About the Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Front Office with managing the Front Office operation and provide support to other departments (F&B, Housekeeping and Engineering).
- Provide strong lobby presence to assist front desk agents and guests.
- Provide all aspects of shift coverage in F&B operations as needed.
- Balance the hotel room type inventory.
- Ensure all areas of the lobby, Mezzanine level and F&B operations are functioning to Paramount standards.
- Monitor and action Nor 1 upsell program.
- Handle guest’s special requests and customer complaints during shift.
- Perform all other front desk duties and responsibilities.
- Investigate and handle complaints, disturbances, emergencies, etc. during shift.
- Manage Employee Payroll, track attendance ADP, time edits, and conduct call-arounds for OT as needed.
- Coach, train, counsel hourly associates and administer discipline as needed.
- Perform some Night Audit functions, review Night Audit related functions, and produce Night Audit reports.
- Prepare, copy, and distribute reports as required.
- Handle special guest requests.
- Attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; or a 4-year degree and a minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a related field.
- Previous supervisory responsibilities.
- Proficient in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
- Long hours sometimes required.
- Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Effective communication, both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Effective listening, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Effective problem-solving skills, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems.
- Ability to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as requested by manager.
Skills
- Front Office operations management
- Interdepartmental support
- Guest service
- Food and Beverage operations
- Inventory management
- Upselling
- Complaint resolution
- Payroll management
- Employee coaching and training
- Night Audit functions
- Report generation
- Meeting participation
- Windows proficiency
- Spreadsheet software proficiency
- Word processing software proficiency
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Location
- Hyatt Regency Times Square, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year progressive experience (with 4-year degree)
- Minimum 3 years progressive experience (with 2-year degree)
- Minimum 5 years progressive experience (hotel or related field)
Education Level
- 4-year degree
- 2-year college degree
About the Company
- Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an innovator.
- Highgate is a dominant player in U.S. gateway markets and has a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
- Highgate's portfolio exceeds $20B in asset value and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues.
- The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle.
- Highgate develops bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools.
- Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
