Director Of Operations, Pre- Opening

Job Number ‎23100724
Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations
Location JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City, Al Shuhada Street P.O. Box ‎26302,
Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the strategic business leader of the property's Hotel Operations.
Areas of responsibility may include Front Office, , Recreation/Health Club,
Housekeeping, Food and Beverage/Culinary, and Engineering/Maintenance.
Position works with direct reports (department heads) to develop and implement
departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service
strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures Hotel Operations meet the
brand's standards, targets customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction,
focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the
department, and develops positive owner relations. Develops and implements
property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed
the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and employees and
provides a return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; ‎4 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.
Candidate must have pre-Opening Experience with Marriott.
OR
* ‎4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; ‎2 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Profitability
* Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand's target customer.
* Analyzes service issues and identifies trends.
* Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep the property moving forward toward the achievement of goals.
* Works with the hotel management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution.

Managing Revenue Goals
* Monitors hotel operations sales performance against budget.
* Reviews reports and financial statements to determine hotel operations performance against budget.
* Coaches and supports the operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages, and controllable expenses.
* Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holding team accountable for results.

Leading Operations and Department Teams
* Champions the brand's service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the hotel leadership teams.
* Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.
* Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Managing the Guest Experience
* Reviews guest feedback with the leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
* Responds to and handle guest problems and complaints.
* Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on the quality of product, service levels, and overall satisfaction.
* Creates an atmosphere in all Rooms and Food and Beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
* Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.
* Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
* Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in Operations (e.g., pre-shift briefings, staff meetings).
* Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
* Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.
* Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.
* Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door policy" and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
* Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
* Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
* Champions change, ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and
Marriott Hotels.

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.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and
consists of more than ‎80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and
distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come
first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as
that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be
part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-
workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and
most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a
luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take
care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™.