Rooms Assistant Manager - Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Position Purpose & Summary

The Assistant Manager - Rooms is responsible for the daily quality and accuracy of the work produced by the Rooms department Staff. The highest standards of operation relating to guest satisfaction are to be maintained through the Assistant Manager - Rooms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations of the Housekeeping department as a primary focus, as well as be familiar with the operations of Laundry, Front Desk, Reservations and valet to support the goals of the entire Rooms Division.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Housekeeping Manager with the day to day running of the department.
• Assist the Laundry department with covering supervisory duties and assist in the completion of projects as required.
• Assist the Front Office Operations with covering supervisory duties when required.
• Cooperate with the Sales Department to ensure that the client room requirements are met and that the potential clients are shown representative rooms as required.
• Maintain an atmosphere within the property that encourages an exchange of information and builds rapport between all employees.
• Maintain safety and security standards and ensure all guest services staff are properly trained to handle emergency situations.
• Remain alert, courteous and helpful to the guests at all times.
• Ability to work well with guests to resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings.
• Plan and coordinate project work to ensure that proper frequencies are maintained.
• Assist with scheduling and logging projects to ensure proper rotation and accountability of completion.
• Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents and follow up to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Motivate, coach, counsel all Front Office team members.
• Lead and mentor employees. Conduct one-on-one meetings with associates on at least a quarterly basis.
• Ensure that large guestroom turns are managed efficiently.
• Prepare and conduct all housekeeping interviews and follow hiring procedures.
• Develop team member morale and ensure training of housekeeping personnel.
• Always promote positive public/team member relations.
• Review staff worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including key controls. Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist in preparing and investigating/resolving discrepancies in operating budgets.
• Responds to change well and adapts as needed.
• Learns quickly and maintains a growth mindset and is always working to develop new practices to improve service.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and team members and promote open lines of communication with managers, team members and other departments.
• Must complete all required training programs within six (6) months from commencement of employment.
• Position hours will fluctuate based on business demand and 24 hour operation
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Establish cross-departmental channels of communication among teammates that are consistent and complete.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide extraordinary service that is "Enriching by Nature."
• Embrace, embody, demonstrate, and encourage wellness and the STRATA virtues through interactions, performance, and commitments.
• Uphold the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club's brand, culture, vision, mission, and values.
• Be empowered to make things go right if they go wrong.
• Give the guest/member a fond farewell.
• Address feedback by utilizing the LEARN Model.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and be attentive to what matters most.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Observe and adhere to safety guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interface positively with other departments, offering assistance when needed.
• Displays care in use of equipment and maintains an organized and professional work environment.

Position Requirements:

1. Minimum Knowledge & Skills:

• Requires excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, professional use of email and general computer usage.
• Requires ability to analyze interpret / extract information and / or perform arithmetic functions. Require typing CRT, record keeping and work processing,
• Will have need for excellent communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of OPERA Property Management System preferred

1. Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in rooms control and front office operations for a 150+ hotel
• These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a minimum of 2 years successful supervisor experience in hotel front office with a 150+ room property
• A Bachelor's Degree in Hotel, Business or Institutional Management or related area is preferred.

1. License, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Valid Drivers' License required

External and Internal Personal Contact:

1. Communications:

• Daily - Communicate with guests and members, housekeeping team members, laundry team members, front desk team members, valet, concierge, reservations, dining and engineering
• Weekly - Communicate with other departments such as Housekeeping, Engineering Membership, Spa, Tennis, Golf, Finance.
• Occasionally - Participate in one-on-one coaching sessions.

Teamwork and Collaboration: This position requires continuous teamwork as well as internal and cross-departmental communication.

Additional Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

Position Analysis/Specifications:

Environmental Factors:

Environmental factors may include indoor setting with overhead lighting and comfortable ventilation. May occasionally be called upon to work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, possibly in inclement weather.

The Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers a diverse, dynamic, and thriving environment that supports career development for all our team members.