Experiences at John Carver Inn

#1): Feeling chiefly responsible for an enormous building and the safety and security of guests and the night auditor alike.

#2): Serving and taking care of the whims of guests and tourists from all over the world.

#3): Knowing that even though my position is "low on the totem pole" that I play a very important role in the success of our business - much more important than my superiors could possibly understand from their vantage points....

There have been several times when unruly guests were on the precipice of being kicked out and I've had to decide if they should be kicked out or not. I hate to kick anyone out, naturally. But over the years I've had to evict DOZENS...

The most challenging aspects have been dealing with unruly guests who are disturbing others. I've been mocked, punched, assaulted...you name it. But I've been keeping a cool head for fourteen years and putting out small fires long before they ever had a chance to become raging infernos. I've also put out some raging infernos as well, though....

I am responsible for everything in a large hotel where the call to attend to myriad responsibilities ABOUNDS during the third shift.

There's no real "secret" per se, but there's apparently a secret to being the best at what you do; gumption, drive, honesty, confidence, and consistency.

I started off at the John Carver Inn as a dishwasher about fourteen years ago. After moving out of the dishroom and into the dining room as a busboy, I picked up some part-time hours as a fill-in for a position called "night-porter." Eventually the full-time position became available, and there were at least three other guys who had been there longer than I had been whom were all scrambling to fill it. I didn't even bother asking for it as I figured it would go to one of the guys with more...uh, "seniority."
However, the innkeeper at the time and one other manager dragged me into the office and insisted that they needed someone they could actually trust; someone intelligent and responsible who would DO the job and not just goof-off all night - so I was the obvious choice.
Since then I've received raise after raise, and increased responsibilities. I love taking care of the guests needs with alacrity and great enthusiasm. I even enjoy the cleaning part of the job. However, I'm 37 years-old and I'd love a change for the better. I would really like to work for someone with higher expectations and standards.
The bottom line is that I'm a family-man with a high moral standard and an old-fashioned work-ethic. I get a sense of fulfillment from going home after work knowing that I did an exceptional job; maybe doing something that nobody will even necessarily notice that got done. I care very much about the business even when others fail to care, and will do things that I know will have a positive impact whether I receive accolades or not. If you could use a guy like me, and you're willing to offer me a rate of pay that won't be insulting, then talk to me.
BTW, the reason I put up a picture of Hugh Laurie (from the Fox TV show "House") accepting a Golden Globe award instead of a picture of myself is because I don't have a picture of me that would load properly...don't know why-?
Oh, and the reason I call myself "overnight manager" instead of what they call me ("night porter") is because in spite of what they say, I am the manager during the overnight hours. I'm at the helm MANAGING the building; I think by definition that makes me the "manager." I deal with all guest problems in the hotel after the second-shift manager goes home, ergo "manager."...