Operations Manager

Description

The Fairfield Inn Geneva Finger Lakes
, managed by Essex Hotel Management, is currently seeking a DRIVEN Operations Manager.

The Operations Manager supports the General Manager in overseeing daily hotel operations, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards, Company service expectations, and hotel financial objectives. This role provides oversight and hands-on support across guest service, housekeeping, engineering and maintenance, and food and beverage.

• Supervise and coach associates; assist with hiring, training, and onboarding; and monitor service quality, operational performance, and compliance with Company policies and brand standards.
• Review departmental schedules, staffing coverage, and overtime with department supervisors to align labor costs with occupancy and service needs.
• Monitor departmental expenses and resource use in alignment with business needs and hotel financial objectives.
• Coordinate daily communication among departments regarding arrivals, departures, group needs, room readiness, and unresolved guest or maintenance issues.
• Monitor adherence to hotel safety, security, and incident reporting procedures; promptly report and elevate guest or associate injuries, security concerns, and unsafe conditions.

• Support the Guest Service department in managing reservations, check-in, guest services, check-out, and overnight operations.
• Ensure accurate use of the property management system and coordinate room inventory, room status, and availability with housekeeping and maintenance.
• Address guest concerns promptly, track recurring issues and response times, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Review guest feedback and service performance to improve processes and recognize associates who receive positive guest recognition.
• Oversee assigned billing reviews, cash handling, and guest account procedures.

• Coordinate and support daily staffing, room assignments, and cleaning priorities with Housekeeping leadership based on occupancy, arrivals, and departures.
• Monitor room readiness and inspect guest rooms, public areas, and laundry facilities for cleanliness and presentation.
• Oversee linen, guest amenity, and cleaning supply inventories to maintain adequate stock and control waste and loss.
• Support deep cleaning and laundry schedules, safe cleaning practices, and timely reporting of maintenance needs.
• Address cleanliness deficiencies through follow-up, coaching, and corrective action.

• Coordinate and support the Chief Engineer’s repair priorities and monitor work orders for timely completion, accurate documentation, and departmental communication.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules for guest rooms, public areas, equipment, and building systems.
• Inspect the property to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns; elevate urgent issues to hotel leadership.
• Coordinate out-of-order room status and confirm repairs are complete before returning rooms to available inventory.
• Assist with vendor scheduling and support hotel emergency response procedures.

• Support daily breakfast, restaurant, bar, banquet, and Market Shop operations, as applicable to the property.
• Coordinate staffing, preparation, service timing, and replenishment based on occupancy and expected business volume.
• Monitor service quality, cleanliness, food safety, sanitation, and adherence to local health department and brand standards.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to control costs.
• Ensure opening, closing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation procedures are completed; address guest concerns and follow up on service deficiencies.

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