Quality Manager

St. Regis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand seeks a Quality Assurance Manager in Abu Dhabi to implement and manage quality assurance processes that align with brand standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in guest services management. Responsibilities include conducting audits, addressing customer feedback, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Business Administration or related field with 3 years experience in relevant areas.
• OR 4-year degree with 1 year experience in guest services or management operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality assurance processes to meet brand standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Direct property quality efforts to meet customer requirements.
• Respond to guest feedback and complaints promptly.

Skills

Quality management

Guest services

Auditing

Data analysis

Education

2-year degree or 4-year bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for implementing quality assurance processes that meet the company’s mission and brand standards, target customer needs, ensure employee satisfaction, and focus on continuous improvement at the property level. This position champions the Quality function and builds support for change.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience:

• 2‑year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major and 3 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.
• OR
• 4‑year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Quality Assurance Goals

• Coaches managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style.
• Conducts monthly audit to ensure compliance with company and brand standards.
• Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.
• Directs property quality efforts to address critical customer requirements.
• Assists with regional and/or company-wide implementation of company best practices.
• Facilitates process improvement teams, assuring use of the systematic processes, and improvement is achievable and measurable.

Managing Quality Tools

• Ensures that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools by providing training in quality sciences.
• Uses data collection methods to compile, display, track, and analyze defect trends.
• Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand’s target customer.
• Analyzes issues and identifies trends.

Managing the Guest Experience

• Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
• Models service behaviors that meet or exceed guest expectations.

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.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, 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.