Technology Innovation & Data Specialist

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18-hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.

About the role: 

Assist the management team in the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems, data and voice communications activities at property.  Assist in the planning, organizing, and overseeing of activities of the Technology Innovation and Data Department. Responsible for providing a high level of operational availability and stability for both standard network and hotel industry specific technology.  Responsible for PCI Compliance. Handle guest interactions, resolve customer complaints, and accommodate management requests.  This position has direct contact with employees and guests, which requires effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. 

This is an on-site position.   

What you will do: 

Product Functions: 

• Ensure critical systems, specifically Front Office Property Management System, Call Accounting, HSIA, PABX and Food & Beverage Point of Sales computer systems are available twenty-four (24) hours per day.  
• Establish and maintain user procedures and hardware familiarization for all systems.  
• Provide Systems Administration, including maintaining user/group accounts, user configuration, trouble-shooting access problems and completion of on-site documentation.  
• Assist in Server infrastructure management, performance monitoring, Operating System upgrades and troubleshooting. Assist in Server infrastructure management, performance monitoring, Operating System upgrades and troubleshooting.  
• Ensure effective support for other systems, including back office, sales and catering and human resources applications and any other at the property.  
• Provide system support services, including service outage diagnosis, troubleshooting and restoration of service, virus protection management.  
• Maintain and promote Four Seasons core technology standards as outlined in the Four Seasons TID Core Standards. 
• Assist in the co-ordination of new acquisitions and major projects as required.  
• Participate in property-level, corporate-initiated technology implementations.  
• Good knowledge and support for Desktop OS and applications including patches.  
• Provide direct guest support and quality support to function rooms and conference services.  
• Administer connection to global VPN and other communication tools.  
• Assist in the process of systems backup and recovery procedures.  
• Assist in management of third party vendors.  
• Provide 24 / 7 support for mission critical systems.  
• Assist at network support and security of Hotel network, Active Directory maintenance, Server Infrastructure maintenance, Network Infrastructure maintenance – wired & wireless, Network protection and failover tools implementation (Firewall, web security, multi-homing devices, etc).  
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Innovation and Data.   

People functions:   

• Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office.  
• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.   
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to all levels of staff.  
• Must be able to assist hotel guests with technical requirements and issues.  
• Must be able to provide high levels of service and support to admin users as per contracted Service Level Agreement.

Key Behavioral Competencies  

• Highest level of integrity and transparency. 
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a team player with high energy levels to work with cross-functional teams. 
• Pro-active and inquisitive mind set to develop problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and strategic thinking skills 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner. 

Technical Skills and Knowledge  

• Technical background, MCSE or strong networking skills.  
• Prior education and/or experience supporting complex networks. 
• Four Seasons TID core standards and key controls. 
• Good knowledge of the Four Seasons policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

What you bring: 

• College Degree in Information Systems or 1+ year experience in IT, preferably in a hotel setting.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of information technology and all hotel operating systems.
• Fluency in English is required for this location and this job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States.

What we offer:  

Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits! Here is what we are offering you:

• Lucrative salary!
• Market-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
• Time off plans starting on the day of hire!
• An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
• Complimentary and discounted hotel stays around the world!
• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
• Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
• Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
• Tuition reimbursement!

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Visa Requirements 

US work authorization is required.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf