Conference Porter Supervisor- Flex- Year Round at Altera

Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Tourism, EventsIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of lodging software, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Minimum 2 years leadership experience
  • Previous 2 years Porter experience and working knowledge of Conference/Banquet operations
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
  • Valid Driver’s license an asset

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to the Porter Team and communicate clear standards of service and process to provide knowledge, training, and tools to exceed guest expectations
  • Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance
  • Work with Banquet Leadership to challenge and establish performance expectations and communicate them to reports
  • Hold porter team accountable to service expectations
  • Ensure conference service spaces are held in acceptable condition, including staying on top of needed repairs and cleanliness of all interior service areas and exterior parts of the building
  • Communicate with CEMs and clients; seek opportunities to deliver exceptional service to clients
  • Supervise and participate in the set-up and tear-down of meeting rooms, stocking of linen, and inventory management
  • Weekly, create bar requisitions from BEO information; daily, ensure bar requisitions are filled and delivered to Banquet bars
  • Participate in Beverage Control measures by performing periodic audits and supervising transfer processes

Skills

Team Leadership
Customer Service
Supervision
Inventory Management
Event Setup
Banquet Operations
Beverage Control
Computer Skills
Communication
Service Standards

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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