Director of Room Operations

Company: Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Location: Incline Village
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true. *Relocation Assistance AvailableEducation 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. OR
  • 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 Profitability
    • Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand's target customer.
    • Analyzes service issues and identifies trends.
    • Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.
    • Works with Rooms management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution. Managing Revenue Goals
      • Monitors Rooms operations sales performance against budget.
      • Reviews reports and financial statements to determine Rooms operations performance against budget.
      • Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
      • Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holding team accountable for results.Leading Operations and Department Teams.
      • Champions the brand's service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the Rooms leadership teams.
      • Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.
      • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results. Managing the Guest Experience
        • Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
        • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
        • Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
        • Creates an atmosphere in all Rooms and Food and Beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations. Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
          • Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.
          • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
          • Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in Rooms (e.g., pre-shift briefings, staff meetings).
          • Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
          • Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.
          • Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.
          • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door policy" and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
          • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
          • Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
          • Champions change, ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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