Assistant Manager of Residences

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the strategic business leader of rooms operations and acts as General Manager in his / her absence. Areas of responsibility include Front Office, , Retail / Gift Shops, Recreation / Fitness Center, Housekeeping and Security / Loss Prevention.

Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives.

The position ensures the rooms operations meet the brand's target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.

Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and employees and provides a return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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.

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.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Property Operations

• Working with Rooms management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution.
• Reviewing comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Evaluating if Operations Team is meeting service needs and provides feedback to operations team.
• Participating in public space walk-throughs with Engineering and Housekeeping to ensure guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place.
• Touring building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
• Reviewing findings from comment cards and guest satisfaction results with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Working with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
• Reviewing reports and financial statements to determine Rooms operations performance against budget.
• Communicating a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Leading Operations Teams

• Ensuring employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Celebrating successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
• Fostering employee commitment to providing excellent service, participating in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
• Making and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.

Managing Relationships with Property Stakeholders

• Attending owners meetings and provides meaning or context to the rooms operational and financial results.
• Establishing relationship with owner as a business partnership and supports the relationship between the General Manager and the owner.

Managing Profitability

• Coaching and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
• Working with direct reports to determine areas of concern and establish ways to improve the departments' financial performance.
• Leading cost containment efforts within Rooms operations including organizational restructuring when necessary.
• Focusing on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
• Identifying key drivers of business success and keeping Rooms leadership focused on the critical few to achieve results.

Managing the Guest Experience

• Creating an atmosphere in all Rooms and Food and Beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
• Championing the brand's service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the Rooms leadership teams.
• Ensuring core elements of the service strategy are in place to produce the desired results.
• Establishing and maintaining open, collaborative relationships with direct reports and entire Rooms operations team. Ensures direct reports do the same for their team.
• Interfacing with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $90,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans.

Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

MIRJ

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About the Team

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world.

Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service.

We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.