Operations Supervisor

Element
399 Somerset Street
Harrison, NJ 07029, USA

Ironwave is a premier hospitality organization that strives to create an experience that enriches the lives of not only our guests but all those involved with our organization, including employees. We do this through superior guest accommodations, legendary customer service, and treating guests and employees with respect and courtesy. Currently, we are seeking a reliable individual to fill the Operations Supervisor position.

This is a Full-Time position.

Rate: $25.00/hour

Job Summary: Supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk, Breakfast, Bar, Kitchen, and Gift Shop to maximize revenues and profits while attaining optimal guest satisfaction.

Manager: The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the property's Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager.

Supervisory: This position oversees the Front Desk, Bar, Kitchen, and Retail/Gift Shop.

Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Contact the appropriate individual or department to resolve guest calls, requests, or problems.
• Implement company programs and supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk, Breakfast, Bar, and Kitchen to comply with SOPS and LSOPs, maximize revenues, and motivate associates to ensure optimal quality service and hospitality are provided to the hotel customers.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights and increase occupancy and revenue.
• Train, direct the work of, and resolve issues/problems of the Front Desk and Food and Beverage team members to ensure a quality operation.
• Adhere to company credit limit/floor limit policies.
• Complete designated cashier and closing reports in the property management systems.
• Build strong relationships with all direct reports in addition to Sales, Engineering, and housekeeping staff to assist when short-staffed and during high volume periods.
• Cross-check billing instructions versus actual folios.
• Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to guests, including pre‑arrival, planning to meet guest requests, and/or historical preferences.
• Ensures safety by following guest check‑in security procedures and reporting suspicious activity to security and managers on duty.
• Work with staff to ensure we enlist new enrollment to the Marriott Bonvoy program and become a role model for properly recognizing Elite status based on level.
• Take responsibility in the absence of the Front Desk Manager.
• Assist Housekeeping when necessary.
• Have a valid driver's license
• Drive the Hotel Shuttle when needed.
• Supervises daily F&B shift operations, maintains brand standards, and emphasizes service, presentation, and cleanliness to maximize functionality and attractiveness.
• Set, monitor, and control budget for the bar.
• Organize promotional activities.
• Monitor and order supplies and inventory for kitchen, bar, and gift shop.
• Contact the appropriate individuals or departments (e.g., Housekeeping, Engineering) as necessary to resolve a guest issue, request, or problem.
• Process all guest check‑ins by confirming reservations in the computer system, verifying guest identity, requesting forms of payment, assigning rooms, and activating and issuing room keys.
• Complete all brand service training besides Serv Safe Management Certification and TIPS Alcohol Beverage Service Training.
• Ensure rates match market codes and that any exceptions are documented.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50lbs without assistance.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergencies and/or heavy hotel activity, as a role model for clerks and other…