Operations Manager

US-NY-New York

Management

Req #: 58633
Type: Full-Time
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Highgate Hotels

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				Overview:

The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

* Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office with managing the Front Office operation; in addition to providing support to other departments in the hotel (F&B, Housekeeping and Engineering)
* Provide strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guest
* Provide all aspects of shift coverage in F&B operations as needed
* Balance the hotel room type inventory
* Ensure all areas of the lobby, Mezzanine level and F&B operations are functioning to Paramount standards (e.g. cleanliness, guest only in authorized areas, bathroom cleanliness, outdoor cleanliness and conditions, elevator cleanliness and functionality, Signage standards)
* Monitor and action Nor 1 upsell program
* Handle guest's special requests and customer complaints during shift.
* Perform all other front desk duties and responsibilities.
* Investigate and handle complaints, disturbances, emergencies, etc. during shift
* Manage Employee Payroll, track attendance ADP, time edits, and conduct call-arounds for OT as needed
* Coach, train, counsel hourly associates and administer discipline as needed
* Perform some Night Audit functions, able to review all Night Audit related functions and able to produce Night Audit reports.
* Prepare, copy, and distribute reports as required.
* Handle special guest requests.
* Attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
* Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
* Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.

Qualifications:

* At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; or a 4-year degree and a minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a related field. 
* Previous supervisory responsibilities
* Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
* Long hours sometimes required.
* Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
* Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
* Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
* Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel 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 wearing nametags.
* Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
* Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
* Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
* Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
* Perform other duties as requested by manager
* Opera experience required
			
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