Ellicott Development is currently seeking highly motivated people who contribute to the company’s growth and success.
Employees will enjoy the following benefits
• Comprehensive Insurance Packages – Health, Dental, Life And Disability
• 401K Retirement Program
• Vacation, Holidays and Illness
Send your resume to Barbara Juryniec, Human Resource Director, Bjuryniec@ellicottdevelopment.com
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Social Marketing Content Coordinator: The marketing department of Ellicott Development is seeking a highly creative, passionate, and organized Social Content Coordinator to oversee and execute social media for our property 500 Pearl. In this role, you will collaborate with 500 Pearl staff to assist with planning and coordinating various events’ social media. Must have a strong eye for detail and aesthetics, exceptional graphic design skills, and a deep understanding of social media platforms, able to efficiently self-manage their projects and possess exceptional writing skills.
As a Content Creator, you will be responsible for developing engaging content that promotes our establishment across various social media platforms, designing the 500 Pearl apparel line, marketing internally hosted events, maintaining multiple websites and interacting with our 500 Pearl staff.
Duties:
1. Activation Planning and Execution:
– Work closely with sales team to develop creative and compelling content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and LinkedIn for events at 500 Pearl.
– Create visually appealing event graphics and listings that effectively promote the activations.
– Manage Facebook events, ensure accurate and engaging event descriptions, and update attendees with relevant information.
– Analyze social media metrics and insights to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and inform future content strategy
2. Content Creation and Photography:
– Create compelling visual content for all social media platforms to generate excitement and engagement working with existing company photographers where needed.
– Use your creative and thoughtful eye to create high quality reels that showcase the facility, menu items, events, and promotions unique to 500 Pearl.
– Maintain all digital signage and screens throughout the building.
– Format and digitize all menus
3. Social Media Management:
– Collaborate with Ellicott Development Marketing where applicable to develop a consistent social media strategy that aligns with the overall marketing objectives and drive brand awareness and engagement.
– Create a schedule for posting social media content on social platforms ensuring regular updates, engagement, and branding.
– Monitor social media trends and competitors to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
– Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive relationships with our online audience.
– Build and nurture relationships with influencers, partners, and brand advocates to amplify our reach and engagement
– Design and develop the 500 Pearl apparel line.
Requirements:
– Strong graphic design skills, with proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
– Photography skills, with the ability to capture captivating images in various settings and lighting conditions.
– Extensive knowledge of Instagram and other social media platforms, including their features, algorithms, and best practices.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling event descriptions and engaging social media captions.
– Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
– A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to take direction and work closely with the operations team and marketing department.
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown 500 Pearl Street
Tenant Relations Coordinator: Ellicott Development is seeking a Tenant Coordinator to join our team and support the management of tenant relationships within our residential properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative duties, conflict management and customer relationship management.
Responsibilities:
– Address tenant inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally while working internally with Property Managers and Maintenance technicians to ensure tenant satisfaction.
– Perform all administrative duties as required in a timely manner to prepare and update reports and spreadsheets.
– Assist in lease renewal process for residential tenants
– Support residential management tasks as needed
Requirements:
– Strong administrative skills
– Excellent phone etiquette and customer relationship management abilities
– Familiarity with MRI or general accounting software is a plus
– Ability to handle conflicts diplomatically and find amicable solutions
Please apply directly at:
Ellicott Square Building 295 Main Street, Suite 700 Buffalo
Assistant Banquet Manager: Aloft Buffalo Downtown is search of an Assistant Banquet Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the Banquet Manager with the overall operations of the meeting venues throughout the facility. The individual we seek will possess strong customer service skills necessary to interact positively with guests and to set a good example for hotel staff, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to train and coach employees. Reports directs to the Banquet Manager.
Duties: (To include but not limited to)
-Ensure superior service, quality product, and 100% customer and guest satisfaction.
-Display exemplary performance for all associates to follow.
-Meet, make introductions and confirm that all arrangements and requirements are gathered with the event host prior to each function.
-Read and analyse Banquet event order (BEO)to secure and prepare guest requirements, determine proper set up: buffet, audio visuals, timeline and also give attention to any special guest needs.
-Assist the Director of Sales with prospecting new corporate accounts and maintaining current accounts.
-Understand the impact Banquet operations has on the overall success of an event and manage all activities to maximize customer satisfaction
-Must possess strong customer service skills necessary to interact positively with guests and to set a good example for hotel staff.
Education and Experience:
-Bachelor of Hotel Management or Degree in Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management, Marketing or equivalent.
-Experience in Property Management Software’s, CI/TY/Micros
-Minimum 1 to 2 years work experience in a banquet leadership role
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown 500 Pearl Street
Front Desk Supervisor: The Aloft Buffalo Downtown @ 500 Pearl is in search of Front desk supervisor to join our hospitality team and deliver exceptional customer service and serve as the manager on duty during some evening hours. This Marriott Select Service, high end, mix use facility features 110 ultra-modern guest rooms, 17,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, lobby bar, performance center, bowling alley and a roof top bar. We are seeking a friendly, outgoing guest service oriented candidate that must have the ability to be an effective part of a team, communicate clearly in person and and provide outstanding customer service working with both guests and all visitors to our busy downtown property.
Job Summary:
The Front Desk Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences by overseeing all front desk operations in a hotel setting. This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to manage various aspects of guest relations.
Duties:
Manage front desk activities including check-in, check-out, and guest inquiries during assigned shifts – Supervise front desk staff and provide training as needed – Handle guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally – Maintain a welcoming and organized lobby area – Assist with hotel management tasks as required
Qualifications:
– Previous experience in front desk or hospitality roles is preferred
– Strong knowledge of guest services and hospitality management
– Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with tact
– Attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown 500 Pearl Street
HVAC Technician: Ellicott Development is looking for full-time individuals to add to our Maintenance team. This position will specifically have PM duties cleaning and changing filters in our local hotel locations. The HVAC techs install, maintain and repair heating, cooling and ventilation systems for all properties owned and operated by Ellicott Development Company. Must provide quick and courteous service to all tenants and guests in regard to HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance concerns. We offer a generous benefit package including paid days off, health, dental and life insurance benefits.
Please apply directly at:
Ellicott Square Building 295 Main Street, Suite 700 Buffalo
Hotel Guest Service Associates: Ellicott Hotels a division of Ellicott Development is looking for qualified front desk agents to add to our hospitality team at: our Cheektowaga, NY hotel: located right across from Buffalo Niagara Airport. The right candidates will enjoy providing superior customer service to all our guests, have experience and can communicate professionally both in person and on the phone.
- welcomes guests and pays particular attention to assigned room type, special requests, rate, all while exhibiting an inviting, friendly, and helpful “Glad You’re Here” personality, attitude and sets an example for guest service representatives to uphold.
- performs any combination of following duties for guests of hotel: Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
- uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms, advance reservations, and up selling techniques to maximize revenue.
- promptly follows up on guest complaints and requests with the appropriate person or department.
- develops the ability to resolve minor complaints to the satisfaction of the guests.
We are looking for full-time candidates with weekend shifts mandatory. We offer a generous benefit package including paid days off, health, dental and life insurance benefits to staff working more than 25 hours on average per week.
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown 500 Pearl
Buffalo Country Inn & Suites 164 B Slade Avenue West Seneca
Hotel Housekeepers: Ellicott Hotels is seeking friendly, outgoing, personable and professional candidates to provide our guests with superior customer service. The candidate must truly enjoy interacting with guests and visitors to provide the best possible hotel experience. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, making beds, cleaning washrooms, changing linens and towels, and other cleaning duties to ensure a clean and welcoming room and enhance our guests experience. Duties involve bending, lifting, stretching, pulling, grasping, reaching and carrying. Weekend and holiday availability is a must for both part and full-time positions. Good starting pay and benefits for full-time positions. Willing to train but must be dependable and have a flexible schedule. Must have reliable transportation and a proven record of job stability and success.
Please apply directly at:
Fairfield Inn 3880 Rensch Road Amherst
Comfort Inn 4345 Genesee St. Cheektowaga
Security Guard: Join the security team at 500 Pearl to ensure the well-being of our guests enjoying events, bar and hotel. The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to protecting the safety of our guests and employees, has the ability to work late nights and weekends. This part time position requires attention to detail, the ability to quickly assess situations and react appropriately using rational thought processes.
Requirements:
-Maintain a highly visible profile while being guest orientated and approachable
-Intervene and diffuse guest conflicts effectively
-Visibly observe guests and employees in an effort to deter undesirable activity in and around the store
Required Qualifications:
-Proven ability to effectively manage conflict through de-escalation techniques
-Able to problem solve, anticipating, analyzing, and identifying opportunities, responding quickly when situations arise and preventing problems when possible
-Must possess a valid NYS Security Guard License
-Must have successfully completed all state mandated training
-Must be able to work weekend late night hours
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown 500 Pearl Buffalo
Banquet Servers: 500 Pearl is seeking friendly, outgoing, motivated, and dependable full time, part time or on call Banquet Servers and Banquet Captains for events. Prior experience is great but willing to train willing workers with a guest first attitude. It’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team working around your schedule. Rate of pay is hourly plus tips.
Responsibilities:
-Serve food & Beverages to guests
-Prepare dining area to serve
-Clean all areas
-Make all guests feel welcome
-Follow all checklists
-Be a team player.
Please apply directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown, 500 Pearl Buffalo
Line Cook: Patrick’s Rooftop, downtown’s highest food and drink destination with remarkable views of the city and lake located at 500 Pearl, Ellicott Development newest property, is looking for an individual to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking.
-Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
-Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
-Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
-Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. And must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Please apply with resume via email or in person directly at:
Aloft Buffalo Downtown – 500 Pearl Buffalo
Janitorial Special Projects: We are seeking dependable, reliable and professional candidates to add to our team. Duties will include floor care, carpet shampooing, high dusting, general cleaning and construction clean up at various work locations. The physical demands may involve bending, lifting, stretching, pulling, grasping, reaching and carrying. We offer good starting pay and benefits for full-time positions. Full-time hours are generally M-F 3:00 to 11:30pm.
Must have own car available for use during your work hours as you may be assigned to multiple work sites in a shift.
Please apply directly at:
Ellicott Square Building 295 Main Street, Suite 700 Buffalo
