Rooms Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Hotels Sherbrooke Conference Centre is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to oversee front office, maintenance, and housekeeping, driving guest satisfaction and financial performance. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure adherence to standards, and develop plans to meet property goals.

The role emphasizes staff development, service excellence, and proactive problem resolution in a fast-paced hotel environment in Sherbrooke, Canada.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related area.
• 2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 2 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead room operations team and translate goals into actions for guest tracking and productivity.
• Manage execution of operations in Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, and Housekeeping.
• Ensure guest satisfaction results are published and acted upon; develop plans to address gaps.
• Oversee profitability through cost control, audits, and performance data review.
• Conduct HR activities including hiring, orientations, and open-door feedback.

Skills

Staff management

Guest service

Operations leadership

Education

High school diploma

2-year hospitality degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g.,Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping) and managing staff. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Monitors compliance with standards and procedures. Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Room Operations Team

• • Verifies that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.
• • Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
• • Understands employee and guest satisfaction results and developing game plans to attack need areas and expand on the strengths.
• • Verifies that the team has the capabilities to meet expectations.
• • Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
• • Assists employees in understanding guests' ever-changing needs and expectations, and exceeding them.

Managing Property Rooms Operations Function(s)

• • Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping).
• • Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.
• • Publishes all guest satisfaction results in a timely fashion including all guest satisfaction forms, comment cards and guest letters.
• • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with employee concerns.
• • Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.
• • Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.
• • Meets semiannually with staff on a one-to-one basis.
• • Assists/teaches the team scheduling against guest and hours/occupied room goals.
• • Performs hourly job functions as needed.
• • Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Managing and Monitoring Activities that Affect the Guest Experience

• • Understands the brand's service culture.
• • Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
• • Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction.
• • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
• • Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
• • Responds timely to customer service department request.
• • Verifies that all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.

Managing Profitability

• • Assists in performing required annual Quality audit with General Manager (GM) & Regional Director (RD).
• • Verifies that a viable key control program is in place.
• • Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• • Strives to maximize the financial performance of the department.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• • Interviews and assists in making hiring decisions.
• • Receives hiring recommendations from team supervisors.
• • Verifies that orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.
• • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an 'open door' policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• • Verifies property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process, where applicable.
• • Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

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.

Notification to Applicants: Delta Hotels Sherbrooke Conference Centre takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email [e-mail] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.

Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.