JOB SUMMARY
Marriott International the world’s largest hotel company with more than 500 global locations and 600,000 associates worldwide is redefining hospitality so that our guests can experience "Wonderful Hospitality, Always." Combining old school, classic elegance and impressive grandeur with a contemporary, holistic approach, Hanbury Manor Marriott delivers premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted experiences for the discerning.
We are now recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Hotel Manager to join our magnificent hotel. Have fun working alongside a great team and enjoy a world where career progression opportunities and world class training is available to you. We enjoy crafting bespoke journeys for you. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, progressive, hands-on leader to lead our energetic and enthusiastic team at the historic Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel. The successful candidate would shape the team to achieve Marriott UK’s Destination 30 strategy.
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Functions as the strategic business leader of property operations and acts as General Manager in their absence. Areas of responsibility include Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage and Culinary where applicable reporting to the General Manager to develop and implement the operations strategy and ensuring implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensuring operations meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensuring employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes financial performance. As a member of the Executive Committee, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
OR
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Profitability and Departmental Budgets
• Keeps operations team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
• Ensures that all operational areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Operations is performing against budget.
• Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the service strategy.
• Works with direct reports to determine areas of concern and establishing ways to improve the departments’ financial performance.
• Strives to maintain profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
• Identifies and analyzes operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
• Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holds team accountable for results.
• Develops an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
• Makes and executes key decisions to keep property moving forward towards achievement of goals.
Managing Property Operations
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding operational goals to produce desired results on a continuous basis.
• Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.
• Ensures core elements of the service strategy are in place to produce the desired results.
• Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
Leading Property Operations Teams
• Establishes a vision for product and service delivery on property.
• Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery and ensuring alignment amongst the property leadership team.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
• Observes service behaviors of employees and providing feedback to individuals and/or managers.
• Hires operations management team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Utilizes an “open door” policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Stays knowledgeable of leadership talent in the property.
• Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participating in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
What is in it for you?
You’ll be supported in and out of the workplace through:
1. Competitive Salary + 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing to a maximum of 35 days with each year of service
2. Discount in our Vardons Restaurant/Spa/Golf
3. Complimentary private healthcare via AXA
4. Fantastic management Bonus Scheme
5. Length of service rewards
6. Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
7. Extensive training both internally and externally
8. World-class career opportunities internationally within Marriott hotels tailored to your specific needs
9. Heavily discounted room rates for you & friends and family
10. Professional learning and development opportunities
11. Complimentary meals on duty
12. Complimentary dry cleaning - we want you to look smart and well-groomed at all times
13. Complimentary use of Gym - because your well-being is important
14. Annual parties, Christmas lunches, Summer BBQ's and Easter celebrations
15. Enhanced Pension scheme
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family
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