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    "description": "<h2>Compensation Type</h2>Yearly\n<h2>Highgate Hotels</h2>\n<p>Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. 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Many of the building’s original Beaux-Arts architectural details have been preserved including their marbleized lobby and Tiffany windows. The hotel features 265 graciously appointed guestrooms and suites, a library, a gym outfitted by Peloton, and 6,000-sq. ft. of event space. Additionally, the hotel’s historic bank has been transformed into its signature restaurant and bar <em>By George</em> by local celebrity chef Hugh Acheson, a two-time James Beard Foundation Award winner and former contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters.</p>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Director of Front Office is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the guest services departments, including the Front Desk, Door/Valet service in an attentive, friendly and courteous manner; providing all guests with superior quality service while maximizing room revenue and productivity, and developing managers and employees.  </p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.</li>\n <li>Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents arising in person or through reservations, comment cards, letters and/or phone calls, in an     attentive, courteous and efficient manner. 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