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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Operations Manager

Hotel Guest ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$67k - $70k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; alternatively, a 2-year college degree and at least 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; alternatively, a 4-year degree and at least 1 year of progressive experience in a related field.
  • Previous supervisory responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets, and word processing.
  • Ability to work long hours when required.
  • Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
  • Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Maintain regular attendance in accordance with scheduling and hotel standards.
  • Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing nametags.
  • Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office in managing the Front Office operation and support other hotel departments, including Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and Engineering.
  • Maintain a strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guests.
  • Provide shift coverage in Food and Beverage operations as needed.
  • Balance hotel room-type inventory.
  • Ensure the lobby, Mezzanine level, and Food and Beverage operations meet cleanliness, access, outdoor-area, elevator, functionality, and signage standards.
  • Monitor and take action on the Nor1 upsell program.
  • Handle guests’ special requests and customer complaints during shifts.
  • Perform other front desk duties and responsibilities.
  • Investigate and handle complaints, disturbances, and emergencies during shifts.
  • Manage employee payroll, track attendance in ADP, edit time records, and conduct call-arounds for overtime as needed.
  • Coach, train, and counsel hourly associates and administer discipline as needed.
  • Perform some Night Audit functions, review all Night Audit-related functions, and produce Night Audit reports.
  • Prepare, copy, and distribute reports as required.
  • Attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain positive working relationships and promote employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required.
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them.
  • Understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the manager.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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