Personal Assistant

Job description A personal assistant to general manager is responsible to provide the general manager with administrative support including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendar, making travel arrangements and other general office duties. Assumes full responsibility for all administrative duties in the executive office ensuring professional and timely execution of all tasks. What will I be doing? As a personal assistant to general manager, you are responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Opens incoming mail, date stamps, distributes accordingly Sends outgoing mail both interoffice and outside of the hotel Routes mail, faxes and other printed matter Prepares and types correspondence and fairly complex numerical/financial reports as instructed Prepares correspondence on behalf of the management Duplicates, copies, distributes and mails materials for the office Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment Maintains files and equipment in an orderly and professional manner Uses the property’s email system and maintains their email box, as is policy Appropriate business use of telephone and voice mail system Greets internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner. Announces visitors and/or handles requests, as appropriate Scrutinizes and handles guest satisfaction scores/guest assistance on a regular basis Scrutinizes daily VIP guests Schedules meetings and records meeting minutes What are we looking for? A personal assistant to general manager serving Hilton brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our guests and working with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Two year similar experience Strong organization skills, multi-task oriented and good time management Driving license and car Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English and in writing, using correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure Prepare official correspondence on behalf of the management to both internal and external communications verbally and in writing Ability to sit for extended periods of time and continuously perform the essential job functions Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy Ability to type 60 wpm Ability to effectively transcribe information from handwritten memos and recordings What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.