Resort Manager

Kerzner International; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International’s One&Only Moonlight Basin is seeking a Resort Manager to oversee daily operations and provide strategic direction across departments. You will lead a large team, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a luxury Montana setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s in hotel management, 5+ years in senior hotel leadership, and strong English communication skills. US experience is essential; cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Hotel & Business Management.
• Proven experience as Hotel Manager or relevant senior leadership role, minimum of 5 years, large volume.
• Strong working experience in the United States is required; international experience is a plus.
• Strong background in F&B plus experience in hotel operations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; other languages are a plus.
• Strong decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Business mindset in planning, organizing and analyzing figures and market.
• Proficient with Opera, Micros, and other standard hotel software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily resort operations and provide strategic direction for all departments.
• Set objectives for departments including F&B, Events, Rooms, Spa and Facilities.
• Manage budgets, analyze financial data and monitor profit and sales.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on strategy to promote hotel services.
• Engage with guests, address concerns and provide solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Lead and develop a large, diverse workforce to achieve targets.
• Maintain high service standards and drive guest satisfaction.
• Monitor quality management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hotel leadership

Customer service

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

Operations management

F&B operations

English proficiency

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel & Business Management

Tools

Opera

Micros

Microsoft Office

Job description

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Amidst fragrant pines and glistening peaks, One&Only Moonlight Basin is a glamorous return to simplicity. Fill days cascading down cool waters, unearthing the magic of Yellowstone National park, skiing on world renowned slopes and retreating to floating evergreen spaces. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Job Summary

Guest focused Resort Manager who will beassisting the GM by overseeing the daily management and providing strategic direction of the operations. Planning and supervising the activities of an extensive and diverse workforce to ensure the smooth and profitable running of business. Enhance customer dedication and expand clientele by strengthening the Resort reputation and the guest experience. The successful candidate is required to ensure the Resort continually exceeds guest expectations and establishes an environment that motivates colleagues and that helps for their development and growth. Will ensure compliance with licensing laws, health, hygiene, safety and other statutory regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To oversee the daily operations of the resort as well as provide strategic direction and clear objectives for all departments including F&B Service and Culinary, Events, Rooms & Activities, Spa, Facilities, Security, etc.)
• Plan activities and allocate responsibilities, supervising an extensive large workforce to ensure the smooth and profitable running of business and achieve the most efficient operating model
• Manage budgets/expenses, analyze and interpret financial information and monitor sales and profits
• Work Closely with Sales & Marketing to develop and implement an intuitive and efficient sales & marketing strategy to promote the hotel’s services
• Communicate with guests and engage them (welcome them to the facilities, address their concerns, find solutions to problems, offer information, etc.)
• Address maintenance issues, equipment, renovations, manning, etc.
• Collaborate with partners and ensure the best are selected to work with
• Inspect facilities regularly and enforce strict compliance with health and safety standards
• Work closely with the quality management department
• Ensure updated processes and procedures are implemented and applied to guarantee compliance across the resort
• Ensure quality and service standards are well understood and applied by all colleagues & leaders, set and follow high targets and support the team for achieving them
• Ensure learning & development plans are set and followed for the operational teams
• Set Colleague Engagement action plans and follow to ensure satisfaction, loyalty and dedication of the teams

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Hotel & Business Management
• Proven experience as Hotel Manager or relevant senior leadership role, minimum of 5 years, large volume
• Strong working experience in the United States is required, international experience would be an advantage
• Strong background in F&B plus experience in hotel operations
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency with the English language, both written and spoken, is required; knowledge of other languages would be an advantage
• Outstanding aptitude in decision making and problem solving
• A strong business mindset in planning, organizing and analyzing figures and market
• Proficient with typical computer systems to include Microsoft Office, Opera, Micros, and other typical hotel programs

Physical Requirements

• Constant sitting, standing, and walking, stooping, and bending in an office environment
• Constant typing, looking at computer screens, speaking on a telephone, and utilizing other electronic equipment
• Frequently required to work in outdoor environments which may present extreme weather conditions such as snow, rain, heat, wind, etc.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.