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The Westin Buffalo
New York Hotel in Search of Front Desk Agent!
Short description
Become part of a 4-Star New York Hotel as a Rooms Candidate! Your role as a candidate will include front desk agent, housekeeping inspector, and in reservations/sales!
Detailed description
Luxury hotel seeking to train candidate as a front desk agent, housekeeping inspector, and in reservations/sales!
In Buffalo, New York, you can have a blast visiting iconic attractions like Niagara Falls, exploring the city's vibrant arts and culture scene at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, enjoying waterfront activities at Canalside, savoring Buffalo's famous wings, and experiencing history at sites like the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Buffalo offers a diverse range of activities for an enjoyable visit.
Placement Remarks
Salary: $16 per hour
Benefits:
A uniform will be provided by the property. J1's will need to confirm with HR prior to arrival if any additional clothing is needed.
A complimentary meal per shift is provided, but this is subject to change to an employee meal program in the future.
PTO/Vacation time is available and is accrued based on hours worked.
The best airport to fly to is Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The airport is located roughly 10 miles from the property. The employer has agreed to provide complimentary pickup of the J1 upon arrival. The J1 will need to confirm the details and time of pickup with HR.
The property has agreed to provide 14 days of complimentary housing for you until you secure more permanent housing. Please confirm with HR prior to arrival the details of your housing arrangements.
*Sign-on Bonus*
$750 sign-on bonus that is paid over time and as long as the candidate stays without any disciplinary counseling.
30 days - $150
60 Days - $150
90 Days - $200
180 Days - $250
Salary
$16.00 per hour
Requirements
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
- You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA)
- You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
- You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Local attractions
Buffalo is a city rich in culture and history. From the inspired architecture of the "Avenue of the Presidents" to the exciting championship sports teams to famous art collections and exhibits, Buffalo shines. As an "All America City," a gateway to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, and a center of commercial development and cultural activity, Buffalo inspires. Find out more about attractions in Buffalo here and here for the weather
Transportation: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority or click here.
Housing: Housing in Buffalo is moderately priced and it is recommended that you start reviewing housing in the area prior to your arrival. The average one-bedroom apartment starts at around $1050 per month, unfurnished, excluding utilities. Keep in mind without any credit in the USA you will need to pay the first and last month's rent as a deposit. House sharing is recommended to maybe reduce the costs per month to around $750; however, the costs can also be reduced if you are willing to live outside the city and take public transportation. Check out The Belisario, The Buffalo Lofts, Ellicott Homes, Planning Mill, The Sidway, The Sinclair, Westbrook Apartments, Shoreline Apartments. Additional Resources: Apartment.com, Apartment Guide, Roommates, Forrent, Hotpads, Live Lovely, Place of Mine or Homestay
Start date
January 2025
