Hotel Manager

Posting Date Jun 14, 2022 Job Number 22071649 Job Category Property Leadership Location Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, Savusavu Road, Nadi, Fiji, Fiji VIEW ON MAP Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts Schedule Full-Time Relocation? Y Position Type Management Located Remotely? N Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels. Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. At Marriott, We Believe, The foundation for our success depends on your wellbeing. So we made a commitment to make our workplace an environment where your emotional, physical and financial needs matter. An environment where each one of us feels like a valued member of a team. A place where we’re motivated to make a difference in our communities. Company Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. With 8,000 properties, you’ll find us in your neighborhood and in more than 110 countries across the globe. Learn about our 30 hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.™ Role As Hotel Manager you will work closely with the General Manager as the strategic business leader of the resort’s operational departments including Rooms, Spa, Activities and Loss Prevention. We are looking for a dynamic, focused individual with proven management experience in leading their teams to success. The ideal candidate should have prior working experience in a luxury 5 star resort operations in Asia Pacific with a background in rooms operations. As a collaborative leader you understand that your success is reflective of the successes of your team. You work to support and mentor a dedicated team of experts within each operational department and inspire them with an entrepreneurial mindset that sparks innovation and creativity. JOB SUMMARY Functions as the strategic business leader of property operations and acts as General Manager in his/her absence. Areas of responsibility include Front Office, , Retail/Gift Shops, Recreation/Fitness Center, Housekeeping, Security/Loss Prevention, Engineering/Maintenance, Food and Beverage/Culinary and Event Management, where applicable. Position works with direct reports (Executive Committee members and department heads) to develop and implement the operations strategy and ensuring implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensuring operations meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensuring employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes financial performance. As a member of the Executive Committee, 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 property employees and provides a return on investment. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area. OR • 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Profitability and Departmental Budgets • Keeps operations team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results. • Ensures that all operational areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience. • Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Operations is performing against budget. • Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the service strategy. • Works with direct reports to determine areas of concern and establishing ways to improve the departments’ financial performance. • Strives to maintain profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction. • Identifies and analyzes operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence. • Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses. • Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holds team accountable for results. • Develops an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution. • Makes and executes key decisions to keep property moving forward towards achievement of goals. Managing Property Operations • Strives to improve service performance. • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding operational goals to produce desired results on a continuous basis. • Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary. • Ensures core elements of the service strategy are in place to produce the desired results. • Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities. Leading Property Operations Teams • Establishes a vision for product and service delivery on property. • Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery and ensuring alignment amongst the property leadership team. • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities • Observes service behaviors of employees and providing feedback to individuals and/or managers. • Hires operations management team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation. • Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. • Utilizes an “open door” policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. • Stays knowledgeable of leadership talent in the property. • Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participating in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.