Hotel Director Of Operations

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The Director of Operations assists the General Manager in overseeing and directing all aspects of hotel operations including guest service, engineering, rooms, food & beverage, accounting and human resources. In some circumstances, the Director of Operations may also be assigned responsibility for a specific hotel department. The Director of Operations directs operations in alignment with the direction of the General Manager, Company, brand standards and local, state and national regulations. Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations. Recommends the budget, business plan, capital expenditures and directs within approved plans and objectives.

What you will be doing

• Human Resources – In conjunction with the Human Resources department, direct recruiting, hiring, training, development and retention of a motivated and efficient staff. Clearly communicate to associates the standards of performance and their role in contributing to individual and team success. Ensure all required training occurs including orientation, safety, fire, and blood-borne pathogen. Coach, counsel, resolve conflicts, discipline and terminate as appropriate through fair treatment and in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Life Safety/Risk Management – Assist the General Manager with hotel life safety. Direct and promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Ensure appropriate sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures are in place, followed and comply with policies, standards and regulations. Ensure the staff is proficient in sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Profitability – Develop, recommend, implement and manage the annual budget, business plan, and objectives to meet/exceed expectations. Ensure costs are within budgeted guidelines. Review vendors and products to ensure procurement of top quality products at minimum prices. If necessary, develop action steps to correct any expense problems.
• Guest Satisfaction – Direct and ensure standards and procedures are followed. Direct staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage while managing the budget. Ensure timely response to guest needs. Resolve guest complaints as appropriate to maintain guest satisfaction. Regularly review service scores to identify areas needing improvement and implement appropriate changes. Ensure the staff regularly adheres to all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Be knowledgeable on hotel facilities, services and the city to assist guests as appropriate.
• Leadership – Keep abreast of brand standards and the competition's products and strengths to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality. Use business/management knowledge, applications in the industry, and experiences to provide leadership, both internally and externally, to assist the General Manager in positioning the hotel as a market leader.
• Asset Management - Walk the property daily to identify issues and to speak with and listen to associates. Ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place to protect assets and maintenance related problems are reported to Engineering through proper channels. Ensure efficient and effective cleanliness programs are in place to protect assets and cleanliness related problems are promptly and properly addressed. Inspect and evaluate the condition of the Services areas, equipment and inventories.

Benefits

• Matching 401-K
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Disability Insurances
• Marriott Brand and Company Hotel Travel Discounts

EEO/VET/DISABLED