Executive Director of Operations

1 day ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Soho House & Co Full time

About the Role:

The Executive Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, ensuring that all departments are running smoothly and efficiently. This includes, but is not limited to, Front Office, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and Administrative departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the liaison between the hotel and the Managing Director
  • Manage expenditures from the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Reserve Budget
  • Monitor and manage the guest billing and collection procedures, including delinquency and suspension
  • Initiate, implement, understand, and analyze accounting procedures, including labor forecasts, inventory procedures, financial forecasting, annual budgeting procedures, capital expenditures, payroll, and month-end analysis
  • Review payroll records for appropriate personnel
  • Implement policies and procedures involving severe weather, safety, and fire
  • Responsible for planning, documenting, implementing, and monitoring department training programs
  • Accountable for the timely completion of any projects as requested
  • Comply with hotel purchasing and invoice procedures
  • Coordinate contract services relevant to specific areas of responsibility
  • Develop a continuous five-year capital improvement plan for operations
  • Ensure that all accounting standards are adhered to
  • Implement and adhere to the company Standard Operating Procedures for all departments
  • Maintain accurate records and files of hotel programs

Communication:

  • Communicate effectively and collaboratively with intercompany support teams - Brand, Revenue, People, Finance, Engineering, and Sales
  • Communicate and interact with each employee, guest, investor, and hotel management team member with courtesy, dignity, and respect while maintaining a consistent professional demeanor
  • Ensure all calls are answered in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ensure follow-up to escalated guest comments and comment card responses via telephone/email and provide follow-up documentation within five (5) business days
  • Initiate and maintain effective positive communication between guests and personnel
  • Maintain an 'Open Door' communication policy for personnel and guests
  • Maintain contact with trade associates, business improvement districts, professional organizations, and industry publications for improvement of procedures and new technical advances
  • Organize and conduct staff meetings and one-on-ones with direct reports

People:

  • Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, guiding, and managing employees
  • Ensure company recruiting and onboarding procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure all employees are in appropriate uniform and attire for their scheduled shift
  • Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues
  • Maintain and monitor effective personnel relations in a supportive, confidential environment
  • Ensure maintenance of job descriptions, postings, personnel evaluations, pertinent telephone listings, and benefit communication
  • Implement labor standards and tailor job description templates to the specific hotel
  • Ensure development of a hotel-specific orientation and implement both property and corporate orientations
  • Administer and train on progressive discipline policies and procedures
  • Responsible for performance evaluations and setting annual goals for personnel

Operations:

  • Ensure that all staff is delivering the levels of service in accordance with the hotel standard operating procedures
  • Have a thorough understanding of the maintenance of the property
  • Oversee maintenance of property exteriors and public spaces and conduct daily inspections
  • Adhere to all written mandatory policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and oral instructions
  • Oversee project completion for preventative maintenance, deep cleaning, and special projects
  • Ensure the successful execution of all property events and local activations as needed
  • Collaborate with 3rd party F&B partners on planning and pricing of all menu items
  • Have a thorough understanding of services, amenities, and offerings
  • Maintain current knowledge of all activities and events in the surrounding areas
  • Oversee the entire guest experience, from pre-arrival through departure
  • Promote and encourage guest name recognition at all times
  • Responsible for reviewing, understanding, and following up on hotel guest needs
  • Coordinate and monitor contract services to ensure performance and productivity involving special projects and daily maintenance of grounds and guest rooms to meet guest expectations
  • Coordinate par level and stock of all inventory items
  • Oversee the weekly work schedule of all personnel
  • Ensure safety equipment, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc. are inspected and in good working condition
  • Ensure that all equipment within the area of responsibility is maintained and in good working condition
  • Oversee safety and emergency procedures and know the OSHA requirements

Requirements:

  • At least five (5) years' experience as hotel General Manager or relevant position required
  • Experience in LA metro area market required
  • Hotel union experience is required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
  • Ability to work with PMS and POS software
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English Language
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Financial Management
  • Performance Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Ability to multitask
  • Work well under pressure, be a team player

About Us:

Soho House & Co is a creative community built around a sense of discovery - an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. Soho House & Co properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts, and culture.

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