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Senior Rooms Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $79,000.00 - $101,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
bonus eligible

Job Description

Marriott International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to quality, guest satisfaction, and innovation. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott located at 1 Hotel Road, Newark, New Jersey, offers guests a premium lodging experience combining convenience with luxury. This property caters to a diverse range of travelers including business professionals, families, and tourists, ensuring exceptional service and a comfortable stay. Marriott International prides itself on creating a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and the growth of its employees, offering extensive opportunities for career progression and personal development.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 4 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related field
  • Or 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
  • Minimum 2 years experience in guest services or related professional area
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple departments and teams
  • Proficiency in scheduling and operational compliance
  • Experience in financial data review and reporting
  • Capability to conduct hiring and staff orientation processes
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area
  • Alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major with 2 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping or related professional area
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams within hospitality operations
  • Strong customer service orientation and ability to foster a positive guest experience
  • Experience with financial performance analysis and cost management
  • Skilled in human resource activities including interviewing, hiring and staff development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to implement and monitor compliance with operational standards and procedures

Job Duties

  • Manages the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments such as Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping and manages staff
  • Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals
  • Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service
  • Understands employee and guest satisfaction results and develops action plans to address needed areas and expand on strengths
  • Sets clear expectations for the team with the General Manager and verifies capabilities to meet expectations
  • Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm
  • Assists employees in understanding guests' ever-changing needs and exceeding them
  • Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan
  • Publishes all guest satisfaction results timely including guest forms, comment cards and letters
  • Takes proactive approaches dealing with employee concerns
  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times
  • Communicates and updates all goals and results with employees
  • Meets semiannually on a one-to-one basis with staff
  • Schedules team against guest and hours/occupied room goals
  • Monitors compliance with standards and procedures
  • Performs hourly job functions as needed
  • Provides excellent customer service by being available and approachable for all guests
  • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns
  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times
  • Responds timely to customer service department requests
  • Verifies all team members meet or exceed hospitality requirements
  • Performs required annual quality audit with General Manager and Regional Director
  • Verifies that a viable key control program is in place
  • Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement and identify areas for cost reduction and improvement
  • Interviews and assists in making hiring decisions
  • Promotes Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies
  • Verifies orientations for new team members are thorough and timely

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location