Operations Manager, Deerhurst Resort Muskoka

Position Overview

Key Job Responsibilities
Operations Management

Manages the daily floor activities and workflow of technicians to ensure that all equipment and services are delivered on time, in good working condition and as specified by clients and the hotel.

Provides direct supervision of team members including scheduling and time keeping.

Ensures that billing is reviewed and approved by clients and advises the Director and/or Sales Manager of any potential challenges.

Ensures that daily equipment sheets are updated and properly completed.

Manages inventory control procedures to maintain proper inventory levels while also maintaining safety, security, and quality assurance of equipment.

Attends BEO, Pre-Cons, and pre-production meetings as needed.

Delegates tasks as appropriate.

Customer Service

Reviews quotes and provides recommendations for cost efficiencies in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures.

Supervises and mentors’ operational staff to ensure client satisfaction and revenue maximization via onsite upselling.

Provides outstanding customer service by establishing excellent working relationships with internal and external clients, team members, neighboring ENCORE properties and all vendors. Mentors Technicians to also provide this superior level of customer service.

Meets with guests onsite to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.

Portrays a polished, professional image according to the guidelines in the Employee Guide and/or hotel standards and ensures the team adheres to the same standards.

People Development & Training

Promotes and reinforces a positive working environment centered on Encore core values.

Hire, develop, lead and motivate a talented team of technicians and operational support staff.

Promote and drive professional development and training efforts to improve overall business acumen, technical knowledge and service to the field.

Manage human resource related issues including performance management, salary administration and training and development.

Effectively utilizes applicable company computer systems and software programs and ensure team members are properly trained.

Registers and recommends team members for additional training opportunities as needed.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

4+ years of audio visual and customer service/hospitality experience including 2+ years of supervisory experience OR completion of Encore’s Accelerations Development Operations Program (ADOP).

Experience leading workflow and team members.

Working knowledge of audio-visual equipment in a live show environment

Proficiency with the use of computer hardware

Proficiency with computer software and programs, including the Internet and Microsoft Office

Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.

Competencies
Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Manages Ambiguity

Drive Results

Directs Work

Achieves Goals

See The Big Picture

Financial Acumen

Value People

Builds Effective Teams

Salary Pay Range:  $55,000 - $65,000

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your résumé or answers to questions using the chat to apply feature) to support our hiring team’s review. All hiring decisions include human judgment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations.

Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.