Resort Manager

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Lexington, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Ensure guest satisfaction and the efficient operation of the hotel by supervising operating departments in the absence of the General Manager and/or the Manager on Duty. Assist the General Manager by continually focusing on achieving hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction, and development of employees.

Requirements

At least 5 years progressive experience in a Rooms or F&B department Hotel.
Extensive F&B leadership experience preferred.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Must be proficient in Windows Operating Systems.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with Avion Hospitality’s dress code and wearing a nametag when working (per brand standards).
Comply and ensure adherence to Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR & First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Extensive F&B leadership experience preferred.
Generally a promotional opportunity will require relocation to another property.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Food Production, Engineering, Accounting, Sales and Housekeeping departments to ensure efficient hotel operation in the absence of the General Manager.
Communicate and/or correct deficiencies in operational departments in conjunction with the supervisor on duty.
Assist the General Manager in revenue generation programs, including participating in sales efforts by meeting on-site contacts for evening functions, greeting important clients, and participating in sales calls.
Assist the General Manager in the development of managerial and hourly employees through the implementation of Corporate-approved training programs.
Participate in bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with Department Heads to facilitate personnel development.
Assist in creating an environment where employees make empowered decisions to ensure guest satisfaction and follow up on empowerment successes and opportunities.
Assist the General Manager with the creation of financial reports as required by the Corporate Office, meeting all Corporate imposed deadlines.
Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled.
Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training.
Ensure recruiting, hiring and training for Guest Services based on occupancy.
Ensure weekly meetings with Front Desk to address oversell settings and react accordingly.
Oversee AR/AP, payroll, month end, etc.
Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment that focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation.
Ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance and Deep Cleaning Programs through daily and/or weekly inspection of rooms with the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer.
Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient in their interactions with guests, management and all other employees.
Be familiar with S.O.P.’s in all Operations departments and ensure compliance or development of an Action Plan for achieving compliance.
Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments.
Support Operations departments during peak periods.
Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to Avion Hospitality S.O.P.'s.
Complete required corporate training modules, and become certified to train those as required.
Be in the public areas during peak times, greeting guests and offering assistance as needed.
Maintain procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically with regard to security and initiate a monthly safe audit.
Ensure that all scheduled meetings take place on the property.