Rooms Division Manager - Toronto, Canada - Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel to maximize profitability and to ensure superior service and product quality are maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Assist General Manager in the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational plans for the hotel which support the overall objectives of the company.

Provide regular direction and oversee hotel operations for all or some of the following areas:

• Front office functions to ensure the delivery of
  superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information, and that established goals are achieved.
• Housekeeping and Maintenance functions to ensure
  compliance with quality and
  brand standards in all areas of the hotel as it relates to appearance, cleanliness, and levels of maintenance and repair; ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place to protect the physical assets of the hotel.
• The security function to ensure a
  safe and secure environment for guests, employees, and hotel assets.
• Maintain a proactive human resources function to ensure
  positive employee relations, training and development, wage/benefit administration, etc. and compliance with policies and procedures and labour regulations.
• Accounting and purchasing
  controls and procedures pertaining to Rooms Division are implemented and maintained.
• Revenue system daily check of recommendations from revenue system and accuracy of data input.
• Adherence to and implementation of brand required trainings or initiatives.

PEOPLE

• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resourcesrelated actions in accordance with Company rules and policies. Alert General Manager of potentially serious issues.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Staffing levels, and recruitment where necessary.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Interact with outside contacts:
• Guests to ensure their total satisfaction.
• Vendors to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
• Regulatory agencies regarding safety and compliance matters
• Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Be compliant with all local and provincial H&S requirements
• Train team to ensure guest and team safety

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Oversee the daytoday operations and assignments of the hotel staff; assist the General Manager in the development and communication of departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Foster positive owner relationships if applicable and assist in providing ongoing information and status reports.
• Make recommendations for capital improvements to enhance the assets of the company and brand loyalty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This job is the second in command to the General Manager in a large full-service, major flagship hotel with an extensive range of facilities and services, high volume catering and or convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and special key guests.

Typically, a large international location with extensive competitive pressures and operates in all market sectors.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or equivalent, plus three years of general management experience in a high-level operations role or prior general manager experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Type and level of experience required may vary slightly based on size and complexity of operation. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing and moving about the facilities
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Using a keyboard to generate correspondence, reports, etc.
• Handling objects, products, and equipment

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Ability to travel to attend workshops, conferences, etc.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.