Director of Rooms

Director Of Rooms

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport is currently recruiting for a dynamic and motivated Director of Rooms to join our leadership team.

The Rooms Director ensures the smooth operation of Hotel Transportation, Housekeeping, Front Office, and Night Audit. The Rooms Director provides guests with quality service, maximum productivity, and room revenue. The Rooms Director coordinates the administrative and organizational functions and makes sure that they comply with the operational standards. It falls within the scope of their responsibility to create a monthly reporting system for monitoring.

The Rooms Director also provides solutions for the improvement of the problem areas within their scope of responsibilities.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Business Results:

• Implements and manages Front Office Operations to include Front Desk, Housekeeping, Guest Services, and Night Audit. Processes include goal communication, staff member improvement, and compliance with Hotel standards of product and performance, service recovery, and problem prevention. Disseminates feedback from Guest Service comments, guest satisfaction surveys, and Manager on Duty Logs. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
  
  Assigns and instructs all direct reports in the details of work. Observe performance and encourage improvement. Monitors hotel traffic and makes staffing adjustments accordingly. Supervises and reviews costs and inventory.
• Field guests' complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions, and negotiating results. Prepares written correspondence to customers. Listens and extends assistance to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Remains calm and alert, especially during emergencies and heavy Hotel activity. Plans and implements detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion. Prepares and presents Group information for property reviews with owner representatives and corporate executives.
• Supervises the budgeting, forecasting, training, motivating, and staffing of the Rooms Department and Housekeeping Department.
• Prepares Forecast expenses and actual results for the Rooms and Housekeeping Department's revenue and expenses. Reviews Security and Manager on Duty log daily for significant incidents, reports to the General Manager, and coordinates with department heads on all enforcement of policy and/or improvements in service needed.
• Works closely with the General Manager in establishing and monitoring policies and guidance in the day-to-day operation of the Front Office and Housekeeping department to ensure profitability and consistency. Solves through initiative and reasoned judgments that come up in the course of the work.
• Plans, organizes, chairs, attends, and/or participates in various Hotel meetings such as Staff Meetings, Front Office Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Quality Teams Meetings, etc.
• Assures proper sanitation and cleanliness throughout the property, including guest rooms, public areas, housekeeping areas, and Front Office areas. Ensures all Hyatt Clean Stay initiatives, OSHA, and CDC requirements are followed and maintained. Manages and inspects all areas daily to make certain they are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Handles and responds to guest concerns and requests promptly. Ensures the accuracy and attainment of all guest interaction logs, such as guest complaints, requests, lost and found, maintenance orders, etc. for excellent quality control and follow-through.
• Ensures all accounting procedures are followed. Ensures proper ordering and approvals of invoice guidelines are followed.
• Ensures all inventories are properly conducted and promptly.

Leadership:

• Demonstrates commitment to Westmont Hospitality operating principles and philosophies.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
• Address conflicts promptly.
• Contributes to team results.
• Deals with change effectively.
• Makes decisions, including team members/team, and commits to a course of action with available information.

Building Relationships:

• Conducts one-on-one meetings with Direct Reports to ensure their ongoing development.
• Maintains open channels of communication for all levels (line team members through the General Manager/HR Director and monitors team member relations.
• Aids in establishing a positive relationship between Hotel Corporation and property owners
• Ensures all required licenses, permits, contracts, insurance, and inspections are in proper order, with the assistance of GM and Controller.
• Ensures the prompt and proper submission of all corporate,…