KCC Tourism and Hotel Management Dept.

05/31/2025

Fall registration is in full bloom. Please contact Dr. Borgese at [email protected] for advisement. Early registration is important to guarantee course schedules. End your Spring semester strong and good luck on your final exams!

08/03/2019

Following these hospitality leaders will not only keep you in the know about the latest hotel news, but also give you a sneak peek into what’s next, and provide inspiration for your next campaign.

04/18/2019

Nu Hotel in Brooklyn is hiring!

Accounting Clerk https://careers.hhmhospitality.com/jobs/1333444-accounting-clerk
Engineering Supervisor https://careers.hhmhospitality.com/jobs/1337205-engineering-supervisor
Engineer https://careers.hhmhospitality.com/jobs/1337234-engineer

07/27/2018

http://events.cuny.edu/cec/work-at-the-us-open/

Fast-paced, exciting team environment and an unforgettable experience! (Pay starting at $13.00 an hour with opportunity for overtime) Concession Cashier/Line Server/Runner/Grill Cooks/Stand Managers Positions available for weekends only (work up to 36 hours in 3 days!)

06/13/2018

New Hotel Recruiting Staff!
The Edition Hotel is opening a new location in Times Square and looking to hire 150 new full time employees for all positions in the hotel – from front desk to back office to operations. They are managing recruitment through a physical recruitment center located at 13 W 38th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Interested candidates should arrive with several copies of their resume, dressed professionally, and prepared to discuss their interest and experience. At the recruitment center, all interested candidates will have an opportunity to meet 1 on 1 with a member of the recruitment team at the hotel to talk about their interest in working at the Edition Hotel and their relevant experience.

The recruitment center opened yesterday and it will be open through July 6th. However, the Director of Human Resources strongly encouraged students and alumni interested in positions with the Edition Hotel to visit the recruitment center between now and June 22. They have already processed 700 interested candidates in 2 days and he believes that after June 22, they will be focusing on making offers.

Please email Ms. Lyon at [email protected] and cc Dr. Borgese, the day before you go to the recruitment center. HR is specifically interested in CUNY students that are going to drop in so that they can keep an eye out for them.

05/13/2018

The Akwaaba Mansion Celebrating 23 years of hospitality excellence--is offering Hospitality Growth Opportunities in Innkeeping and Property Management. If you are enthusiastic, ready for a challenge and have some relatable experience in the hospitality industry, apply to join our team by emailing your resume to ​[email protected]​. Please, no phone calls or drop-ins.
Full-time Innkeeper—Manage daily operations of the property; directly involved in guests relations and overseeing all staff to include housekeeping, maintenance and part-time innkeepers. Prepare and serve breakfast and afternoon refreshments. Manage onsite events, perform administrative duties, to including scheduling and more. We offer event space for special affairs to include but not limited to weddings, baby showers, film productions, funeral repasses, birthday celebrations and more. Candidates with hospitality management, event coordination, and/or business backgrounds of 2+ years will be highly considered

What Are We Looking For?

● Highly motivated, self-starters and problem-solvers ● Experience in a similar position or proficiency in a similar task ● Incredible customer service skills and the ability to help maintain a customer- focused culture ● Ability to maintain brand processes and policies ● Ability to work as part of a team to meet or exceed clearly defined goals ● Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends

Specific Duties:

1. Guest Services 2. Housekeeping 3. Administrative 4. Special Events 5. Management
Please email a cover letter with resume to ​[email protected] for this management opportunity designed to offer valuable experience within the hospitality industry and career growth. We know the merits of excellent work and fully support our staff with career guidance and references. For more information on Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, visit us at ​www.akwaaba.com

03/19/2018

New York Travel Festival is April 27-29.
Student Opportunities!!

1- Student pricing is $30 for one day, $50 for two, with the following code: http://bitly.com/NYTF2018STUDENTVIP

2- If students are looking to volunteer, they can get free tickets. They should email me and [email protected] if this is of interest.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 9 AM - 6 PM LMHQ – 150 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, NY 10038 Align. $125 for Friday only - $200 for Friday and Saturday - (ticket includes lunch) Learn about best practices for promoting destinations via establishing partnerships and leveraging media, while connecting with colle...

03/08/2018

Smart, Fun, and Hardworking Ticket & Sales Representative

compensation: determined by experience
employment type: part-time 25-35 hours per week

We need a smart, fun, and hardworking rock star to start May 25th!

Maybe you have hosting experience, front of house, or ticketing experience. If you enjoy talking to the public and taking care of guests as they arrive, then being a ticket sales representative may be the job for you. This part of our crew helps set the tone for the experience our guests are about to enjoy.

Our ideal representative is:
o Welcoming and cheerful
o Able to take care of check in logistics quickly
o Have basic computer experience and comfort with making phone calls
o Comfortable with basic math and calculating percentages

The ideal representative will have experience in any or all of the following:
o Front of house
o Reservation systems
o Ticketing/Box office
o Sales
o Customer relations

A little about us:
We are a luxury boat tour company out of Chelsea Piers operating sightseeing trips on New York waters. We specialize in bringing beautiful, classic-style vessels to the New York City waterways and creating special and memorable excursions.
Our Crew, including all captains, mates, chefs, and on-land representatives, is what make the experience on our beautiful yachts truly magical. We have maintained a consistent history of not only operating with a professional staff, but also with warm and inviting hosts.

We are looking for a new member of the team who answers the phones, plans our guests' event, greets guests on the pier and is happy to tell everyone about the cool cruises and sails that we offer.
Everyone who buys a ticket for trips gets to meet a ticket representative at check-in. They are full of information and they are the most hospitable people you will ever meet!

Land Ambassador Job Responsibilities

- Fully know and understand the Booking Manual
- Sell tickets & retail
- Promote private charters
- Be well versed in general knowledge of the sails/cruises offered and the CHL operations
- Greet and check in all guests (10 & 5 rule)
o Use FareHarbor to track ship manifests, payment/identification verification, and affiliate bookings requiring vouchers
o Hand out boarding passes, ensuring the correct amount, and especially no more than the vessel’s maximum capacity, are distributed
o Read notes in private charter events to prepare to greet and assist the clients
o Help to ensure timely boarding and departure to keep the vessels on schedule
o Wear CHL uniform and apparel
- Complete daily tasks & paperwork
o Follow opening and closing procedures as detailed on the open/close sheet.
o Check phone messages and emails, responding to all messages as soon as possible
o Be a neat, cheerful and helpful front-line representative for our operation.
- Dock surveillance & general safety measures
o Keep a watchful eye on the main gate and our dock to prevent unauthorized entry
o Keep the main gate closed
o Assist with any emergency situations that may occur while vessels are under way.
o Notify Chelsea Piers security if there are any threatening safety concerns with the public or threatening conditions with the pier or docks.

02/26/2018

DONYS Tourism Scholarship Applications 2018
Deadline Extended to March 9

NYSTIA has extended the deadline to apply for the 2018 Destinations of NYS Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary College Scholarship - and we have increased the award amounts! Our scholarship program offers students the opportunity to be awarded a $2,000 scholarship toward their tuition or books. The application and guidelines can be found and completed online at https://www.nystia.org/events-pages/estc/nystia-scholarship no later than March 9, 2018.

Winners will be notified in late-March, and announced at the 2018 Empire State Tourism Conference to NYSTIA members.

Please feel free to share this with applicable students and colleagues to help us spread the word! Please direct all questions to Jill Delaney, NYSTIA President & CEO, at [email protected].

Recipients of the 2018 round of scholarships from the Destinations of NYS Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary College Scholarship Fund will be announced at the "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference on April 24th, 2018, in Schenectady, NY. We encourage all college and university stude...

02/21/2018

Urgent registration message!
CF will be down starting tomorrow until Sunday night. Course cancellations are on Monday afternoon. If you haven't registered for Spring 2018, please contact Dr. Borgese ASAP!