Benchmark Hospitality at DU

Say hi to Jay, one of our Market Servers! Lovingly nicknamed "Jay Bob," by his coworkers, Jay brings a sense of humor to each and every workday. Jay was part of the original opening team back in 2011 and has previously served as a training facilitator and Peer Trainer in addition to his Market Server role. He also earned our coveted "Employee of the Month" title in 2015! When asked what he likes best about working at DU, he spoke about so many different things! From the positive energy, to our "be the difference" philosophy, to the incredible coworkers and guests he gets to meet, to the growth and development opportunities available, Jay loves it all! He even wrote a parody song about "being the difference" to the tune of Queen's We are the Champions. "If anyone wants me to come to their pre-shift and teach the song, I will!" Outside of work, Jay enjoys spending time with his family, walking his two dogs, and watching soccer. In fact, Jay learned to play soccer in high school while living in Germany and even played in college! If he was stranded on a desert island, all he would need is a soccer ball and a TV with his Major League Soccer Season Pass subscription! If you want to work with amazing people like Jay, check out our job postings at BenchmarkHotelDFW.com. #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #PyramidFamily

Join us in celebrating Lani's amazing 5-year journey with us! 🎉 Lani was hired in 2019 as our Assistant Manager of Event Set Up and was promoted to Events and Meetings Manager in 2021. As a world traveler, she continues to bring a wealth of experience and creativity to her role. Cheers to more incredible achievements and unforgettable travels, Lani! #WorkAnniversary #BenchmarkatDU #fortworth #benchmarkhospitality #anniversary

Our Benchmark kids are heading back to school in style, thanks to the incredible generosity of our associates who sponsored families through our Angel Bus program! 🎒 ✨ We're so grateful for your support, and wish everyone a fantastic school year ahead!🍎🚌 #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily #EmployeesHelpingEmployees

We just wrapped up our 2024 Intern Season! To close out their experience, our interns gave formal presentations to leaders on our property. Our Summer Interns each presented on their internship experience and what they accomplished in their time with us. Our Advanced Interns evaluated our property's current recycling program and presented on ways to enhance it. It was incredible to see this group of young professionals learn and grow over the summer and we are excited to see what's in store for them next! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

Meet Gina, one of our dedicated Coffee Break Attendants! Gina has been with us for over five years and her cheery disposition lights up the Banquet Department. When asked what her favorite part of working at DU is, Gina said, "That's easy! My bosses! I've had a lot of bosses in my career, and the supervisors and managers here have an incredible work ethic." Outside of work, Gina spends a lot of her time volunteering with her church, coordinating birthday celebrations and special events. She also loves spoiling her cat, Shayla Chanel, saying "she thinks she is my child!" In fact, if she was stranded on a desert island, the two things she said she would take with her are her Bible and Shayla Chanel! Gina also has a passion for helping others, saying "That's my passion in life. Loving others. That's how I want to be remembered, as a kind loving person." If you want to work with amazing people like Gina, check out our job postings at BenchmarkHotelDFW.com. #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #PyramidFamily

Congratulations to Destiny for earning Employee of the Month! Her dedication to her work and friendly, can-do attitude make her a shining star of our property. Whether she is explaining healthcare benefits to new hires, helping an associate navigate FMLA, coordinating a blood drive, or fixing the broken audio on a Power Point presentation, Destiny is always going above and beyond! Let's give her a big round of applause! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily #Celebrate #employeeofthemonth

Congratulations to Rowena, our Employee of the Month!!! Rowena continues to impress us with her continuous growth and significant contributions to the Associate Cafeteria. Her dedication to process improvement, coupled with a positive attitude even in challenging situations, is truly commendable. She not only looks after her cafeteria staff but also extends her care to all hotel associates, ensuring the best service for everyone. Thank you, Rowena, for your unwavering dedication and passion in all your endeavors.#pghpeoplefirst #empoweredtobethedifference #pyramidfamily #employeeofthemonth

Nothing makes us happier than our All Hands Meetings! This month we announced our Employees of the Month, celebrated new promotions, and gave away a lot of prizes!! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

Join us in celebrating 5 incredible years with our Senior Housekeeping Manager, Michon! 🎉 Michon has consistently raised the bar, earning nominations for the HATC, Housekeeping Employee of the year and recently winning our prestigious Best of the Best award! Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to being the difference continues to inspire us all. Here's to many more milestones together! #BenchmarkatDU #fortworth #benchmarkhospitality #anniversary #WorkAnniversary

Our Angel Bus is on the move again! 🚌 This is one of our Associates Helping Associates programs that we do for our work family that may need a little extra help with school supplies and backpacks. We had 10 families with 19 kids all together apply this year! We are happy to announce that within 24 hours all Angels were sponsored by other members of our team! The enthusiasm and generosity displayed by our team is so inspiring! Thank you to all who are sponsoring some of our Benchmark Kids to help them have a terrific school year! 🎒 #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily