Additional InformationFull Time, Seasonal - 6 months Contract
Job Number25097997
Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations
LocationDelta Hotels Thunder Bay, 2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway, Thunder Bay, ONT, Canada, P7A 0E7
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Entry level management position that focuses on supporting the day-to-day activities of Rooms Operations and supervision of related areas that include Housekeeping, Recreation. Laundry, Staff, AYS and Concierge/Guest Services. Position directs and works with employees to carry out guest arrival and departure procedures and to maintain the property’s cleanliness standards. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction and achieve the operating budget.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
OR
- 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.
PROVIDING FOR AND MANAGING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
- 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.
MANAGING AND CONDUCTING HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITIES
- 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.