Director of Rooms Operations - Sonesta International Hotels Corporation

• Operational/Functional:
  • Always Adheres to Stay Safe with Sonesta safety standards.
  • Works with Executive Housekeeper in supervising the housekeeping staff.
  • Submits recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
  • Ensures that quality services are rendered in meeting guest needs.
  • Maintains room quality based on Sonesta standards.
  • Monitors and maintains high level of cleanliness in rooms, storage areas, laundry, restrooms and public areas.
  • Compiles and reports accurate status of guest rooms to Front Office.
  • Enforces standard procedures for the acceptance, security and return of guest lost and found items.

• Inspects hallways, corridors, service and storage areas to ensure standards are being followed. Inspections to be recorded in HotSOS.
• Completes 15 detailed room inspections per day and input the inspection findings into HotSOS.
  • Provides feedback on individual performance to management and disciplines staff in consultation with department head.
  • Trains Front Office staff with emphasis on the activities of the AM/PM shifts such as "house set up" and sell out preparation.
  • Orders, receives supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and operating equipment.
  • Oversees public area cleanliness and follows up as needed to ensure hotel always clean and well maintained.
  • Spot checks overnight cleaning in the AM to make sure all required areas were cleaned.
  • Communicates pertinent information to Front Office staff during and between shifts.
  • Ensures that staff is performing to Sonesta Service Standards.

• Assists in preparing weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Adjusts schedule throughout the week to meet business demand.
• Assists in conducting of pre-shift meetings with staff and reviews all information pertinent to the day's business.
• Monitors the check-in/check-out processes, ensuring agreement to hotel standards; anticipates critical situations and assists wherever necessary to help alleviate the pressure and to assist guests expediently.
• Ensures all guest requests or complaints are logged in HoTSOS and consistently monitored until closed.
• Handles all guest complaints in a polite and professional manner.
• Adheres to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and emergency situation protocols.
• Ensures that all V.I.P.'s are pre-registered according to standards.
• Inspects V.I.P. arrival rooms daily, ensuring compliance to standards.
• Monitors V.I.P. arrivals; greets and escorts them to their room if necessary.
• Reviews resumes for arriving groups; organizes and coordinates master accounts and group special requests.

• Leading with Passion
  • Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners.
  • Utilizes and collaborates with resources across different departments and corporate offices.
  • Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture.
  • Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company as a whole.
  • Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.
  • Inspires the team to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account with Company Match, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Paid Vacation and Sick Days, Sonesta Hotel Discounts, Educational Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Various Employee Perks and Discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.