Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Highgate Corporate Office New York City, NY

Highgate is looking for an additional associate to be part of the Highgate Corporate Office. The Corporate Receptionist / Administrative Assistant plays a key role as administrative support to the senior leadership in the corporate New York office and is responsible for clerical, administrative, and other duties to assist in the smooth operation of the overall office. This role is at the heart of our organization, creating a warm and inviting front office experience while ensuring seamless daily operations. 

• Answer multi-line telephone system, screen and direct calls in accordance with Highgate Standards.
• Take and relay messages
• Greet persons entering organization
• Direct guests to correct destination
• General administrative and clerical support
• Typing, filing, faxing
• Notify proper personnel of overnight deliveries
• Maintain conference room calendars
• Maintain company extension list
• Tidy and maintain reception area and conference rooms
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• High School diploma
• Receptionist, Administrative experience is a plus
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous manner.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize.
• Detail oriented.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Salary: $75,000 plus benefits.