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The Marquette Hotel is a vibrant, community-focused destination located in the heart of Madison’s iconic Willy Street corridor. We aren't your typical corporate hotel; we are a multi-faceted operation that blends boutique lodging with a lively café and kitchen environment. We pride ourselves on providing a seamless, personalized guest experience that mirrors the authentic, eclectic spirit of our neighborhood.

At our core, we believe in transparency, initiative, and "Adult-to-Adult" communication. We don’t believe in micro-management or formal "performance plans"; instead, we treat our team as capable professionals who thrive on direct feedback and the freedom to take ownership of their work. We value high-level results over mere effort and are looking for leaders who can adapt as our business grows and evolves.

Our Core Values

• Neighborhood Synergy: We are deeply rooted in the Willy Street community and prioritize local partnerships.

• Operational Excellence: From room cleanliness to the precision of an espresso shot, we believe the small details define the guest experience.

• Proactive Problem Solving: We value staff who see a need and fill it without being asked.

• Authentic Interaction: Whether through a text message or a face-to-face greeting, our communication is always genuine and professional.

Flexible based on class schedule and other obligations.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you are the right-hand leader of our daily operations. You’ll jump between managing guest experiences, overseeing standard operations, and leading a small, dedicated staff. This isn't a "sit-at-a-desk" job; it’s active, varied, and keeps you on your toes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Team Leadership: Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing staff while maintaining fair and consistent scheduling.

• Daily Operations: Oversee room cleaning, laundry, and general facility upkeep to ensure everything is "Willy Street sharp".

• Guest Connection: Manage guest communications via Airbnb, text, and email, handling everything from booking questions to troubleshooting.

• To-Do List Support: Help tackle the administrative to-do list. This could be from addressing room listing edits to ensuring an extra cleaning task is resolved by a certain date.

• Problem Solving: Tackle the "weird stuff" that comes with hotel life—from unclogging a drain to handling a stray spider with grace.
• Neighborhood Liaison: Assist with building partnerships with surrounding local businesses to strengthen our community presence.

What We’re Looking For

• Tech Savvy: Comfortable with Google Workspace, Booking Platforms (Airbnb/Expedia), and AI/emerging technologies.

• Reliability: You are on time, every time.

• Independence: You’re an adult who takes initiative—you don’t need a reminder to find a task when things get quiet.

• Physical Stamina: You’re comfortable walking stairs regularly and staying active throughout your shift.

Please send us your resume and a cover letter to themarquettestaff@gmail.com, and we will get back to you shortly! Thanks!