Hospitality Designer/Administrator 2016

Hospitality Design/Administrative Supervisor

Ulto Property Group is looking for a multi-talented, highly energized administrator/designer to handle the day-to-day operation/basic design of their new boutique hotel and other projects. The workplace is currently under development and the qualified candidate should be able to adapt to changing circumstances and the challenges of a start-up environment. It is expected of the incumbent to run with independent design and marketing projects as well as handle the room bookings and scheduling of the accommodations and other tasks as they come along. Both of these opportunities afford interesting ways apply your skills to unique projects and evolving neighbourhoods (Dundas West and Cabbagetown). If this sounds interesting to you, please forward me your resume and we can discuss this potential opportunity.

Duties of the position include:

scheduling and administering room booking activities via incoming phones calls and emails

maintain and administer all check-in and check-out records including basic bookkeeping duties where necessary

maintain online marketing and promotional activities to enhance occupancy rate and sales

ability to resolve conflict and dissipate irate customers

ability to follow-up with outstanding bills, tasks, and duties

perform any administrative duties as required

able to lift 25 to 50 lbs

conceptualize, review, and implement potential design concepts/brand development/marketing campaigns

interact with contractors, artists and/or suppliers

write specifications for various designs

Requirements for the position:

Enterprising, energetic and outgoing personality with experience in customer service and brand development

Excellent organizational skills and self-motivation to run a business over the long-term

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written English, ability to speak French, and/or other languages an asset

Responsible, honest and pride in taking ownership of his/her work

Proficiency in computer design or drafting

Flexible with working shifts and ability to accommodate shift changes with short notice