Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities include :
- Assisting the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office with managing the Front Office operation; in addition to providing support to other departments in the hotel (F&B, Housekeeping and Engineering)
- Providing strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guest
- Providing all aspects of shift coverage in F&B operations as needed
- Balancing the hotel room type inventory
- Ensuring all areas of the lobby, Mezzanine level and F&B operations are functioning to Paramount standards (e.g. cleanliness, guest only in authorized areas, bathroom cleanliness, outdoor cleanliness and conditions, elevator cleanliness and functionality, Signage standards)
- Monitoring and actioning Nor 1 upsell program
- Handling guest's special requests and customer complaints during shift
- Performing all other front desk duties and responsibilities
- Investigating and handling complaints, disturbances, emergencies, etc. during shift
- Managing Employee Payroll, tracking attendance ADP, time edits, and conducting call-arounds for OT as needed
- Coaching, training, counseling hourly associates and administering discipline as needed
- Performing some Night Audit functions, able to review all Night Audit related functions and able to produce Night Audit reports
- Preparing, copying, and distributing reports as required
- Handling special guest requests
- Attending and contributing to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency
- Attending all hotel required meetings and trainings
- Participating in M.O.D. coverage as required
Qualifications include :
At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; or a 4-year degree and a minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a related fieldPrevious supervisory responsibilitiesMust be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processingLong hours sometimes requiredSedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objectsMust be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented mannerMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guestsMust be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlinesApproach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented mannerMaintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotelMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametagsComply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operationsMaximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutionsMust be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessaryMust be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectivesMust be able to maintain confidentiality of informationPerform other duties as requested by manager