Rooms Division Manager Job Description
Rooms Division Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Education for Rooms Division Manager
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Employers hiring for the rooms division manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as University and Bachelor's Degree in Business/Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Management, Marketing, Tourism, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Education, Business
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Rooms Division Manager Job Description
- Contributes to the yield team regarding strategic planning and market positioning
- Works with the DLAM on business plans, growth initiatives and strategic direction
- Ensures that the individual BU’s are focused on daily labor, expense and revenue management
- Prepares Lodging BU’s 14542 & 14544 monthly Variance and Forecast Templates
- Manages J.I.T
- Analyzes and assesses BU(s) capital needs in order to prepare BU(s) capital requests in concert with the DLAM and Lodging divisional needs
- Ensures all day-to-day Front Desk and Housekeeping Operations are of the highest quality and according to established SOP’s
- Ensures BU’s are adhering to privacy best practices including Intrawest Privacy Policy and Employee Privacy Policy
- Reviews and oversees the implementation of all training and development programs in the Front Desk and Housekeeping Departments including QA
- Works directly with the Homeowner Relations Manager to ensure all owner requests, needs and issues are addressed within a timely manner
- Train Receptionists/Cashiers and supervise them in the performance of their duties
- Duty Meals
- Assists the DLAM with communication to the HOA Property Managers to ensure alignment of service and expectations
- Ensures that “non-negotiable” service components are adhered to in all areas of BU(s)
- Strives to exceed guest and owner expectations
- Uses the Lodging divisional work order system (currently HotSOS) to log all owner/guest requests received and completed or to dispatch appropriate team members
Rooms Division Manager Job Description
- Works with the DLAM to ensure key controls are in place and monitored
- Analysis and response to guest surveys related to BU(s)
- Interview, train, lead, coach, and correct the Management Team for the Front Desk and Housekeeping Departments to ensure they have the skills & tools required to perform their job at the highest level while remaining engaged
- Works closely with the Front Office Manager and Housekeeping Supervisors, to ensure continuity of service, procedures, and employee experience regardless of season, day of week, or time of shift
- Performs regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports
- Communicates Human Resource items in a timely and professional manner
- Oversees recruitment and hiring for the Front Desk and Housekeeping Departments
- Ensures department scheduling is appropriate for business levels
- Manages a safe employee and guest environment and ensures required safety meetings and updates are delivered
- Is responsible for the Front Desk and Housekeeping staff following the established uniform and appearance policies and taking corrective action if necessary
- Conducts all business with the highest level of integrity and professionalism
- Ensures the Quality Assurance program is a primary focus
- Ensures that projects are completed including follow-ups on any identified issues or long-term concerns
- Each guest encountered will be acknowledged, thanked and invited back
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to an average shift of 8 hours
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach different floors of the building on a timely basis
Rooms Division Manager Job Description
- May be required from time to time to carry out duties outside the normal sphere of work as may be reasonably requested by Management
- Be a member of the Hotel Executive Committee, reporting into the Operations Manager
- Serve as the main point of contact for the 11 W Residences, ensuring that high standards of W Services are provided for all Residents, and working with the Owner’s Representative to ensure the same
- Manage daily the Rooms operations (Front Office and Style) including responsibility for the Manager on Duty shifts
- Recommend budget and manage expenses within approved budget constraints
- Develop, implement and continually review the policies, procedures, practices and standards in all rooms operations, and control to ensure they are consistently applied
- Ensure all operations are brand compliant and that the W core values are implemented within the team
- Lead the Rooms division talent by developing annual objectives in line with the hotel’s objectives
- Ensure direct reports are correctly conducting performance management
- Ensure accurate expenses and payroll forecasting throughout all areas of the rooms operations
- Practical experience managing Front Desk and Housekeeping departments highly recommended
- Monitor the cleanliness of the public areas
- Monitor the performance of the Night Cleaners
- 2 years hotel experience and one year in a significant managerial role, previous Housekeeping experience an asset
- Diploma, degree or masters in hospitality – food & beverage, or hospitality management school
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable position in luxury hotel operations
Rooms Division Manager Job Description
- Ensure new talent are inducted into the departments correctly
- Ensure compliance in all areas of Health and Safety related to rooms operations
- Housekeeping/Front desk duties (scheduling, payroll, purchasing, etc)
- Set up the learning and development culture and standards
- Heads training monthly meetings with actions and documentation required
- Coordinates succession plans with Director
- In charge of preparation of the Rooms departmental orientation program for new hires
- Fully aware of the rooms division operations and job descriptions
- Train all Rooms Division Colleagues
- Provide on-going coaching and guidance for Departmental Trainers & Rooms Division leaders to ensure consistency in standards
- 5 star Luxury Environment preferred
- Revenue Management experience is preferred
- Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Minimum 2 years work experience as Rooms Division Manager, or Front Office Manager in larger operation
- Dynamic Leader
- Approachable Coach
Rooms Division Manager Job Description
- Works on process renovations and quality assurance in the Division
- Provide feedback, seizes training and coaching opportunities with Colleagues
- Follows up on guest feedback and analysis and develops training plans
- In charge of developing monthly and quarterly training plans in line with business demands and carrying the proper SWOT analysis
- Create and develop training materials and programs to meet the needs of the Rooms Division
- Coordinate training with various sections to ensure training and coaching is executed
- Develops a team of trainers within the overall team and coordinates with them
- Develops team building activities to ensure momentum is always part of the culture
- Works closely with Quality committee for follow up on action plans
- Exceeding the company’s expectations in stewarding health, safety and environmental performance
- Minimum five-years’ experience in a full-service Hotel in a leadership role in either Front Office or Housekeeping
- Prior interview, hire, train & develop talent that loves what they do experience a huge plus!
- Working knowledge of Lightspeed preferred
- Concise, clear written and verbal communication skills a must
- A Hospitality Mindset is non-negotiable
- Recent college graduates who have received their 4 year degree from an accredited institution of higher education within 12 months of application for the MID Participation