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Job Description Group Rooms Coordinator at The Read House Hotel The historic Read House Hotel is seeking a part-time Group Rooms Coordinator to assist the Sales and Catering team with day-to-day operations for group meetings, conferences, and social events. Chattanooga’s award-winning historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel! WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Salary: Hourly, rate based upon experience Benefits: • A Culture that Values Passion, Individuality, and Fun!, • Opportunities for Internal Growth and Development, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Paid Holidays, • Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans, • Company Provided & Voluntary Life Insurance, • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Tuition Assistance Program, • Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match up to 3.5%, • Referral Bonus Program, • Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!, • Hotel & Restaurant Discounts at Avocet Hospitality Properties, • Employee Meal Option, • Starbucks Discount As the Group Rooms Coordinator, you are responsible with assisting the Sales and Catering team with the day-to-day operations administrative tasks. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will be demonstrated through your work and be of benefit to your team and our clients. Your professionalism will shine and leave our clients confident that The Read House will exceeds all expectations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities • Monitor room pickup daily for group room blocks and adjust (remove/ add rooms, re-forecast) as needed to help maximize sell-through, • Create, prepare, and place group signage in assigned areas, • Check guest rooms and/ or banquet event space ahead of site visits and group arrivals to ensure cleanliness and preparedness for groups, • Organize, prepare, and distribute weekly Banquet Event Orders and Resume packets, • Track cutoff dates and release unused inventory based on contracts and demand, • Review group contracts and make sure all details (rates, comps, suites, upgrades, deposits, billing, attrition, and cancellation terms) are set up correctly and followed, • Keep organized, complete client files including, but not limited to: contracts, BEOs, addendums, tax-exempt forms, credit approvals, and commission details, • Identify and flag any sales and catering risk items like low pickup, missed deposits, or upcoming cutoffs, • Receive and review rooming lists to confirm rates, room types, dates, share-withs, VIPs, and accessibility needs, • Handle name changes, arrival/departure updates, and special requests in guest profiles and notes, • Create and distribute small group menus as needed, • Coordinate and prepare photo passes when required. Communicate with the Front Office regarding arrivals of photo pass holders, • Work with appropriate departments on pre-arrival letters, welcome amenities, and suite assignments, • Prepare pre-con packets and name badges, and distribute resumes with status updates, VIPs, upgrades, comps, and billing details, • Reconcile billing after events, including pick up against the contract, calculate attrition or credits, finalize rooming lists, and pass clean billing to accounting, • Support the Reservations team by assisting with internal and external calls, including reservation questions and bookings Education/ Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Post Graduate or Degree in relevant field preferred, • Two to fours years of related banquet, catering, event planning experience preferred, • Ability to prioritize and remain highly organized at work assignments, • Excellent computer skills, such as typing and use of various computer software, • Excellent communication skills with guests, team members, and management, • Proficiency in restaurant POS, reservation, and/or inventory applications, • Ability to access and accurately input information into the Property Management System, • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills, • Ability to work efficiently with a strong attention to detail, • Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 30 pounds with or without assistance, • See clearly both near and far to detect cleanliness and discrepancies in event space, • Hear at a basic level, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Traverse work areas including the complex, guest rooms, and public areas, • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions., • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment with changing variables, • Ability to apply patience and understanding to all persons and situations, • The work environment includes high guest contact; may involve varying conditions and circumstances with guests, staff, visitors, etc., • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate., • Inside work in an office environment The Roaring '20s are alive and prosperous in Chattanooga at the Historic Read House Hotel. We embrace the "Great Gatsby" era of grandeur and opulence and project the right balance of luxury and rebellious spirit in everything we do. At the Read House, service reigns supreme. We empower our team through support, growth and camaraderie which is instrumental in our culture of genuine hospitality and taking care of guests at every turn. Take the plunge, and be a part of this fun and exciting journey. Step back in time and visit The Read House Hotel! () EOE / DFWP

Job Description The Task Force General Manager is a polished well-spoken and well-regarded ambassador who carries a strong vision for their hotel. He or she is charged with responsibility for all aspects of operations for their assigned property, providing support supervision and guidance to their management team and front line associates. He or she will ensure that financial performance is optimized that high quality product and service levels are maintained and that the hotel is operated in compliance with state federal and local regulations as well as Company and brand standards. While remote, this job is 90% travel. The Task Force Manager will establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as the sales plan and budget development and execution of physical property improvement projects. They will provide hands on leadership to ensure that revenue is maximized while expenses are effectively controlled. They will serve as the liaison for communications with guests and clients associates ownership corporate representatives brand representatives and key vendors. QUALIFICATIONS: • At least 4 years progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a college degree and at least 2 years of related experience preferred., • Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing., • Must have valid driver's license and ability to fly and rent vehicles for travel requirements., • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly., • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately., • Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations., • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure., • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems, as necessary., • Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the need., • Must be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests., • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner., • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with SOHO Consulting standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel., • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include compliance with company dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards)., • Comply with and ensure adherence to SOHO Consulting standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations., • Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts including calling on top ten accounts meeting clients hosting luncheons and receptions and meeting with on-site contacts on a daily weekly and monthly basis., • Tour the operating departments daily making adjustments as needed via department heads., • Conduct weekly staff meetings including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self using the steps to effective training according to company standards and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts., • Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion., • Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers and available supervisors., • Ensure that all department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and SOHO Consulting standard checkbook accounting procedures., • Develop managers for future advancement through competency training and corporate sponsored training programs., • Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees., • Adhere to all SOHO Consulting policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance. Oversee and assist in the company budget process as required., • Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to company standards., • Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest through employee development and motivation., • Inspect rooms daily with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer., • Ensure complete processing of invoices daily by using the A/P process., • Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar., • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers., • Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly courteous and efficient in their interactions with guests, managers, and all other employees., • Forecast monthly the hotel's financial position by estimating revenues and line-by-line expenses. Analyze previous and projected data to generate an accurate reforecast., • Prepare and conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures according to SOHO Consulting S.O.P.'s. Ensure that all managers follow the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for departmental staff., • Interview all prospective final candidates for any vacant position within the hotel prior to any offer being extended., • Perform all department manager performance appraisals according to SOHO Consulting S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers follow the standards in their administration of performance appraisals to their staff., • Motivate coach counsel and discipline all management personnel according to SOHO Consulting S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps., • Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments., • Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to company S.O.P.'s., • Meet all sales clients on the property including meeting contacts and potential clients touring the property to assist in the sales effort., • Be in the public areas during peak times greeting guests and offering assistance as needed., • Maintain procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically with regard to security and initiate a monthly safe audit., • Conduct bi-monthly credit meetings and take an active role in the hotel credit and collection policies., • Complete required corporate training modules and become certified to train those as required., • Ensure that all scheduled meetings take place on the property.

Job Description Starbucks Barista at The Read House Hotel Starbucks, located at the historic Read House Hotel, is seeking experienced Baristas with a passion for coffee and customer service! Starbucks has both full and part time availability. Chattanooga’s award-winning historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel! WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Salary: $12.00 per hour + $$$ Tips Benefits: • A Culture that Values Passion, Individuality, and Fun!, • Opportunities for Internal Growth and Development, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Paid Holidays, • Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans, • Company Provided & Voluntary Life Insurance, • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Tuition Assistance Program, • Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match up to 3.5%, • Referral Bonus Program, • Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!, • Hotel & Restaurant Discounts at Avocet Hospitality Properties, • Employee Meal Option, • Starbucks Discount As a Starbucks Barista you are responsible for providing guests with courteous, friendly, sincere, efficient and graceful service that meets or exceeds guest expectations. You will maintain both Starbucks and Read House standards for product and service. Primary Duties & Responsibilities • Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction utilizing both company and Starbucks standards, • Provide a warm and engaging first impression for all guests and show courteous, attentive, and efficient service, • Know all menu items and ingredients and prepare all orders consistently, • Answer phones using appropriate verbiage, • Take, prepare, and serve all food items and drink orders to Starbucks standards with efficiency and friendliness, • Collect payment from guests, issue receipts and change; abide by all cash handling procedures, • Abide by all company and state guidelines regarding food handling and food safety, • Maintain service and sanitation standards according to health code regulations, • Inventory and restock supplies as needed, • Maintain the daily operations of the café through the execution of daily side work, including usage of Starbucks "clean play" responsibilities, • Perform general cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors; wiping counters, tables, and chairs; breaking down packaging and boxes, disposal of garbage to dumpster Education/ Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent preferred, • Prior cash handling experience required, • Hospitality or customer service experience preferred, • Ability to multitask in a high-demand, fast paced environment, • Excellent communication skills with guests, team members, and management, • Proficiency in restaurant POS and inventory applications, • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds, • Position self in order to obtain necessary supplies and efficiently clean assigned areas, • Hear at basic level and communicate effectively with coworkers and guests, • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions., • Promote cooperation to work among team members and others, • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, • The work environment includes high guest contact; may involve varying conditions and circumstances with guests, staff, visitors, etc., • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The Roaring '20s are alive and prosperous in Chattanooga at the Historic Read House Hotel. We embrace the "Great Gatsby" era of grandeur and opulence and project the right balance of luxury and rebellious spirit in everything we do. At the Read House, service reigns supreme. We empower our team through support, growth and camaraderie which is instrumental in our culture of genuine hospitality and taking care of guests at every turn. Take the plunge, and be a part of this fun and exciting journey. Step back in time and visit The Read House Hotel! () EOE / DFWP