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The Westin Jersey City Newport

479 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310

429 Room Hotel
Managed By Marriott International
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Full-Time

Additional Information

Pay: $24.60/hour

Job Number

24056407

Job Category

Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location

The Westin Jersey City Newport, 479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full-Time

Located Remotely?

N

Relocation?

N

Position Type

Non-Management

Welcome To Our Family

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place to make your mark. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family. Here, you will find a place where your personality and ideas are as appreciated as the work you do. Each day will open your mind to a world of possibilities, growth opportunities and the chance to meet people from all corners of the globe.

The Impact You’ll Make

No matter whether a guest arrives weary from their travels or excited for a vacation, you know what to do to make them feel at home. They will appreciate the pristine lobby, your warm welcome, and your efficiency in getting them checked in and pointed in the right direction. When they know you genuinely care about the quality of their stay, you are operating at a level of excellence.     

What You’ll Do

  • Organize, confirm and process guest check-ins/ check-outs and adapt for any changes
  • Secure payment, verifying and adjusting billing as needed
  • Provide guests with room and hotel information, directions, amenities and local interests
  • Run daily reports, reviewing to see what needs to be communicated to the next shift’s staff
  • Complete cashier and closing reports, counting the bank at the end of each shift securely
  • Accept and record wake-up calls, delivering to the right department
  • Communicate any emergency, lost item or theft to proper security staff and/or authorities
  • Keep contingency lists in case of emergency and communicate any necessary messages

Perks You Deserve

We’ll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

  • Team-spirited coworkers
  • Encouraging leadership
  • Support to live a life of wellbeing and happiness
  • Opportunities to serve and give back to the community
  • Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
  • Recognition programs

What We’re Looking For

  • A warm, people-oriented demeanor
  • A team-first attitude
  • A gift for paying attention to the smallest details

This role requires compliance with quality assurance expectations and standards. You may be required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

You’re Welcomed Here

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to feel comfortable being yourself and to know you’re important to us. You’ll make an impact in your role, and for that, you’ll be appreciated and valued.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:                                          High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience:                  No related work experience.

Supervisory Experience:                     No supervisory experience.

License or Certification:                      None

The pay range for this position is $24.60 to $24.60 per hour and offers health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, earned paid time off and/or sick leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.



At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous.

Be

where you can do your best work,​

Begin

 your purpose, 

Belong

 to an amazing global​team, and 

Become

 the best version of you.
Posted April 1, 2024

The Westin Jersey City Newport

About The Westin Jersey City Newport

he Westin Jersey City Newport offers exhilarating views of Downtown and Midtown Manhattan. We are the only 4 diamond hotel in Northern New Jersey and are located in the waterfront Financial District of Jersey City, minutes away from New York City. Escape to the serenity of our 429 spacious guest rooms, including 19 suites-some with amazing views of New York City or the Newport Marina. Awake energized and rejuvenated in our Jersey City hotel guest rooms featuring the Heavenly Bed® and the Heavenly Bath®, each providing a level of comfort that is often imitated, but never duplicated.  

Jersey City Hotel Features

Our Jersey City hotel provides thoughtful and distinctive amenities for all guests, including Wireless High Speed Internet Access throughout the hotel. For meetings and events, 20,500 square feet of contemporary meeting space and a team of culinary professionals will be sure to make your next occasion both inspiring and delightful. Empower your body and soul at the WestinWORKOUT® Gym and relax in our heated indoor pool or whirlpool. At the end of the day, unwind with your favorite beverage in the Half Moon Lobby Lounge and enjoy a delicious dinner at Fire & Oak.  

Accessible Jersey City Hotel Location

The Westin Jersey City Newport is ideally located minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, just west of Wall Street and Manhattan's World Financial Center, including the 911 Memorial; Greenwich Village; Union Square; Midtown Manhattan, and Times Square. Our hotel is just one block from the Pavonia/Newport PATH station and immediately adjacent to the 1.2-million-square-foot Newport Centre Mall. Find total renewal at our Jersey City hotel.