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The Director ensures that standards are met for their departments and that guests and employees are satisfied and problems are promptly resolved.
Job Responsibility:
Direct and control the activities of the Concierge, Guest Services, Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping, Laundry/Valet, Telephone, Valet Parking, Security, Health Club/Spa and Housekeeping to ensure adherence to Four Seasons’ standards, policies and procedures
Directly supervise the Front Desk Manager, Reservations Manager, PBX Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Health Club Manager, Gift Shop Manager, Chef Concierge, Laundry Manager and Guest Services Manager on an on-going basis
Prepare and conduct performance evaluations in accordance with hotel policy
Ensure that qualified personnel are selected, hired and trained in all areas of responsibility
Review activities and conduct inspection tours in areas of responsibility to ensure desired standards of quality, service, cleanliness and controls are maintained
Prepare annual plan and rationale for Rooms Division revenue and expenses
endeavor to maximize departmental profit and control costs
Contribute to the development of the hotel’s annual marketing plan
Insure proper image is being maintained by all Division employees with respect to grooming and uniform standards
Support and participate in all hotel programs, policies and procedures with special emphasis on the orientation of new employees
Display fair treatment with respect to disciplinary action and provide supportive documentation
Prepare all necessary forecasts
to work closely with Reservations, Front Office and Sales to maximize occupancy, rate and revenue
Establish and maintain close working relationships with all departments of the hotel and any retail tenants or concessions to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service
Develop relationships with clients, return guests, group contacts, etc., to provide maximum, personalized guest service
Attend to guest comments verbally and written in order to insure proper attention to follow-up of all inquiries
Make suggestions for improvements in overall operations with an emphasis on increasing guest satisfaction, revenue and reducing costs
Support Four Seasons philosophy towards employee development and morale and institute programs to insure the effectiveness and promotion of this philosophy within the Rooms Division
Monitor and analyze the payroll for Rooms Division to ensure maximum effectiveness towards guests’ services while realizing full profit potential
Display a high degree of professionalism and integrity as befitting a member of management and the Planning Committee
Respond properly and take a supervisory role in any hotel emergency or safety situation as well as insure the proper control and instruction of said emergency procedures to the Rooms Division
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Hotel/Resort Manager or the General Manager
Requirements:
College degree or equivalent
Minimum seven years in a luxury hotel environment, three years in key Rooms Division capacities
Excellent spoken and written English knowledge, bi-lingual helpful
Demonstrates supervisory skills
good judgement and common sense
What we offer:
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort