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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary point of contact related to Recreation, Spa and Meal reservations for in-house guests. This staff person will have very high levels of guest contact. In addition to assisting guests with reservations for activities, this staff member will serve as contact point for Mohonk Staff members looking to provide further guest experience enhancements. This person will be responsible for the coordination and maintenance of the Central Stairs information boards related to content and appearance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
- Use a clear, understandable speaking voice, exercise judgment, respond to inquiries with accurate information regarding hours of outlet operation, directions to local attractions, or meeting rooms, car rentals and airline shuttle service, etc. according to individual needs.
- Learn and retain a current knowledge of all Mohonk Mountain House offerings for food and beverage, recreation, and other services.
- Learn and retain a knowledge of Mohonk Mountain House history, family history, policies and values.
- Demonstrate a current knowledge of the various attractions, activities and events available in Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange Counties. Provide directions.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other attractions in the Hudson Valley Region. Provide directions.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of all mass transportation and rental services available to/from Mohonk Mountain House and the metro areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the services and floorplans of Stewart, Albany, Westchester, JFK, Laguardia, and Newark airports as well as Port Authority Bus Terminal of NYC, and Grand Central Station. Have a basic understanding of the New York City Subway system.
- Work with external companies to arrange excursions to surrounding area attractions on behalf of the guest.
- Maintain a current knowledge of reputable restaurants, bars, eateries, retail, and other services available in Ulster County.
- Create and consistently maintain a quality work environment that is conducive to "Legendary" service.
- Work in conjunction with the Front Desk staff and other departments to accommodate guest information needs/services.
- Maintain open, concise, and consistent communication with management, co-workers and guests.
- Book guest reservations for in-house dining, spa, recreation and other services utilizing various windows based reservations system/point of sale.
- Enter and confirm reservations in the systems with the utmost accuracy and detail to capture all important information. Assist guests with questions regarding their existing reservations.
- Process special requirements and needs for guests through the proper channels so that the requests and needs are met accurately and to the guest’s satisfaction and safety.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
- Take responsibility for guest concerns: listen, empathize, apologize, resolve and never prove the guest wrong.
- Maintain confidentiality and use discretion and proper judgment in all matters, at all times.
- Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
- Demonstrate proper accounting procedures for deposits, refunds, rate adjustments and end of shift audits.
- Work under stress from contact with public, demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
- Remain calm and alert during heavy resort activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
- Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations and maintain a full understanding of the Mohonk Mountain House Evacuation Plan.
- Demonstrate professional composure and use good manners on the telephone and in person. Answer and respond to telephone calls and emails promptly and communicate in a clear and professional manner. Produce well-written and error-free emails and documents.
- Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation, speaking enthusiastically and engaging with others.
- Participate in outbound sales communications. Achieve high call volume and conversion ratio based on goals set by the Director of Hotel Operations.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Resort Suites, Reservation Assistant. NAVIS Applications & Software knowledge a plus.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 carries 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.
- Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Work in active guest setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
- Work up to five hours viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.
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.
- At least 3 years of experience in a customer focused work environment with proven problem-solving 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.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/2/24
Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.
We are seeking a high energy, motivated Night Warehouse Supervisor in our Coxsackie, NY Distribution Center.
The primary duties of the Night Shift Supervisor will strive to achieve the production and
distribution objectives of the company using supervisory methods and coaching techniques. Is
responsible for warehouse training, developing warehouse personnel to ensure accurate, on
time, and damage free movement of product shipped out of the warehouse. Will help build a
team environment of well-trained employees. Employ excellent communication skills to facilitate
completion of night shift job duties. Follow and promote the accepted safety practices to
maintain a safe working environment. Emphasis will be placed on proper truck loading and
breakage and damaged product control ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Position will also learn the processes and serve as a back up to the night managers in the areas
of shift production set up; understanding how to and executing on waving, label creation, job
assignment, invoicing, and other administrative tasks as needed to ensure successful night shift
work completion in the absence of the night shift Manager.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
• Must be able to multi-task and stay on top of highly complex processes with a large
amount of data.
• Must be able to maintain composure and stay focused in times of stress.
• Must be able to recognize problems at an early stage and be able to communicate and
trouble shoot to resolve the problems.
• Must possess good communication skills to keep night management fully apprised of
situations that arise. When necessary, will need to contact technical support to resolve
system and software problems.
• Supervises warehouse union employees. Working knowledge and a thorough
understanding of the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract is required.
• Expected to provide staff coaching for improvement as well as praise for a job well done.
• Works with all hourly employees to insure the accurate picking of orders and proper
loading of trucks.
• Must have knowledge of SAP, Lucas, and all warehouse management systems.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
and regulations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises members of the night warehouse team. Works closely with Management to direct the
workflow in an efficient and professional manner. Is responsible for providing effective
leadership while fostering a positive team environment and providing overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of the department. Performs supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are
not limited to training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; recognizing,
rewarding, and coaching; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:
• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• Hourly Rate $28.85 per hour / Full time / Monday - Thursday
• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and/or licenses
EXPERIENCE:
-High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
-At least 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
-Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer systems.
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
-Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication
skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
-Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and
meets deadlines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
Applicants only, No Recruiters please.
Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at (800) 724-3960.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 28.85 Hour
- 16 Houghtaling Road, W Coxsackie, NY 12192
- 5/1/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Gift Shop Clerk must provide outstanding customer service, proactively make sales to meet and exceed budget, keep all areas neat and clean, and keep shelves stocked and managers aware of anything that needs to be ordered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Operate the register, including normal sales, handling multiple methods of payments including gift cards, room charges, credit card charges, and also including other register functions such as voids, returns, and similar functions.
•Maintain proper balance in cash drawer and in personal bank.
•Open and close shop including cash drawer check-ins and check-outs according to accounting procedures.
•Learn and retain all Soda Fountain food and drink preparations.
•Assist customers with gift and soda fountain purchases, imparting product knowledge when applicable.
•Present a friendly, positive, and helpful demeanor.
•Develop an understanding of sales skills in a shop environment sufficient to provide an effective level of customer service and performance.
•Develop an understanding of the products sold in the shop sufficient to provide an effective level of customer service.
•Take an active role in stocking shelves.
•Check in parcel, noting any discrepancies, and price items.
•Assist with weekly newspaper reserve list and magazine stocking and returns.
•Contribute ideas and suggestions, in order to achieve improvements in all aspects of the shop’s performance both individually and as a member of the shop team.
•Take an active role in keeping stock room neat and orderly, in ensuring continued stock supply, and in maintaining stock record accuracy.
•Contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the shop and conform to associated company procedures and policies. Participate in the housekeeping of all shop areas to include folding clothing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning soda fountain machines, etc.
•Perform regular, daily housekeeping tasks, including special projects.
•Actively learn and implement new ideas, methods and skills.
•Comply with and implement all of the organization’s policies and procedures.
•Exercise vigilance to prevent shoplifting.
•Comply with cost-reduction measures.
•Comply with Departmental Standards, All Employee Service Standards, and Gift Shop Clerk Standards.
•Maintain a presence throughout the Gift Shop and engage shoppers.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
•Listen carefully to Guest/Customer orders and requests, as well as Supervisors’ instructions and requests.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
•Maintain a calm, friendly, efficient manner at all times to guests and co-workers.
•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.
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•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.
•Fold clothes, operate cash register, and prepare Soda Fountain items.
•Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
•Lift up to 40 pounds from ground level to counter level and carry a distance of up to 50 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 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 200 feet.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•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 skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Hospitality and retail experience 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:
Prepares and serves beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous and timely and manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Prepares beverages for other servers to supply to guests, and act as cashier for the outlet.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Perform a variety of tasks related to beverage service, including the control and limit of waste, and the filling out of requisitions as needed.
•Maintain proper and adequate set-up of bar. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, glassware, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet and transporting required items from storage area to appropriate work station.
•Maintain stock, cut, and store all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality.
•Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promote and document orders for drinks. Mix, garnish and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
•Input orders into the point of sale and create a check for each guest, to maintain accountability of all beverages served. Ensure proper check handling and posting procedures (including handling of cash transactions).
•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.
•Maintain confidentiality of guests’ personal information and use with discretion.
•Lock up and store all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposit cash drops and secure bank.
•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.
•Maintain complete knowledge of all beverage items, method of preparation, garnish, and method of presentation, as well as equipment and tools.
•Provide recommendations and suggestions aimed at enhancing the satisfaction of diners, such as recommendations about wine pairings.
•Open wine bottles and champagne table-side with waiter’s corkscrew, and present to guests.
•Negotiate stairs up and down while carrying full trays.
•Work under crowded and noisy conditions and navigate around guests with loaded trays.
•Provide proper service while serving wines and champagne, and have thorough knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and beer- including local selections.
•Ensure all guests that are served or who consume alcohol are at least 21 years of age. Check photo identifications of any guests whose age is questionable.
•Make a reasonable effort within the guidelines of the law to prevent intoxication in guests, prevent the serving of alcoholic beverages to underage minors, or serving alcoholic beverages to guests who are visibly intoxicated.
•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.
•Complete opening and closing side duties as assigned.
•Maintain standards of cleanliness for all bar areas as established by supervisor.
•Take responsibility for Mohonk Mountain House Mountain House equipment and supplies. Prevent loss or abuse.
•Think clearly and maintain good coordination while providing swift beverage service to guests.
•Remain organized and politely attend to the needs of multiple guests at one time. Prioritize and manage time effectively.
•Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
•Follow management’s instructions and suggestions – verbal as well as written.
•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 carry 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.
•Previous bartending and wine service experience.
•TIPS or other state-recognized Alcohol Awareness Training Certification 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
- 4/10/24