Benchmark Hospitality at DU

Allow us to introduce Papy, one of the friendliest faces on our property! Originally from the Republic of Congo, Papy is a native French speaker and currently has a personal goal to improve his English language skills. He joined our team as a House Attendant in 2021 and has even earned the distinction of Employee of the Month. While his primary role is to assist our housekeepers, he also supports the Front Desk on busy days by helping with guest luggage retrieval. Papy expressed his enjoyment of working at DU, citing the supportive nature of his managers and the warm greetings from colleagues, which foster a positive environment. He also loves the benefits of paid holidays and free meals in our employee cafeteria. In his personal time, Papy enjoys learning about technology, watching movies, and caring for his two children, all while listening to Mexican music or watching soccer games. If Papy was stranded on a deserted island and could only take two things with him, he would bring drinking water and his wife, as he cherishes the time he spends with her. If you want to work with amazing people like Papy, check out our job postings at BenchmarkHotelDFW.com. #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #PyramidFamily

We are getting in the Thanksgiving spirit! This week our associates all got FREE turkeys for their Thanksgiving meals, celebrated the season with hot apple cider on our fun cart, and shared what they are thankful for on our turkey wall. We are incredibly grateful to all our associates and wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving week! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

?? Congrats to Alex on his promotion to Guest Services Technician! After just four months in the Facilities department as our Aesthetics Maintenance Tech, he has demonstrated exceptional growth and dedication. We're thrilled to see him take on this exciting new role and look forward to his continued success. Congratulations, Alex! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

?? HUGE congrats to Janet on her promotion to Rooms Operations Coordinator! A year ago, she joined our Front Office team, and since then, she's been a dedicated rockstar, excelling at all tasks handed to her! So excited to see what she accomplishes next! Congratulations, Janet! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

This week the Benchmark at DU HR team had the pleasure of dining at the Taste Project for lunch. The Taste Project is a nonprofit community restaurant built around the concept that everyone should have access to healthy nutritional food. The menu has no prices and they ask that you either pay what you can afford, pay what you would typically pay at a restaurant, or pay what you would typically pay plus a little bit extra. In addition to providing nutritious meals to everyone in the community, they also offer a professional culinary training program. If you have the chance, stop by and check it out! The food is great! www.tasteproject.org #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

We are excited to introduce you to Dustin, who has been a valued member of our team since our grand opening in 2011! Dustin began his journey with us as a Server Assistant in the Market, but soon moved to the Banquets team, where he has truly thrived as a Pantry Break Attendant. When he transferred, he felt a great sense of pride being trusted to work independently and handle important tasks. One of the things Dustin appreciates most about working here are the fantastic benefits we offer, including free cafeteria meals, health benefits, paid holidays, our holiday party, and our family picnic. He also values his coworkers, who always go above and beyond to share the workload during busy times. Outside of work, Dustin has a passion for bass fishing and loves to travel to pursue his hobby. Fun fact: he spent 8 years as a fishing and snowmobile guide in Yellowstone! If you're looking for tips on where to fish, Dustin is your go-to expert. If he had to choose only two things to take with him if stranded on a deserted island, he would bring along a group of friends and plenty of drinks for a fun time! If you want to work with amazing people like Dustin, check out our job postings at BenchmarkHotelDFW.com. #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #PyramidFamily

We are absolutely THRILLED to have earned the #4 DFW Top Workplace for midsize companies this year! This is our 11th year making the list, and we could not be more proud. In addition to ranking #4, we also earned a specialty award for Best Managers! We want to thank every single one of our associates for making this possible. Our associates are truly what make us one of the DFW Top Workplaces! #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily #dallasmorningnews #TopWorkPlaces

We just had another amazing leader outing! Our managers hit the streets of Roanoke to go on an epic scavenger hunt. From taking pictures with Garfield, to finding giant cowboys, to pitching a tent, these leaders really put in the team work to accomplish their mission! Thank you to our leaders for all the amazing work you do each and every day. #BenchmarkatDU #PGHPeopleFirst #EmpoweredToBeTheDifference #PyramidFamily

?? Join us in celebrating Jenn's incredible 5-year journey with us! From her start as a conference service planner to her current role as the manager of our event support team, Jenn exemplifies dedication and leadership. Her friendly demeanor and commitment to excellence have made our halls brighter and our events more successful. Thank you, Jenn, for all that you do! ?? #AnniversaryCelebration #BenchmarkatDU #fortworth #benchmarkhospitality #anniversary #WorkAnniversary

Join us in celebrating a decade of dedication! ?? Today, we honor Amy, who joined us as a Barista in 2014 and has blossomed into an incredible Resource Manager. Her journey reflects growth, resilience, and the ability to inspire her team every single day. Thank you, Amy, for bringing your light to our hospitality family! #BenchmarkatDU #fortworth #benchmarkhospitality #anniversary #WorkAnniversary