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Admin and General - Director of Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $160.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Employee Discounts
opportunities for growth
supportive work environment

Job Description

The Meritage Resort & Spa is a premier luxury resort nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, renowned for blending rustic wine country elegance with sophisticated hospitality. This award-winning destination offers upscale accommodations, world-class dining options, a celebrated spa, and exceptional event spaces ideal for a range of occasions. As a property that stands out within the competitive hospitality industry, The Meritage Resort & Spa is committed to delivering unforgettable and impactful guest experiences that inspire loyalty and admiration. The resort operates with a strong emphasis on service quality, safety, and sustainability, which are seamlessly integrated into its daily operations.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management business administration or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience in an upscale or luxury full-service property
  • Prior department head experience in rooms spa engineering or multi-department leadership required
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets forecasting and cost control
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends holidays mornings evenings and extended hours based on business needs
  • Frequent walking and standing throughout the property occasional lifting or carrying of up to 40 to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including varying temperatures and noise levels

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management Business Administration or related field preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience in an upscale or luxury full-service property
  • Experience with hotels over 300 keys preferred
  • Prior department head experience in Rooms Spa Engineering or multi-department leadership required
  • Demonstrated success leading large diverse teams in a high-volume time-sensitive environment
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets forecasting and cost control
  • Proven track record of improving guest satisfaction team engagement and profitability through operational and cultural leadership
  • Experience with major PMS POS systems such as Infor HMS work-order engineering systems and MS Office
  • Comfort leveraging data and dashboards to make decisions

Job Duties

  • Partner with the Managing Director to translate the resort’s vision strategic priorities and financial targets into operational plans and department goals
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Front Office Housekeeping Spa Engineering Security and IT to ensure smooth efficient and safe operations
  • Ensure all departments adhere to brand standards PHG policies and regulatory requirements including health safety labor alcohol service and fire life safety
  • Lead and support key property initiatives such as service culture sustainability operational innovation and technology implementation
  • Champion a culture of personalized anticipatory service that reflects the Meritage brand and maintain a strong presence on the floor and in guest areas during peak business periods
  • Monitor guest feedback channels including guest surveys online reviews social media and direct feedback and lead the resolution of service issues ensuring timely and effective service recovery
  • Partner with department heads to refine service standards SOPs and training to elevate guest satisfaction and online reputation scores
  • Collaborate with Sales Marketing and Revenue teams to ensure operational readiness for group business events and special promotions
  • Lead coach and develop department heads and managers ensuring they are effective leaders aligned with PHG values and The Meritage culture
  • Oversee recruitment selection and onboarding for operational roles ensuring staffing levels support service and financial objectives
  • Drive a culture of accountability recognition and engagement through regular one-on-ones performance reviews succession planning and development plans
  • Partner closely with People and Culture on employee relations policy adherence disciplinary actions and workplace investigations
  • Model inclusive leadership and ensure an equitable safe and respectful workplace for all team members
  • Co-own the development of annual and monthly operating budgets and forecasts for all assigned departments monitor performance and implement action plans to achieve or exceed financial targets
  • Optimize labor scheduling productivity and operating expenses through data-driven analysis while protecting guest experience
  • Review and interpret financial statements revenue reports and KPI dashboards identifying trends and opportunities to improve GOP RevPAR ancillary revenue and flow-through
  • Ensure strong cost controls inventory management and waste reduction across departments including linens amenities utilities and supplies
  • Ensure all areas are clean well maintained and properly equipped and coordinate with Engineering on preventative maintenance and capital planning priorities
  • Maintain and improve standard operating procedures SOPs for all departments ensuring SOPs are documented trained and consistently followed
  • Lead safety culture and compliance enforcing OSHA food safety alcohol service sanitation and HAZMAT policies and ensure required trainings and certifications are completed
  • Act as a key leader in emergency response and crisis management including guest and team safety incidents
  • Partner with Sales Marketing Revenue Management Finance and Spa leadership to align operational capabilities with commercial strategies and group commitments
  • Identify opportunities for innovation in processes technology and guest experience and lead pilots and rollouts of new systems and tools such as mobile check-in service optimization and digital work orders
  • Support property-level initiatives related to sustainability community engagement and owner priorities

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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