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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Highgate HotelsKey West, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 field
  • Previous supervisory responsibilities
  • Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
  • Long hours sometimes required
  • Sedentary 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 objects
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Perform other duties as requested by manager
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