2015-09-02

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel. Find Your World™ at Marriott Hotels.

*JOB SUMMARY*
Responsible for successfully executing all operations in the rooms area departments (including Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance and Housekeeping) and managing staff. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Ensures that standards and procedures are being followed. Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals.
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*CANDIDATE PROFILE*
*Education and Experience*
* High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
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* 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.
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*CORE WORK ACTIVITIES*
*Leading Room Operations Team*
* Ensures that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.
* 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 developing game plans to attack need areas and expand on the strengths.
* Sets clear expectations, with the General Manager, for the team.
* Ensures 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.
* Performs hourly job functions as needed.
*Ensuring Exception Customer Service*
* Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
* Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
* Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
* Responds timely to customer service department request.
* Ensures all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.
*Managing Profitability*
* Performs required annual Quality audit with GM & RD.
* Ensures 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.
* Ensures orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.

/Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws./

**Job:** **Management-Operations*

**Organization:** **Marriott Hotels Resorts*

**Title:** *Senior Manager, Room Operations*

**Location:** *KS-Overland Park-Overland Park Marriott*

**Requisition ID:** *15001BJL*

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