Painter

The James Royal Palm: "Luxury Liberated" Comes To South Beach

The James, a hospitality brand synonymous with the seamless blend of modern, residentially styled spaces and guest-centric service, has launched its third luxury hotel, The James Royal Palm in Miami. This exciting addition to the South Beach hotel scene is the reincarnation of the historic and much-beloved Royal Palm Hotel.

Featured as one of Forbes Magazine’s "Top 10 Most Anticipated Openings of 2012", The James Royal Palm is an inspiring oceanfront beach retreat on everyone’s it list. Situated in the heart of South Beach, the hotel is immersed in a vibrant scene of all that’s new. Night or day, a distinct energy is in the air; sparked by travelers, trend setters, and creative personalities at the forefront of defining what’s next.

The South Beach hotel houses two dining options including signature restaurant, Florida Cookery, led by local Miami Chef Kris Wessel, featuring hyper-regional Florida fare; and CATCH, a globally influenced seafood restaurant from New York City’s EMM Group. In addition, The James Royal Palm will offer two swimming pools with cabanas, poolside bar, lobby lounge and coffee bar, full-service spa, Lil’ James offerings for children, retail shop, a curated collection of art, gym and more.

Indicative of The James brand persona every detail of The James Royal Palm has been meticulously chosen and artistically inspired. The overall renovation will be respectful of the original Royal Palm's history, with several design elements paying homage to the art deco roots of the original hotel as well as the local area.

The James Royal Palm serves as a modern tribute to the building's rich history, keeping intact many signature elements of the original architect's design. Similar to The James Chicago and The James New York, the overall design at The James Royal Palm is modern and residentially-inspired, with a focus on local art and environmentally thoughtful touches, such as reclaimed materials and natural fibers.

If you are looking for a hospitality position in South Florida, The James Royal Palm may be the perfect fit for you.

Summary: As an Painter you will be responsible to ensure that all painting and decorating duties are carried out speedily, to the required standard, in quest rooms, meeting spaces, public areas and back of house areas of the hotel at all times.

Essential Functions:       Communicates effectively and genuinely with guests, team members and other departments.

Maintains a friendly and caring demeanor at all times in a fast pace environment.

Maintain a professional image at all times that falls within the hotel and company guidelines for appearance and dress.

Demonstrate team work by co-operating and assisting colleagues as needed.

Able to find guest centric solutions. (Hugs the guest)

Be intuitive to guest needs, anticipates needs in job performance, being proactive instead of reactive.

Has knowledge of and assist in all emergency procedures as required.

Attends all mandatory meetings and training classes.

Assist with completion of P.M. Program.

General painting of walls, ceilings, trim and doors in guest rooms and public spaces.

Touch-up or cleaning of furniture.

Installs and repairs wall covering.

Performs sheet rock preparation for paint.

Ability to repair or install small selections of sheet rock.

Touch-up or repair stained surfaces.

Ability to remove and/or replace fixtures before and after repairs.

To maintain an accurate log of all work done.

Resolve guest complaints to the satisfaction of the customer by being guest centric, friendly and caring. Communicate to Management any problem, complaint or unhappy guest.

Be intuitive to guest needs, anticipates needs in job performance, being proactive instead of reactive.

Respond quickly to all guest requests in a caring friendly and professional manner, consistently follow up to ensure guest satisfaction that meets and exceed our services standards.

Stays current with developments in the hotel by reviewing the communication log book each shift; updates log book for next shifts as well as communicate effectively the policies and procedures to other team members of the hotel

To clean and maintain work area, materials and equivalent, to report defective materials and equipment to supervisor.

To continuously endeavor to improve the knowledge of the job.

To undertake any reasonable request made by management.

Ensure that the guest detail is not disclosed.

Maintains high confidentiality in regards to guest privacy.

Reports any suspicious behavior of guest and staff to Security.

Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported appropriately and immediately

Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures

Follows emergency procedures to provide for security and safety of guests and employees

Works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others and wears and uses the appropriate safety clothing/equipment supplied, and follows all maintenance instructions

Supports a safe hotel by applying hotel regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations

Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and notifies Security

Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct.

Non Essential Functions:

Any and all other duties deemed necessary by a member of management.

Be involved in departmental meetings and committees.   

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong customer service skills

Guest centric oriented

Strong Oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational ability

Able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and 10 lbs of force frequently.

Able to work nights, weekends and holidays when business needs dictates.

Able to work in fast paced, stressful environment.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of three years experience in general maintenance.

General knowledge of basic hand tools.