Operations Manager

HYATT STUDIOS - MOBILE/TILLMANS CORNER•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and demonstrate the LBA culture with every action and/or reaction. Acts as the main liaison between the General Manager and daily operations in a extended stay property. Plan strategically to maximize profits. Responsible for all major areas of hotel operations and services including, but not limited to: Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Food and Beverage to include but not limited to: personnel, budget performance and financial controls in accordance with established quality standards. Responsible for all operations for their hotel brand with potentially more responsibility in the absence of the General Manager.

Requirements

Three years’ experience supervising at least 10 associates
Three years’ experience in the hotel industry.
High school diploma or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of government regulations as applicable to the hotel industry
Knowledge of accounting processes, including receivables, payables, budgets, invoices, payroll
Practical knowledge of LBA rules, policies, and procedures
Effective communication skills, written and verbal, including group presentations.
Proficient written and verbal English
Financial analysis skills to assess potential business opportunities and whether or not they contribute to the success of the business.
Project management skills (i.e., organizing, multitasking).
Creative and strategic skills.
Relates well with others and flexibility of working with a team
Analyze work for accuracy of self and others.
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, Outlook.
Combines a confident, self-starting, high performance orientation with track record that reflects a “can do” attitude.
Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric.
Willing to perform other assigned duties that the individual is capable of carrying out.
Effectively communicate with guests, department heads, associates and home office support staff.
Successfully resolve conflict and solve multifaceted problems
Must be able to work effectively in a stressful atmosphere.
Must be able to accept constructive criticism.
Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in Hilton or Marriott family of hotels preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure hotel staff are properly greeting guests, adhering to uniform standards, and appropriately resolving guest complaints so as to provide an atmosphere of hospitality.
Manage new hire processes for each department within the property and ensure all newly hired associates complete required paperwork and orientation.
Review ongoing training practices to ensure all associates are kept up to date on current policies/procedures.
Maintain a professional, cohesive team by hiring, training, coaching, counseling, and developing associates
Promote positive morale and friendly attitude.
Monitor communication between departments and GM to ensure a timely and accurate flow of information.
Assist GM in developing and executing long and short term financial objectives and exceed budgeted sales and expense goals.
Review cost accounts with GM on a weekly basis.
Ensure that all equipment is maintained in accordance with service standards and that any outages are reported and resolved as quickly as possible.
Complete administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll, inventory, orders, and production controls in a timely manner.
Ensure hotel staff are adhering to company rules and policies and oversee implementation of any new rules, policies, or procedures.
Maintain certification from a brand approved responsible vendor training program.
Maintain business and charitable involvement in the community, in partnership with the GM.
Inspect guests’ rooms, public access areas, and outside grounds for cleanliness, safety, and appearance.
Other duties as assigned, that the associates is capable of performing.