Rooms Manager

About Us

The Hyatt Regency on the Hudson located in downtown Jersey City sits on a beautiful pier overlooking the New York City Skyline. Our hotel is one of the oldest in the area and has great guest stories and experiences to share. We are located in the business district of Jersey City; home to residents and many businesses. Hop on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail located 1 block away for a quick trip to our local Newport Center Mall, home of a variety of Brand Name Stores such as JC Penny, Macys and Kohls, AMC Movie Theatre and a huge selection of food court attractions. Come and be part of our team, at the Hyatt Regency we embrace our associates with the help of our company culture, HEI Loves. With HEI Loves we offer amazing benefits to our team and they get better and better each year. HEI appreciates and supports our individuality and once you join our team; you become apart of our family and we become apart of yours.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Ensure that the guest service standards of the guest arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are met through optimal training, staffing, and supervision of labor, efficient management of operating supplies, and proactive monitoring of guest service scores and comments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistant in the supervision of all Front Office Staff.
• Assistant in development of Rooms Division budget and revenue forecasts.
• Develop and implement controls for expense management.
• Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Assistant the Director of Front Office with Interviews, training & development, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Ensure compliance of Rooms Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Plan, organize, and monitor staff workload to ensure compliance with cleanliness and maintenance standards, which requires continuous visual and written inspections of guestrooms and public space areas.
• Assistant the Director of Housekeeping with the development of the housekeeping and laundry budget.
• Develop and implement controls for expense management.
• Conduct periodic inventory of guest supplies, small equipment and linen as required.
• Schedule labor to flex with forecasted hotel occupancy, F and B activity, and group events.
• Assist the Director of Housekeeping with Interviews, training and development, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members
• Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, décor, etc. • Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of preventative maintenance program and rehab projects.
• Ensure compliance of housekeeping and laundry standard operating procedures and policies.
• Operate department pursuant to OSHA requirements and guidelines.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of room division experience, preferably in both Front Office and Back of House
• Communicate well with guests and associates.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of all Rooms Division operations and individual job requirements to include Front Office and Housekeeping Operations.
• Computer literacy and financial management a must.
• Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts.
• Able to manage effectively multiple tasks at all times and have excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public, etc.

Compensation
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.