Assistant Room Manager

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we're not about numbers…we're about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we're constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we're looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you're all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to be our Assistant Rooms Manager

Entry level management position that focuses on supporting the day-to-day activities of Rooms Operations of areas that include Housekeeping, Recreation. Laundry, Staff, AYS and Concierge/Guest Services. Position assists in working with employees to carry out guest arrival and departure procedures and to maintain the property's cleanliness standards. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction and achieve the operating budget.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• 401k with employer MATCH
• Paid PTO
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supporting the Management of Rooms Operations Activities

• Opens and closes Front Desk shifts / Housekeeping and ensuring completion of assigned shift checklist and other duties.
• Runs and reviews critical information contained in room operations reports.
• Understands the functions of the Recreation. Laundry, Housekeeping, Bell Staff, AYS, Front Desk and Concierge/Guest Services operations.
• Operates all department equipment as necessary and reporting malfunctions.
• Ensures employees have the proper supplies and uniforms.
• Understands night audit procedures and being able to comprehend and utilize reports as necessary.
• Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Communicates performance expectations employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Handles employee questions and concerns.
• Effectively schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.

Contributing Information to Support Managing to Budget

• Supervises same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and property occupancy.
• Verifies accuracy of room rates to maximize revenue opportunities
• Uses budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the management of the Room Operations.
• Participates in the management of departmental controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Understands the impact of Room Operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives.

Providing for and Managing the Guest Experience

• Assists in the investigation of employee and guest accidents.
• Assists in the use of a guest information tracking system to ensure that a successful repeat guest recognition program is in use to recognize guest preferences and
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responding to and handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
• Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for long periods of time on hard surface; using arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, talk, hear and smell
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, warm temperature and able to work with all food products
• Must regularly be able to carry and balance up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, color vision and sense of smell
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.

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