Assistant Director Assistant General Manager, Hotel Operations Universal Kids Resort

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for leading the hotel operations at Universal Kids Resorts limited-service onsite hotel. Manages the Front Office and Housekeeping departments including front office night audit onsite pool and housekeeping operations while partnering with restaurant management to ensure an efficient operation and Guest experience throughout the hotel. Strives to continually improve Guest and Team Member satisfaction resort cleanliness standards and ensures a seamless Guest experience in partnership with the theme park operations. Ensures that all hotel industry and company standards policies and procedures are being followed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages directs and coordinates the operations of hotel departments including front office night audit pool housekeeping and other hotel common areas requiring housekeeping support. Assumes responsibilities and leadership decisions of Director / General Manager Hotel Operations (GM) when GM is not present. Supports overall safety and security of Guests and Team Members by reviewing security footage as needed and coordinates pool initiatives and hotel event space with UKR leadership to drive occupancy goals and sales strategies. Assists GM with budgeting forecasting expense controls and labor management for hotel operations.
• Partners across resort-wide leadership to ensure a seamless Guest experience related to front office and housekeeping operational standards and Universal procedures. Monitors Guest feedback channels including surveys reviews complaints etc. and ensures prompt resolution of service issues. Coordinates preventative maintenance the contracting of third-party deep cleaning / housekeeping vendors and the upkeep of the pool area ensuring that facilities and equipment are in optimal condition.
• Provides leadership coaching and mentoring to Front Office and Housekeeping Management to achieve maximum results and empower management to drive and make decisions. Builds a team that is attentive engaging and knowledgeable in serving families with young children ensuring all Team Members embody the Universal Kids Resort service culture. Responsible for hiring decisions training and development of team and creates a culture that is respectful to support a positive and fun environment.
• Responsible for the financial performance of Front Office and Housekeeping departments and developing realistic annual operating budgets that meet strategic goals and are aligned across Universal Kids Resort. Partners with UKR Marketing & Sales for forecasting and revenue management as well as supporting all marketing and sales objectives occupancy goals and evolving hotel initiatives.
• Responsible for overall hotel Guest and Team Member satisfaction (GSAT / TSAT) setting goals to achieve specific objectives and ensuring a seamless Guest experience in partnership with the theme park operations for resort-wide initiatives and alignment across UDX. Collaborates with UDX counterparts to ensure operational and development initiatives are effectively executed.
• Evaluates changes in Guest needs the hotels Guest mix and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product / service and operational changes to drive the Guest experience and deliver exceptional financial returns. Ensures continuous optimization of hotel operations for evolving business model.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy procedures training and Team Member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and / or abilities (KSAs) required.

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Hospitality Management,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Military Experience,Front Desk,Guest Services,Hotel Management,Operations Management,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1