About the Role
Serves as the property Manager on Duty, overseeing all property operations to ensure the highest levels of hospitality and service. Represents property management in resolving guest-related situations and manages lobby flow. Acts as Guest Relations Manager, tracking service issues.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
- Supervises and manages employees, overseeing all day-to-day operations.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Handles complaints, settles disputes, and resolves grievances and conflicts.
- Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support property operations.
- Intervenes in guest/employee situations as needed to ensure property integrity, guest satisfaction, and employee well-being.
- Ensures regular communication with employees regarding business objectives and expectations.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports.
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, standards, and meeting customer expectations.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.
- Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.
- Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.
- Implements the customer recognition/service program.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Manages payroll administration.
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches them.
- Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards.
- Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.
- Uses all available on-the-job training tools for employees.
- Solicits employee feedback and addresses employee problems or concerns.
- Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process.
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to solve problems.
- Informs and/or updates executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information.
- Maintains high visibility in public areas during peak times.
- Understands and can implement all emergency plans.
- Performs Front Desk duties in high demand times.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
- OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Financial/business decision making
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Mentoring
- Coaching
Experience Level
- 2 years experience in guest services, front desk, or related professional area
- No work experience required (with a 2-year degree)
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
About the Company
- EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality.
- The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence.
- In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Equal Opportunity
- Marriott International is 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.
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
