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Reporting to the Hotel Manager, this role is responsible for all operational, financial, and people-related matters in Front Office, Concierge and Guest Services and Housekeeping. The role balances the critical importance of strategic, high-level leadership with the day-to-day management of the operation by developing and engaging the team, monitoring standards, problem-solving, and delivering results for the business from a people, product, and profit perspective.
Job Responsibility:
Set strategic and operational direction in collaboration with the executive leadership team
Provide leadership, coaching and constructive feedback, setting development plans and succession planning strategies for Rooms Division Managers and future leaders
Ensure effective selection, training, development, and evaluation of all team members
Drive performance by setting metrics and benchmarks, identifying ways to improve how we do things
Develop strong relationships with the leadership team and employees in and outside Rooms Division
Maintain visibility in the operation at key times, giving recognition to our regular guests and cultivating relationships with VIP, long stay and new guests to the hotel
Handle guest complaints effectively and empower the team to address any problems or service issues, ensuring guests are well taken care of
Work closely with Sales & Marketing to execute effective revenue strategies to meet budgeted revenue goals, including suite upselling
Closely manage labour and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control
Manage contracts and work performed by external suppliers and outsourced contractors
Complete projects and activities by working collaboratively or independently in response to business needs and opportunities or proactively to maximise our success.
Requirements:
3+ years' experience in a Rooms Division Management role in a 5* hotel that focuses on service quality whilst operating a large inventory and occupancy
A leadership style that is authentic, engaging and strategic, based on identified business priorities and capable of coaching and driving direct reports to achieve success
A positive, can-do attitude that shows resilience and maturity, adapting to different situations
Impeccable communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Understanding of luxury components, with a sharp attention to detail and high focus on service
Ability to prioritise, organise, problem solve and delegate in a demanding environment over a period of change
Tertiary Qualifications in hotel and business management highly regarded
Swiss Nationality, Swiss residency authorization or EU citizen will be considered only
College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or business administration, or equivalent experience is required
Experience required by position is from three to five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four and other Rooms computer systems
Some travel is required for conferences, training and special events.