
Operations, Assistant General Manager - Operation
- Lonavala, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
Functions as the strategic business leader of property operations and acts as General Manager in his absenceAreas of responsibility include Front Office, , Retail/Gift Shops, Recreation/Fitness Center, Housekeeping, Security/Loss Prevention, Engineering/Maintenance, Food and Beverage/Culinary and Event Management, Wedding Event, Sales Closure, where applicableManaging Profitability and Departmental Budgets
- Keeps operations team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results
- Ensures that all operational areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience
- Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Operations is performing against budget
- Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the service strategy
- Works with direct reports to determine areas of concern and establishing ways to improve the departments financial performance
- Strives to maintain profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction
- Identifies and analyzes operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence
- Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses
- Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holds team accountable for results
- Develops an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand s business strategy and leads its execution
- Makes and executes key decisions to keep property moving forward towards achievement of goals
- Strives to improve service performance
- Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding operational goals to produce desired results on a continuous basis
- Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary
- Ensures core elements of the service strategy are in place to produce the desired results
- Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities
- Establishes a vision for product and service delivery on property
- Champions the brand s service vision for product and service delivery and ensuring alignment amongst the property leadership team
- Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably
- Observing and providing feedback to individuals and/or managers
- Hires operations management team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Utilizes an open door policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns
- Stays knowledgeable of leadership talent in the property
- Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participating in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviours in all interactions with guests and employees