Director of Rooms/ Rooms Division Manager

Your Day To Day

• Assist in managing hotel revenue generation and maximization through full utilization of company systems, business processes and specifications.   Review and approve/deny all discount and rebate requests.

• Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs and expenses, and maximize profitability within all areas of responsibility.  Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.

• Maintain procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, guest security, and inventory control.  Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy.

• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert General Manager of potentially serious issues.

• Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Guest Relations, Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales and Marketing, Catering, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and Maintenance.

• Interact with outside contacts: Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction. Vendors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss.

• Ensure that guest satisfaction data is analyzed and that plans are developed and implemented to achieve established goals.

• Oversee front office and housekeeping departments, schedule, plan, and assign work, and develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.

• Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas and guest rooms and corridors to ensure the appearance and cleanliness of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company.  Develop action plans to correct deficiencies.

• Ensure training and procedures are in place for PBX to serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations and that relationships with local fire, police, and emergency personnel are developed and maintained pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.

• Prepare and submit statistical, performance, and forecast analyses and reports as required.

• Establish par levels for supplies and equipment.  Authorize requisitions to replenish shortages and other business supplies for daily business.

• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information related to the expected arrival and departure of VIP’s and other key guests, or other special guest needs.

What We Need From You

• Candidates must currently be operating at the Director of Rooms or Rooms Division Manager capacity to qualify for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/Business Administration.

• 4 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience including management experience. 

• Friendly and great knowledge about IHG brand and F&B outlet/ foods.

• Having self-transportation is an advantage.

• Communication skills are utilized a significant