Director of Operations

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
100K-120K Annually
Mid level
Real Estate • Hospitality
The Role
Supports the General Manager in overseeing hotel operations across rooms, food and beverage, finance, sales and marketing, spa, and maintenance. Leads operational managers, executes strategic plans, manages budgets and forecasts, controls expenses and labor costs, ensures brand compliance, and participates in executive financial planning. The role also handles hiring, training, performance management, conflict resolution, and assumes General Manager responsibilities when needed.
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About Us

The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property’s rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Support General Manager in managing the Rooms, Food and Beverage, Financing, Sales and Marketing, Spa, and Repairs and Maintenance Departments to achieve the guest satisfaction scores, operating and financial goals of the owner. Act as General Manager in his/her absence when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead all operational managers to success on daily, weekly, monthly and annual action plans related to property strategic plan.

  • Plan, organize, facilitate, attend, and/or participate in various hotel and departmental meetings. •Ensure compliance of brand standard operating procedures and policies.

  • Develop and manage execution of Rooms/Food and Beverage division budgets and revenue forecasts. Develop and implement controls for expense management. Ensure staff is utilizing labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.

  • Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.

  • As a member of the Executive Committee for the property, the Director of Operations is expected to help create and execute the financial objectives of the hotel.

  • 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 3-5 years of management experience, preferably in both rooms and FandB.

  • Computer literacy and financial management required.

  • 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.

  • Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

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.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 3-5 years of management experience
  • Experience in both rooms and food and beverage operations
  • Computer literacy
  • Financial management experience
  • Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing, safety, labor relations, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Ability to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Availability to work regularly and comply with attendance requirements
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The Company
1,416 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation's leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies. The company owns or operates over 100 luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. They specialize in maximizing the value of hotel real estate within key urban, super-suburban, and resort locations across the country.

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