Hotel Front Office/Operations Manager

Del Monte Hotel Management LLC in; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages for FT

Hotel room discounts

Discounts on food and beverages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DelMonte Hotel Group in Beachwood, OH seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead Front Office and Food & Beverage operations, with a focus on project management and process improvement. You will supervise associates, manage hiring/training, forecast occupancy, and maintain budgets while upholding brand standards.

This role involves coordinating with departments to ensure guest satisfaction and seamless daily operations.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years related experience in guest services, front desk or related professional area
• Proven customer service and staff management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks individually
• Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Front Office and Food & Beverage departments and supervise staff per policies and laws
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate associates; plan, assign and direct work; administer rewards and disciplinary actions
• Forecast room occupancy and maintain department budget; monitor service trends via Guest Satisfaction results
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and handle payroll and purchasing functions
• Ensure brand standards and service quality across departments and assist in daily operations as needed

Skills

Customer service

Staff management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Hotel Front Office/Operations Manager (Project Management)

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

As a Operations Manager, you will directly supervise associates in the Front Office and Food & Beverage Departments and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Assign duties and shifts to associates and observe performance to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures.
• Ensure proper cash and key control procedures are followed.
• Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss company policies and guest complaints, and to make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Perform Front Desk and Food & Beverage duties as needed.
• Ensure food quality and service standards are being maintained for Food & Beverage and meeting room functions.
• Ensure food sanitation and proper food handling standards are being followed.
• Provide guests with information pertaining to available services and hours of the hotel, i.e. restaurant, lounge.
• Ensure effective departmental communication through logs, daily stand up meetings and monthly department meetings.
• Ensure all brand standards and initiatives are implemented and followed.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including forecasting room occupancy, maintaining department budget, monitoring service trends using Guest Satisfaction results, processing department payroll, maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, and handling any accounting and purchasing functions.
• Maintain up to date records and files.
• Provide information pertaining to hours and available services of the hotel
• Ensure the cleanliness of the Front office, lobby and surrounding areas.
• Assist in checking all fixtures, equipment and conditions (lights, music, heating/cooling, furniture, wallpaper, etc.) for proper operations, settings and maintenance. Report deficiencies.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a self‑motivated Operations Manager with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations. It is also important that you have excellent communication skills.

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• 1 to 3 years related experience in guest services, front desk or related professional area
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven customer service and staff management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks individually
• Solid organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills

As a Operations Manager with DelMonte Hotel Group, you will be part of a hospitality leader that prides itself on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and that brings out the best in you, each and every day. It's the kind of company where many of our associates come for a job, but stay for a career—the kind of place where your strengths will be appreciated, and where each of us can truly be ourselves.

Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with excellent compensation packages, which may vary somewhat depending on location.

• Comprehensive benefit packages for full‑time positions
• Hotel room discounts at our locations around the globe
• Discounts on food and beverages
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

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