Manager of Rooms

Aldenberg Hotel•Versailles, KY

12d

About The Position

WHO YOU ARE You are humble and understand the need to work side by side with others; and you take feedback to make things better seriously. It is quite natural for you to walk into a hotel and want to fluff every pillow you see, judge the level of cleanliness or ask the front desk what type of system they are using. You get excited about how amenities are packaged; a guest service story created by an employee’s intuition and can strip a bed faster than the best housekeeper. Your career experience is eclectic and dynamic. You have great pride in having worked your way through a variety of rooms division department head roles. You have a special place in your heart for the people and teams you have worked with and developed during your career. You get excited for crunch response situations and know that success comes through collaboration and teamwork. You are comfortable with casual sophistication and realize the concept of luxury has evolved to be approachable and not cookie-cutter. THE ROLE The Front Office Lead reports to the General Manager or Director of Hospitality. It is critical the person in this position possesses a diverse knowledge of Front Office operations and is willing to dive into the day-to-day operation, while balancing and directing the long-term goals of the front desk and guest services. All leaders of Single Barrel Hospitality are required to work hand in hand with their teams. We are a company in hyper-growth, so having the ability to be a soldier is as critical as being a general. As the Front Office Lead, you will support and lead the Front Desk. You will develop and lead the delivery of outstanding guest service, and maintain a dynamic team. Your presence should be as regular at the desk as it is working through administrative responsibilities. You will also actively develop trusting and transparent relations with your peers on the Management Team and teammates of the hotel. As a leader within Single Barrel Hospitality you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded – no egos are allowed.

Requirements

Prefer minimum of five (5) years’ experience of customer service supervisory responsibility, within upscale, lifestyle or luxury hospitality companies
Adaptable interpersonal skills to communicate and address all teammate levels of the hotel
Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets or proposals
Due to the cyclical nature of the hotel industry, teammates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
Exemplify leading by example by working directly with each member of your team and be willing to coach and counsel with gentle correction and critical but constructive feedback
Openly collaborate with all departments in the hotel including Sales, Banquets & Catering, Engineering, Food & Beverage and Culinary to provide an exemplary guest experience; be comfortable in debating ideas before implementing a decision that will impact operations property-wide, as we do not work in silos
Be respectful in your daily interactions with your direct managers, direct reports, and your peers; be an example of the utmost professionalism and a pillar in your community
Highly analytical in thought and recommendations; although will never act like the smartest person in the room; and continually seek out the facts; can express a point of view without it be driven by an ego
Engages others in general conversation tactics to build rapport quickly; and can lead and adapt communication and presentation tactics to engage audience; displays adaptable interpersonal skills for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
Approaches fact finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; values input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementation
Passionate in driving results of their effort and others; can influence others to take direction to execute on strategy through tactical methods; and is comfortable in prioritizing their work and that of others
Comfortable in being a “general” in identifying strategic needs, yet can be a “soldier” to ensure the implementation of a strategic plan is implemented
Prioritizes and organizes their own work when necessary by working flexible or extended hours to accommodate increased workload; can flex to the needs of an opening hotel and short-notice needs

Responsibilities

Uphold and role model the company’s principles
Active participant in the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating Ambassador/Night Audit Teammates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning in the Hospitality Operation
Ensure all shifts are properly covered based on the needs of the business. You are the ultimate stop gap for all shifts.
Demonstrate passion and aptitude for all aspects for a guest’s experience, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; serve as the shepherd of all on-property experiences and able to uncover the details that will add a special touch for guests and teammates that turn into a fond memory
Participate in and/or leads daily briefings, weekly Rooms meetings, and monthly departmental staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the Rooms Division team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities
Assigns teammates to complete the needed activities for the day and inspects their accomplishments; and monitors teammate activities to ensure standards are achieved, and teammates feel supported and valued to meet and exceed guests’ needs
Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the hotel operation and work in collaboration with other operating divisions and any third-party vendors to establish detailed cleaning and preventative maintenance programs to ensure appearance and life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment throughout the hotel
Lead all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of hotel guests and teammates; respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency of safety situations; and verifies all teammates are trained and following proper emergency procedures and responses
Fluent in operational metrics, P&L’s and demonstrates critical thinking skills by connecting those with operational observations; provides coaching and corrective action that targets root causes of issues and the highest priorities in the operation of the front office.
Participate in all Management meetings to provide thoughtful and insightful suggestions and feedback in order to give a voice to the front office at the highest leadership level to demonstrate commitment to the success and innovation of the hotel
Works directly with outside contracted companies to assure quality and timeliness of work while prioritizing the guest experience and developing long term partnerships
Champion hotel wide initiatives and best practices (e.g., Lobby Ambassador, Property Walks, and Manager on Duty programs) by ensuring you take the time to communicate and/or train on the purpose of each initiative
Communicate regularly with the General Manager or Director of Hospitality to provide updates and align on priorities, discuss plans, and request for any additional resources to support the operations; and any additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by the General Manager or Director of Hospitality in support of a successful operation