Assistant Rooms Operations Manager - Overnight
- Kelowna, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
- Opens and closes Front Desk shifts / Housekeeping and ensuring completion of assigned shift checklist and other duties.
- Runs and reviews critical information contained in room operations reports.
- Understands the functions of the Recreation. Laundry, Housekeeping, Bell Staff, AYS, Front Desk and Concierge/Guest Services operations.
- Temporarily supervises all areas of the Room Operations department in the absence of the Room Operations management.
- Operates all department equipment as necessary and reporting malfunctions.
- Ensures employees have the proper supplies and uniforms.
- Understands night audit procedures and being able to comprehend and utilize reports as necessary.
- Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Supervises same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and property occupancy.
- Verifies accuracy of room rates to maximize revenue opportunities
- Uses budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the management of the Room Operations.
- Participates in the management of departmental controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Understands the impact of Room Operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
- Participates as needed in the investigation of employee and guest accidents.
- Assists in the use of a guest information tracking system to ensure that a successful repeat guest recognition program is in use to recognize guest preferences and
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responding to and handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
- Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Provides support for operational functions as necessary.
- Trains staff and monitoring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Participates in department meetings and continually communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the Room Operations goals to produce desired results.
- Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Helps to train employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and providing feedback to individuals; continuously striving to improve service performance.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
- Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of Room operations employee team members with the appropriate skills.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees; supervising on-going training initiatives and conducting training when appropriate.
- Communicates performance expectations employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback to Room Operations Managers on individual employee performance issues.
- Coaches, counsels and encourages employees.
- Participates in employee progressive disciplinary procedures as required.
- Handles employee questions and concerns.
- Participates in an ongoing employee recognition program.
- Effectively schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.
- Assists in performing the payroll function.
- Oversees daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all policies, standards and procedures.