About the Role
The Operations Manager leads Food & Beverage services and Front Office operations to ensure full compliance with hotel standards while delivering an exceptional guest experience. This role provides hands-on leadership to F&B and front desk teams, overseeing daily operations, reinforcing service excellence, and upholding hotel policies to create a seamless and memorable stay for every guest. This position is primarily scheduled for afternoons and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and trains F&B staff and Front Office staff, with heavy focus on F&B.
- Evaluates performance and administers disciplinary actions as needed.
- Hires, trains, and supervises all personnel in the F&B department and the Front Office.
- Prepares personnel schedules and submits employee records to the General Manager.
- Monitors F&B staff and ensures service delivery exceeds guest expectations.
- Assists with managing F&B operations for the restaurant and bar.
- Is hands-on and physically supports F&B staff to ensure guests are taken care of and business needs are consistently met.
- Directs daily Front Office operations, including guest check-in, check-out, cashiering, reservations, and night audit procedures.
- Ensures adherence to employee rules and regulations, reporting deviations to the GM.
- Evaluates employee performance and administers discipline in accordance with company policy.
- Maintains compliance with hotel cash control and key control procedures.
- Maintains a monthly inventory of supplies to support department operations.
- Manages control and upkeep of employee uniforms, ensuring compliance with uniform policies.
- Identifies and implements new methods, techniques, or equipment to improve efficiency and service quality, with approval of General Manager.
- Oversees and coordinates luggage handling and storage.
- Manages hotel parking services.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required, including oversight and assistance in the F&B department.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in front desk or hospitality management roles.
- Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent customer service and conflict resolution abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
- Proficiency in F&B POS systems and hotel management software.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and resolve guest concerns.
- Knowledge of cash and key control procedures.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Back of house kitchen experience preferred.
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience in front desk or hospitality management roles
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Degree in Hospitality or Business Management is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Competitive hourly wages or salary
- Performance-based bonuses or incentive programs
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Marriott travel discounts
About the Company
- This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Lotus Hotels.
- The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”).
- The franchisee solely controls all hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
- This is a great opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to grow into – or continue developing – an operations manager role.
- Opportunity to lead at an exciting new property within a growing brand.
Equal Opportunity
- This company is an equal opportunity employer.
