What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Residences position at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts?
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant – where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.
Our Vision
We are New York’s Luxury Lifestyle Icon.
Our Mission
To inspire meaningful connections…
To curate exceptional experiences…
To deliver passionate service…with kindness, care and a commitment to excellence
Our value proposition is to provide our guests with a catalog of experiences for a life well lived, in addition to the Four Seasons service excellence promise.
Our Purpose
To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around us
Our Values
We think differently
We are client obsessed
We have passion
We own it
We Truly Care About Each Other
We have integrity
Join Our Team
The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Director of Residences who fully embodies our values, shares a passion for excellence, and infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. As Director of Residences, you will be accountable for shaping the client experience by providing exceptional service in support of our world-renowned hotel. FSNYD is recognized as a Forbes 5 Star Hotel; Forbes 5 Star Spa and AAA 5 Diamond Hotel.
This position reports to the General Manager. Work authorization for the location is required.
Who You Are
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Director of Residences, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.
You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate. You are self-driven and solution oriented. You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team’s success. You set expectations and know to ‘inspect what you expect’. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity. You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you’re effective. You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships. You have integrity and your actions match your words.
Basic Purpose
The Director of Residences will provide strategic leadership and management for all aspects of the residential operation. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys connecting with both guests and employees alike, who is passionate about providing exceptional service and can inspire others to offer great service. They will need to have the ability to connect and cater to discerning individuals.
Essential Functions
https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/
http://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
https://twitter.com/fsnydowntown
https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown
We look forward to receiving your application
******Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview. ******
Salary Expectation- $180,000-$190,000
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant – where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.
Our Vision
We are New York’s Luxury Lifestyle Icon.
Our Mission
To inspire meaningful connections…
To curate exceptional experiences…
To deliver passionate service…with kindness, care and a commitment to excellence
Our value proposition is to provide our guests with a catalog of experiences for a life well lived, in addition to the Four Seasons service excellence promise.
Our Purpose
To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around us
Our Values
We think differently
We are client obsessed
We have passion
We own it
We Truly Care About Each Other
We have integrity
Join Our Team
The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Director of Residences who fully embodies our values, shares a passion for excellence, and infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. As Director of Residences, you will be accountable for shaping the client experience by providing exceptional service in support of our world-renowned hotel. FSNYD is recognized as a Forbes 5 Star Hotel; Forbes 5 Star Spa and AAA 5 Diamond Hotel.
This position reports to the General Manager. Work authorization for the location is required.
Who You Are
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Director of Residences, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.
You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate. You are self-driven and solution oriented. You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team’s success. You set expectations and know to ‘inspect what you expect’. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity. You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you’re effective. You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships. You have integrity and your actions match your words.
Basic Purpose
The Director of Residences will provide strategic leadership and management for all aspects of the residential operation. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys connecting with both guests and employees alike, who is passionate about providing exceptional service and can inspire others to offer great service. They will need to have the ability to connect and cater to discerning individuals.
Essential Functions
- All Four Seasons residence Policies and Procedures are followed.
- Identify and develop strategies to enhance the residential value proposition (in line with Four Seasons Policies & Procedures).
- Accountable for ensuring attainment of the residential goals and objectives (including financial and capital reserve plans).
- Accountable for continuous improvement in overall operations with an emphasis on increasing owner satisfaction, revenue and reducing costs with the approval of the GM.
- Master the syndicate allocation methods, budget process and financial reporting obligations (with the assistance of the Director of Finance).
- Manage operational challenges & opportunities.
- Conduct meetings with Board of Directors with respect to By-Law requirements.
- Lead HOA budgeting and annual meetings and manage HOA Board Meetings (Maintain the books and minutes of the HOA and ensure they are kept updated as per the Property Documents).
- Maintain appropriate relationships with the developer, hotel and residential owners.
- Attend and participate in all Executive Committee meetings and events.
- Responsible for the performance and development of the entire Residential team
- Ensure the facility is well maintained to Four Seasons standards with respect to Housekeeping and Engineering.
- Actively participate in all appropriate operations committees and preventative maintenance programs/initiatives.
- Be accountable in the event of any residential emergency or safety situation and comply with all local codes and ordinances with a focus on resident and employee safety.
- Represent the interests of the Residences and of its personnel in a fair, impartial and equitable manner.
- Develop and implement the Annual Residential Marketing Plan.
- Lifting equipment up to 40 lbs.
- Assisting in hotel’s effort to conserve energy
- Education: University Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Finance or Real Estate Management preferred.
- Experience:
- Professional property management certification such as IREM or CAI or similar preferred.
- 3-5 years of property management experience and work authorization for employment in the United States in the related position with Four Seasons or other organizations.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Someone who understands excellence and with luxury property management experience
- Someone who can represent the interests of the Residences and of its personnel in a fair, impartial and equitable manner.
- Someone who can conduct themselves in an ethical and exemplary manner.
- A leader with intellectual and emotional maturity
- A leader with intellectual and emotional maturity. Someone with a positive attitude and willingness to continue to learn.
- Local 6 Union experience preferred.
- Ability to read and speak and write English.
- Travel required: None
- Hours required: Eight hour shift; scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
- Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
- Have access to a robust benefit plan
- Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
- Derive a sense of pride in work well done
- Be recognized for excellence
https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/
http://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
https://twitter.com/fsnydowntown
https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown
We look forward to receiving your application
******Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview. ******
Salary Expectation- $180,000-$190,000
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Salary : $180,000 - $190,000
