Director of Operations

Relocation assistance available.

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.
• OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Managing Profitability
  • Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand’s target customer.
  • Analyzes service issues and identifies trends.
  • Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.
  • Works with Rooms management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
• Managing Revenue Goals
  • Monitors Rooms operations sales performance against budget.
  • Reviews reports and financial statements to determine Rooms operations performance against budget.
  • Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
  • Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holding team accountable for results.
• Leading Operations and Department Teams
  • Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the Rooms leadership teams.
  • Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.
  • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Managing the Guest Experience
  • Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
  • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
  • Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
  • Creates an atmosphere in all Rooms and Food and Beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
• Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
  • Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.
  • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
  • Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in Rooms (e.g., pre-shift briefings, staff meetings).
  • Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
  • Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.
  • Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.
  • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door policy” and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
  • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
  • Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Champions change, ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.