Assistant Room Service Manager - In Room Dining

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in Dubai is seeking a Room Service Manager to lead daily operations, coaching staff and ensuring top-tier guest service.

This management role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a commitment to the Gold Standards that define The Ritz-Carlton experience. Based at Al Mamsha Street in Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai, the position oversees room service delivery to guestrooms and suites, while supporting other outlets as needed to maintain service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in F&B or related area.
• 2-year degree in F&B or Hospitality or related major; 2 years experience in F&B or related area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Room Service operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Supervise daily shift operations and staffing levels to meet guest needs and financial goals.
• Train and coach Room Service team; manage amenity packages and VIP gifts.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and handle guest feedback with management support.
• Participate in hiring and budgeting discussions; monitor time and attendance.

Job description

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Additional Information

Job Number 26141975

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Al Mamsha Street, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Entry level management position that is responsible for the daily operations in Room Service. Position directs, trains and assists employees to follow standards in the delivery of food and beverage to guestrooms and hospitality suites. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducting Day-to-Day Room Service Operations

• Ensures compliance with all Room Service polices, standards and procedures.
• Assists with the handling and service of all room service hospitality suites and group sales functions.
• Supervises daily shift operations.
• Helps to manage the delivery of amenity packages and VIP gifts.
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Supporting Management and Coaching of Room Service Team

• Provides direction to Room Service employees to sell and service in-room dining.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Provides feedback to individuals based on observation of service behaviors.
• Handles employee questions and concerns.
• Supervises Room Service in the absence of the Room Service Manager.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.

Assisting Room Service Financial and Budgeting Goals

• Understands the impact of department’s operation on the overall property financial goals.
• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Utilizes budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
• Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from a supervisor as necessary.
• Strives to improve service performance.

Supporting Human Resource Activities

• Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of room service employee team members with the appropriate skills.
• Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
• Supervises on-going training initiatives.
• Conducts training when appropriate.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.