Director of Rooms (Qatar) Doha

Requirements

Requires a degree in Business Administration or Hotel Management with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience depending on the degree level. Candidates must have a background in guest services, housekeeping, or management operations.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the strategic business leader of the property’s Rooms department.
Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the quality of
property’s rooms. Position works with direct reports to develop and implement
departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy
and brand initiatives. The position ensures Rooms operations meet the brand’s
standards, targets customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on
growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.
Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and
services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target
customer and employees and provides a return on investment to the owner and
company.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel
and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the guest
services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations,
or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant
Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front
desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related
professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Rooms Team

• Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery.

• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to
produce desired results.

• Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward
toward achievement of goals.

• Monitors and promotes room rates, specials, and promotions at the residence.

Managing Profitability

• Analyzes service issues and identifies trends.

• Works with Rooms team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with
the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.

• Reviews and audits expenses.

Managing Revenue Goals

• Monitors Rooms operations sales performance against budget.

• Reviews reports and financial statements to determine Rooms operations
performance against budget.

• Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy and rate,
wages and controllable expenses.

• Compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address
problem areas and holding team accountable for results.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the
brand’s target customer.

• Delivers excellent customer service throughout the customer experience and
encourages the same from other employees.

• Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective
action is taken.

• Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the
customer and property operations.

• Creates an atmosphere in all Rooms areas that meets or exceeds guest
expectations.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Uses personal judgment and expertise to enhance the customer experience.

• Stays available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous
arrangements.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service
levels.

• Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain
feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.

• Works to continually improve customer service by integrating obtained feedback
and personal judgment into action plans.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on
continuous improvement.

• Ensures that employees understand expectations and parameters for Room duties.

• Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and
ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews and hires employees.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in Rooms (e.g.,
pre-shift briefings, staff meetings).

• Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in
daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions
with guests and employees.

• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings
with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.

• Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review
process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door policy” and reviews
employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or
concerns.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently,
disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard
and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review
Process.

• Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

• Champions change, ensures brand and regional business initiatives are
implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.

• Identifies talents of direct reports and their teams, and assists with their
growth and development plans.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity
employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster
an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and
celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and
experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected
by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and
Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with
us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality
professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds
when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
 
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world
over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our
guests.
 
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are
delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the
foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than
the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success
by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in
luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold
Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our
promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and
who you work with.
 
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott
International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to
an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Responsibilities

Acts as the strategic leader of the Rooms department, focusing on maximizing financial performance and ensuring brand service standards. Responsible for managing profitability, revenue goals, and delivering exceptional customer service to meet guest expectations.

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