Director Operations

Kissel Uptown Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissel Uptown Oakland is seeking a Director of Operations to manage hotel operations, focusing on cost standards, employee development, and guest satisfaction. The role includes creating financial reports, overseeing revenue sources, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Join a vibrant team in a historic setting that emphasizes innovation and service excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years in related experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages all sources of revenue including various departments.
• Creates local and national marketing plans and pricing strategies.
• Produces monthly financial reports and monitors hotel performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

In partnership with the General Manager, the Director Operations manages the overall operation of the hotel through maintaining established cost and quality standards, maximizing profits, developing and retaining employees and exceeding guest expectations. Examines, analyzes, and evaluates operations of assigned hotels to ensure adherence to company and franchise standards and policies by performing the following duties. The majority of time is spent creating financial reports and interpreting and analyzing business records/ statistical reports. A portion of time will be assisting the sales force in developing and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or previous experience in the hotel hospitality field required.
• At least 4 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Mathematical skills are needed including, but not limited to basic math, problem solving, reasoning, negotiating, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, variances and percentages are often used.
• Alcohol awareness certification. General Manager and/or other certification as required by franchise.
• Strong leadership skills with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, Planning and organizational ability, Customer skills, as well as Computer skills and general Accounting knowledge
• Comfortable working in fast paced environment and willingness to be on call when away from work.

Responsibilities

• Manages all sources of revenue including the rooms, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, and other departments.
• Ensures all departments are profitable and maintain strong working relationships.
• Creates local and national marketing plans and pricing strategies and knows market segments.
• Responds quickly to changing market conditions and revises strategies accordingly.
• Actively participates in sales discussions, meetings and plans. Knows key account executives and business base. Knows monthly production levels for each sales person on the staff.
• Promotes hotel's policies and philosophies to employees and guests through direct and indirect interaction.
• Creates the hotel's annual budget and monitors the performance of the hotel throughout the year.
• Produces monthly financial reports and knows at all times where the hotel stands against budget.
• Manages human resources functions of the hotel by controlling turnover, motivating employees, focusing on employee development and retention and conducting regular employee meetings.
• Protects the hotel and its assets through enforcing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
• Completes a property Quality Assurance and franchise review semi-quarterly.
• Reviews GM's marketing calls semi-quarterly to maintain a thorough understanding of market conditions.
• Completes a direct bill audit semi-quarterly.
• Implements programs that meet corporate goals and objectives.
• Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Regional Vice President.
• Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
• Conducts area meetings semi-annually.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to attendance guidelines set forth in the employee handbook. Expected to report to work on scheduled days and at scheduled times.
• Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
• Ensures hotel is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including OSHA, EEOC, Wage Hour and Health laws.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

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Source: Hospitality Online