Senior Rooms Operations Manager (Houskeeping)

Renaissance Hotels; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Boston invites experienced hospitality leaders to manage the Rooms & Guest Services Operations, overseeing Housekeeping and related departments at 606 Congress St. This role focuses on driving guest satisfaction, staff development, and overall department financial performance within a premier Boston property.

The candidate will lead teams, set expectations with the General Manager, monitor service standards, and implement improvements to achieve property goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads the Room Operations team and ensures goals related to guest tracking and productivity are translated to staff.
• Manages execution of operations in rooms departments (Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping) and manages staff.
• Leads teams while helping meet or exceed property goals and creates a motivating property environment.
• Communicates goals and results with employees; conducts semiannual one-to-one meetings with staff.
• Provides outstanding customer service by being available to guests and responding to service requests.
• Reviews financial statements and performance data to identify cost reductions and program improvements.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years guest services experience

2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related

Job description

Additional InformationHousekeeping

Job Number26091765

Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations

Location606 Congress St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02210 VIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

Pay Range: $87,000-$109,000 annually

Bonus Eligible: Y

Job Summary

Manages the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (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.
• Manages the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping) and manages staff.
• Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals.
• 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 developis action plans to attack needed areas and expand on strengths.
• Sets clear expectations, with the General Manager, for the team.
• 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)

• 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.
• Schedules the team against guest and hours/occupied room goals.
• Monitors compliance with standards and procedures.
• Performs hourly job functions as needed.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
• Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.
• 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 all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.

Managing Profitability

• Performs 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.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews and assists in making hiring decisions.
• Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
• Verifies that orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.

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.

At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.