Residences General Manager, Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago

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Job Category Property Leadership

Location Ritz-Carlton Chicago Residence, 118 E Erie St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Pay Range: $175,000 - $253,050

Bonus Eligible: Y

Stock Package: Y

Implements high standards for all aspects of life-safety, loss-prevention, unit owner identity, and privacy protection. Operates within the constraints of the residences budget. Provides timely reporting of financial performance and projections to the Board. Manages luxury condominium facilities and all departments working within the building, including physical plant with attention to protection of the investment and plans to increase its value through superior care.

Serves as a Liaison to Association shared services Directors (e.g., Loss Prevention, Human Resources, Accounting, Housekeeping). 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. Implements training programs related to property management reinforcing constant quality service. Continuously identifies and corrects building and service defects while providing increase in value.

Builds owner loyalty through proactive communication, setting and managing expectations and delivering solid business results. The position is actively involved in the local community and builds strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and customers. Represents the brand in all leadership actions.

Illinois CAM / CMCA license

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Property Management, or related major; 6 years’ experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area. Management license for Condominiums, as applicable.
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Property Management, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area. Management license for Condominiums, as applicable.

• 8 or more years’ experience in a senior management position of a Four Star/Four Diamond hotel minimally.
• Property industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.
• Previous Association management experience.

• Works with Guidance team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
• Reviews Owner engagement survey and prepares yearly action plans comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Adheres to the four pillars of Operational excellence:
  Owner and employee engagement, financial excellence and Property Management
• Evaluates if Operations Team is meeting service needs and provides feedback to operations team.
• Participates in public space walk-throughs with Engineering and Housekeeping to ensure public space and back of the house areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place.
• Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees, owners, and Board of Directors to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
• Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
• Reviews reports and financial statements to determine the residential property is performing against the budget.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Manages luxury condominium facilities and all departments working within the building, including physical plant with attention to protection of the investment and plans to increase its value through superior care.
• Serves as a Liaison to Association shared services Directors (e.g., Loss Prevention, Human Resources, Accounting,…