Director of Operations

Merritt Hospitality, LLC d/b/a HEI Hotels & Resorts; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whaler Resort, managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, seeks a seasoned General Manager to oversee Rooms, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Repairs & Maintenance to achieve guest satisfaction and financial goals.

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will lead department heads, ensure brand standards, and drive annual plans while delivering exceptional service in a Hawaiian resort setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of management experience.
• Computer literacy and financial management required.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational managers to success on daily, weekly, monthly and annual action plans related to property strategic plan.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, attend, and/or participate in various hotel and departmental meetings. Ensure compliance of brand standard operating procedures and policies.
• Develop and manage execution of Rooms division budgets and revenue forecasts. Develop and implement controls for expense management. Ensure staff is utilizing labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
• As a member of the Executive Committee for the property, the Director of Operations is expected to help create and execute the financial objectives of the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Financial management

Hotel operations

Confli ct resolution

Verbal and written communication

Labor management tools

Tools

Labor management tools

Job description

About Us

Set along the pristine Kaanapali Beach shoreline is The Whaler Resort on Ka'anapali Beach, a condominium resort that exudes leisure and relaxation. Comprised of two 12-story towers on six acres of lush tropical landscaping, guests spend days dipping in the pool, catching sunsets on the beachfront, and unwinding by the fire pits. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice and we are excited to have the opportunity to talk to you about opportunities to join our team!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Support General Manager in managing the Rooms, Financing, Sales and Marketing, and Repairs and Maintenance Departments to achieve the guest satisfaction scores, operating and financial goals of the owner. Act as General Manager in his/her absence when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all operational managers to success on daily, weekly, monthly and annual action plans related to property strategic plan.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, attend, and/or participate in various hotel and departmental meetings. Ensure compliance of brand standard operating procedures and policies.
• Develop and manage execution of Rooms division budgets and revenue forecasts. Develop and implement controls for expense management. Ensure staff is utilizing labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
• As a member of the Executive Committee for the property, the Director of Operations is expected to help create and execute the financial objectives of the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of management experience.
• Computer literacy and financial management required.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.