Director of Front of House Operations - $4000 Hiring Bonus

Company: Hyatt
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is seeking an experienced Front Office leader with prior hotel experience of 600-1000+ rooms for our Director of Front of House Operations! - -Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Rooms -team as our Director of Front Of House Operations -at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. -Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you'll get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021 and named one of New Orleans Best Places to work 9 years running! -The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a 1,193 room four diamond, premier hotel with 200,000 sq ft of meeting space in the downtown business district of New Orleans, and with the area's great offerings of professional sports teams, world class art galleries and food, lively music venues, and year round festivals, this opportunity is at the center of all the action in the city. - -At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. - This position reports to the hotel Rooms Director. -The Director of Front of House Operations -is responsible for all duties of the front desk and guest services -operation which includes: staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. This role is directly responsible for management -of the in house -front office team, PBX operations and -the Guest Services team as well as oversight and partnership our staffing partners within the -Bellstand -and Valet. The Director of Front of House Operations should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. - In addition to assisting in the operation of the Front Office, guest services, bellstand, and valet -personnel, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction. - -Duties include:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the hotel's Front of House operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain guest room inventory
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
• Perform all tasks of a Front Office Staff as needed to facilitate service
• Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with the housekeeping department
• Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc, while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
• Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and time tables
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Maintain partnership with all related staffing partners, and guide related departments to optimize arrival and departures process for guest
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and proceduresHyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. - Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. -Our excellent benefits include: - Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates - Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance - 401K with company match - Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, new child leave and personal day - Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many moreCOVID-19 Safety: Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and US] Health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests. Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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