Director of Operations

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
94K-94K Annually
Senior level
Hospitality
The Role
Lead and oversee guest-facing departments and managers to ensure excellent guest experiences. Manage budgets, enforce reservation and housekeeping procedures, resolve guest complaints, administer Manager On Duty program, coordinate with sales/marketing, support HR functions, and participate in executive and safety meetings. Perform other operational duties and ensure physical/office requirements are met.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Director of Operations is responsible for the direction and oversight of key guest contact departments within the operations division, their managers and their team members.


Core Responsibilities: * Direct the activities of key guest contact departments by giving guidance, leadership and instruction to department heads. * Responsible for overall budget approval authority for operational departments. * Monitor all room related systems that impact the guest directly, to ensure proper procedures are in place and followed, which allow for an outstanding guest experience. * Communicate with guests and team members both verbally and in writing to answer questions and resolve concerns. * Facilitate the coordination of marketing initiatives, sales site visits and special housekeeping requests, reservations, etc., to ensure understanding by hotel operations of procedures that may have potential impact. * Ensure guest reservation policies, standards and procedures are met. * Ensure the effective resolution if any complaints, challenges occur. * Ensure housekeeping procedures are efficiently followed and any issues are immediately resolved. * Ensure guest check in/checks out procedures are efficiently followed and any issues immediately resolved. * Manage and administer the Manager on Duty program, requiring weekend stayover and constant monitoring throughout the hotel and troubleshooting issues. * Participate in property MOD program, weekly staff meetings, weekly Executive Committee meetings and safety committee meetings. * Understand and apply the applicable Franchise and management's Standard Operating Procedures. * Assist with Human Resource's functions including but not limited to employee relations, recruiting, on-boarding, counseling and compliance. * Perform other duties as assigned


Annual Salary : $94k

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hotel operations and accounting management, computer experience on a PMS system, and working knowledge of manual front desk procedures, including leadership experience in management role.

High work ethic, self-initiative , independent judgment

Proven customer service and problem solving experience

Regular attendance

Proven experience in a high pressure, sometimes stressful environment

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks, and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions

Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements:

Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time

Bend, stoop, squat and stretch

Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds of equipment or supplies on and off a cart, using safe lifting techniques

Push and pull carts weighing up to fifty (50) pounds

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, using written communication skills to mark completed rooms on daily paperwork

Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability

Direct evacuations in an emergency.

  • Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
  • Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
  • Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
  • Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
  • Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
  • Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

    Skills Required

    • Experience in hotel operations
    • Accounting management experience / budget approval authority
    • Computer experience on a PMS system
    • Working knowledge of manual front desk procedures
    • Leadership experience in a management role
    • Proven customer service and problem solving experience
    • High work ethic, self-initiative, independent judgment
    • Ability to work varying schedules including weekends and Manager on Duty stayovers
    • Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and push/pull carts up to 50 pounds
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Regular attendance and ability to perform in high-pressure environments
    • Ability to maintain staff and guest confidentiality
    • Ability to assist with HR functions (recruiting, onboarding, counseling, compliance)
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    The Company
    1,400 Employees

    What We Do

    Remington Hospitality is a dynamic, independent hotel management company with over 40 years of experience. It manages over 120 hotels, spanning 26 brands and 19 independent or boutique properties. Specializing in project, property, and condominium hotel management, the company focuses on maximizing operating performance and delivering exceptional results for owners, investors, and guests through a performance-driven culture and a commitment to professional service.

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