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Loews Hotels, LLC.

Associate Director of Rooms

Loews Hotels, LLC., Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Overview At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and connect, engage and delight?

We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.

We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.

We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.

We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

We care for you, just as we care for others.

About Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Join the team at our Caribbean-inspired paradise that creates an island escape in a tropical oasis.

Associate Director of Rooms Associate Director of Rooms:

Responsible for the management and coordination of the innovative guest arrival, registration, and rooming process. Ensures the efficient guest-focused delivery of such services to provide the hotel a unique competitive guest service/satisfaction advantage. Works with the Complex Director of Rooms to directs the daily operations of Housekeeping, Front Office, Guest Services, Concierge, VIP Service, Valet, and Recreation at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, ensuring adherence to all Loews Hotels Star Service Standards. Selects, oversees training and manages all personnel in these departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Coordinate the quality, efficiency, and operations of Housekeeping, Front Office, Guest Services, Concierge, VIP Service, Valet, and Recreation

Develop and update guest rooming procedures

Coordinate and manage the operation of all Guest Services' areas

Ensure communication of VIP information to proper departments and ensure the smooth transition of guests from the main arrivals area to guestrooms

Coordinate and oversee group check-ins

Establish and ensure adherence to all department and Loews Hotels standards

Prepare annual departmental budget and manage department costs, updating budget if operational forecasts change significantly

Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotel's guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and team member satisfaction, and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returns

Develop and manage repeat guest and VIP services programs

Recruit and interview applicants for Rooms Division positions

Train and monitor the performance of all Rooms Division staff

Produce management schedules

Provide quality guest services which assist in merchandising the hotel

Promote hotel facilities, food and beverage outlets, and recreation programs

Coordinate the delivery of faxes, packages, etc., to guests staying in the hotel

Evaluate team and individual performance, determining improvement and training needs and advancement requirements

Review/maintain daily payroll report/records, maintaining labor costs within forecasted budgetary guidelines

Interact with guests frequently to ensure satisfaction with services

Work with area transportation to provide quality and efficient services for hotel guests

Coordinate arrival and departure services for groups

Ensure that posting to master accounts is completed for group room deliveries, distributions, and porterage

Ensure that appropriate payments are made to teams performing group related services

Conduct department meetings to communicate information to all department personnel

Attend appropriate meetings, including, but not limited to department, front office, pre-convention and training seminars

Ensure adherence to cash handling policies

Ensure that all Guest Service printed material is accurate, timely, and meets Loews standards

Participate in community and association activities to promote good public relations with businesses and individuals in the surrounding area

Other duties as assigned

Supporting Functions and Responsibilities

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times

Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees

Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Recycles whenever possible

Remains current with hotel information and changes

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

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