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Legends Hospitality Operations Supervisor - One World Observatory in New York, New York
Description
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
LEGENDS ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.
Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORYPositioned at the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, on levels 100, 101, and 102 – One World Observatory provides guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from 1,250 feet. A customized guest experience complements the seemingly endless views - which evoke feelings of the City’s signature pride, hope and determination - including special interactive experiences and dining options, plus a sit-down restaurant.
In 2016, One World Observatory received awards and recognition from the Concierge Choice Awards (Winner: Tourist Attraction), Themed Entertainment Association (Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement), TripAdvisor (Top U.S. Trending Summer Attraction), and Lonely Planet (Favorite Online Listing).
THE ROLEThe Operations Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all activities within the Observatory Operations department while maintaining a specific focus on the guest experience and day to day operations of the Observatory. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in managing the Observatory floor staff, Guest Services Desk and occasionally perform special projects as requested
Train and work with Observatory staff, assign and direct work, appraise performance, address guest complaints, resolve problems
Prepare daily line schedules for Operations staff
Ensure that proper procedures are followed including, but not limited to, accurately keeping all other financial/ticketing system records as required
Ability to work and coordinate with internal departments including Sales and Marketing and Human Resources
Ensure staff compliance with established guest experience, security, sales and record keeping policies and procedures
Inform staff of any changes in policy, procedure, and Observatory operations
Liaise between management and hourly staff--including building security and maintenance
Perform the duties of guest services and observatory floor staff as needed
Model all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, seeking out and reporting unsafe work conditions, keeping abreast of company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training
Report all safety incidents into the company’s risk management system on the same day that the safety incident has been reported
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Energetic and outgoing with a creative, and a proactive approach to teamwork
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in operations, preferably in an attraction, entertainment or hospitality environment
Elevated level of demonstrated customer-facing experience in a supervisory role
Proven operational experience in a high-volume environment
Organized and able to execute on the operations side of the business
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software; POS ticketing systems experience is a plus
Agile learner with the ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines
Ability to navigate group dynamics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with New York City and its attractions
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays)
COMPENSATION
$25.00/hourlyCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Time Management: Advanced
Customer Service: Advanced
Leadership: Intermediate
Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook): Intermediate
Communication: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization