate via telephone, email, and in person are essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Process guest check-ins using established resort procedures. Verify registration cards for the correct information and obtain guest signatures and any necessary paperwork.
- Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
- Promote and recognize customer loyalty and provide exceptional service.
- Set-up guest reservation billing accounts for each person checking-in according to requests/requirements (shares, separate room rates/tax/incidentals, routing, comps)
- Collect information for guest billing, including tax exempt status information, credit card, check, or cash
- Assist customers with questions regarding their existing reservations. Make future reservations
- Understand reservation codes, other input codes, and special traces.
- Enter and confirm reservations in the property management system with the utmost accuracy and detail to capture important information.
- Generate and communicate daily traced requests, special attention guests, and VIPs for the front desk and other departments.
- Make Dining Reservations for hotel guests of the resort.
- Prepare key packets and registration card arrival boxes for reserved designated group business.
- Organize guest registration cards by filing all cards accurately in room number order.
- Provide information to guests on luggage storage, parking and retrieval of vehicles, and loading of luggage into cars for departure.
- Maintain a complete knowledge of all resort features, services, and activities (i.e. hours of operation, daily house counts, number of arrivals and departures, scheduled group and transient events, room availability, room types, rates, promotions, and amenities, locations of services and facilities).
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
- Understand and comply with resort and departmental policies and procedures including required uniform and dress code policies. Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance and wear required department-issued uniform.
- Provide professional customer service with a desire to exceed, including exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel). OPERA Software knowledge a plus.
- Utilize Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards to protect credit card and personal information.
- Attend required coaching and training sessions as scheduled to review service quality and productivity.
- Maintain a complete knowledge of: All resort features, services, and activities, along with hours of operation; Daily house counts, along with arrivals and departures; Scheduled group and transient activity sheets; Room availability; Room types, rates, promotions, and amenities; Dining locations and hours of operations.
- Answer telephone calls and emails in a clear and professional manner using the correct greeting and grammar usage.
- Transfer special unrelated front desk telephone calls to the appropriate departments
- Advise guests of messages (telephone, fax, etc.) and package deliveries.
- Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
- Maintain an assigned cash bank and insure accuracy of contracted amount. Follow proper accounting procedures for deposits, refunds, rate adjustments, and end of shift audits. Adhere to cashiering and accounting policies.
- Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, miscellaneous charges, and room charges. Cash guests personal checks according to Mohonk Mountain House procedure. Settle guest room accounts.
- Perform an audit via Opera (PMS) programming (balance receipts) and return bank at close of shift in accordance with Mohonk Mountain House standards.
- Take information on shopping orders and relay information to the Guest Services Shopper.
- Process guest and employee dry cleaning requests accurately according to procedures. Inspect and confirm receipt of laundry from the cleaner.
- Provide transportation information and directions to guests. Book trip arrivals and departures via Mohonk Mountain House Transportation.
- Follow opening and closing procedure checklists.
- Document guest requests, concerns, and needs; and immediately communicate with appropriate departments/personnel. Follow-up to make sure the guest is satisfied with the resolution using Mohonk Mountain House Second Effort procedures.
- Keep a clean and neat work station, restock office supplies and paper supplies as necessary.
- Work in office setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
- Work extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and input information with a keyboard.
- Work under stress from contact with public, demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions. Maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure.
- Maintain professional composure and use good manners on the telephone and in person.
- Be dependable, responsible, and punctual and; and maintain good attendance.
- Learn and effectively process job responsibilities efficiently and confidently.
- Demonstrate organizational skills, proofreading skills, an attention to detail, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nightsweekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Escort guests and show various room types.
- Lift up to 15 pounds (i.e. brochure, folio paper, registration card, and envelope boxes) from ground level to above head and carry distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 3 miles per day.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, or stand for up to 5 hours at a time. Navigate up to six flights of stairs.
- Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Maintain focus on the job task at hand to think clearly and quickly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Hospitality or customer service experience required or degree in hospitality, business finance, or accounting.
- Cashiering or banking experience preferred
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Part Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/30/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Golf Manager and Golf Shop Supervisor with meeting specific operational goals, general Golf Shop procedures, course operations and measures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Maintain safe and pleasant golf environment for the guests.
•Promote Mohonk Mountain House’s unique golfing experience while interacting with guests.
•Organize and communicate to Golf Manager all information relating to guest needs and potential golf events, conditions, problems, or concerns.
•Professionally answer telephone calls.
•Record and coordinate all golf lesson reservations.
•Responsible for all daily office procedures using tee sheet software to book tee times, voice-mail system, POS, Golf/Lunch package reservations, etc.
•Operate Point of Sale device to record all greens fee and cart rental sales, lessons, and merchandise sales.
•Maintain a clean and orderly appearance in the Golf Shop at all times.
•Ranger-Patrol golf course, maintain safe and orderly pace of play.
•Stock beverage, snacks, and merchandise racks.
•Interact cordially and professionally with all guests and co-workers.
•Communicate clearly and effectively with the golf staff, golf grounds staff, recreation staff and all other Mohonk Mountain House service staff.
•Organize and inspect golf rental sets, maintain adequate rental sets.
•Inspect course conditions and make recommendations based on play of the course.
•Outgoing and friendly personality.
•Trustworthy, dependable and honest.
•Work flexible or changing days and hours.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Sell merchandise in the Golf Shop.
•Refill gas golf cart with gasoline at pumping station.
•Perform daily cleaning protocols.
•Work weekends and holidays when needed.
•Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
•Handles change, adversity, and emergency situations in a calm and levelheaded manner.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Perform basic mathematic calculations and cash handling skills.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Speak clearly and in front of groups of people up to 20 people.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•CPR and First Aid Training preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/9/24