- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Rooms
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FAIRMONT MUMBAI, Mumbai, India
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Director of Rooms
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the planning, supervision and management of all sections of Front Office, Housekeeping & Spa to ensure that the overall service standards delivery are maintained in accordance to the Hotel’s strategic plan and standard.
Key Interactions
Internally
- Catering Sales
- Engineering
- Finance
- F&B
- Housekeeping
- IT
- Kitchen
- Purchasing
- Reservations
- Sales & Marketing
- Talent & Culture
Externally
- Guests
- Suppliers
- Vendors
Primary Responsibilities
Business Performance
- Prepare and analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
- Work with the Finance in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts
- Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department
- Coordinate with Reservations, Sales & Marketing departments to work on appropriate strategies to enable the company to make sound business decisions and meet business plan goals
Front Office Operation
- Tour hotel daily, audit team members’ adherence to hotel policies and procedures in all phases of service and job functions. Follow up with designated personnel when needed
- Conduct line-ups, review all information pertinent to the day’s business
- Conduct weekly meetings with divisional managers and review all information pertinent to the week’s business
- Review departmental/divisional profits, payroll expenses, rooms’ expenses, cost per occupied room, previous day’s occupancy and room revenues
- Analyze market trends and review clientele to work on upsell opportunity to increase the hotel’s revenue
- Monitor and handle guest complaints in an expedient and effective manner
- Anticipate sold-out situations; assist in locating alternative accommodations for guests and assist in following up with guests in accordance with hotel policies and procedures
- Review all out-of-order rooms daily with respective departments to determine most current status and estimated date for return to room inventory
- Monitor monthly status of all accrual categories, i.e., linen, bathrobes, uniforms, etc.
- Guest Services: Oversee all front office operations including check-in/check-out, reservations, and guest services. Ensure a seamless and positive guest experience.
- Team Leadership: Manage Front Office staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management. Foster a motivated and high-performing team.
- Operational Efficiency: Monitor and optimize front office processes to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Housekeeping:
- Standards and Procedures: Establish and maintain high cleanliness and maintenance standards for guest rooms and public areas. Implement and enforce housekeeping procedures.
- Staff Management: Supervise Housekeeping staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. Ensure effective communication and teamwork.
- Inventory and Supplies: Oversee the management of housekeeping inventory and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost control.
Spa:
- Service Excellence: Manage spa operations to deliver exceptional service and guest satisfaction. Oversee spa treatments, services, and guest interactions.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage spa staff, ensuring they adhere to service standards and provide a high-quality experience for guests.
- Marketing and Revenue: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the spa and drive revenue. Monitor performance metrics and guest feedback.
Team Management
- Plan for future staffing needs
- Interview, select and recruit direct reports
- Identify and develop team members with potential. Mentor and train appropriate employees for upward growth
- Conduct performance review with the team
- Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
- Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
- Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
- Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features
- Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
- Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
- Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel
Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job
Maintain highest standards and quality of services in the overall Front Office operation to meet and exceed budgeted revenue targets and guests’ expectation/VOG target.
Profile
Knowledge and Experience
- Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
- High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities
Competencies
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
- Good communication and customer contact skills
- Results and service oriented with an eye for details
- Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
- A team player & builder
- A motivator & self-starter
- Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in hotel operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced hotel environment with a focus on customer service.
- May require evening and weekend hours, depending on hotel operations.
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