Job Opportunities at Hilton

JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Guest Operations Manager will lead and smoothly manage our Guest Operations Team (24 Hours), achieve the highest levels of guest satisfaction by providing efficient, brand-specific, friendly and hospitable experience and drive our Hilton Honors enrolments, as well as the generation of revenues.

What will I be doing?

• As Guest Operations Manager, you will oversee the Guest Operations Team which is the main connection between the Guest, the hotel, and the various hotel departments. A Guest Operations Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Lead by Example

• Be a great boss and role model for others concerning brand-specific behaviours, and coach less experienced colleagues on the job
• Manage the Guest Operations budget and expenses, and flex labour costs in line with levels of demand/activity.
• Manage guest operations through times of stress, speedily resolve guest concerns and implement resolutions by using discretion and judgement
• Assisted by your Team Leaders and Supervisors, Interview, select, on-board, supervise, coach, schedule and evaluate Guest Operations team members
• Organise and provide regular Front Office training (incl. Systems) for all F&B Hosts and SupervisorsProvide a positive work environment to guest operations team members that allows everyone to thrive and fulfil their potential
• Ensure that all guest operations TMs understand the purpose of their role and are equipped with the training and tools required to deliver great brand-specific guest experiences
• Make use of the brand specific Recognition Calendar and plan / execute respective actions on a very regular basis within the own sales team and in the whole hotel. 
• Ensure regular & effective communication (e.g. Huddles) in own department (incl Night) to achieve / maintain a high level of trust & engagement
• Support the overall management of the hotel by establishing effective working relationships with all other departments, ensuring a high level of cross departmental collaboration
• Ensure all Guest Operations team members are willing to roll up their sleeves and help with F&B service or housekeeping during busy periods and as required – make sure you are willing to do the same too! 
• Execute duties as assigned by the General Manager

Overall Guest Operations

• Oversee all Front Office (incl. Night), F&B Service, Housekeeping, Laundry, Pool and Car Park operations on property
• Monitor Guest Feedback (SALT; Social Reviews) and initiate corrective actions immediately if necessary 
• Be accountable for all guest operations systems and supplies inventory 
• Ensure compliance with brand standards to achieve consistently high-quality guest service during all guest operations shifts.
• Ensure that all guest operations labour costs are flexed according to levels of demand / activity, and that effective cost controls are in place
• Assign and instruct Guest Service FO, F&B Service, and Housekeeping Team Leaders (all shifts) in the details of work, delegating managerial tasks to Team Leaders where appropriate
• Observe performance of Team Leaders and Supervisors, give regular one-to-one feedback to all Team Leaders and Supervisors in your team and encourage development

Front Office

• Ensure team are trained on how to enrol Hilton Honors members, and motivated to meet the enrolment target
• Ensure the front desk provides a friendly and brand-unique welcome and farewell to guests
• Oversee the implementation of processes, systems and guest service delivery on front office

Food & Drink

• Ensure the delivery of a superior F&B service which represents the brand
• Work in conjunction with Head Chef respectively Kitchen Manager on menu planning and ensuring the team knowledge of culinary offerings is up to scratch and that they are equipped to increase sales in F&B
• Ensure that menu, bar and garden market pricing is market led, relevant and engineered to deliver optimal profit (seek prior input of Kitchen Operations & F&B teams)
• Put time and energy into F&B areas that add value to the guest experience and profitability of the business.

Housekeeping

• Ensure CleanStay is implemented throughout the hotel in compliance with brand standards and Hilton policy, and in conjunction with the Engineering, Health & Safety Manager
• Perform spot checks on rooms and areas of the hotel on a daily basis to ensure tip top cleanliness
• Analyse together with your HSK Team Leader SALT scores of HSK and work on continuously improving your scores (in particular room cleanliness).
• Oversee the management of the pool
• Implement effective laundry processes to be followed by housekeeping team members who are responsible for laundry

What are we looking for?

Guest Operations Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hospitality sector
• High level of IT proficiency
• High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
• Experience of managing people and developing people
• Previous experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable and resilient
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Familiar with Property Management Systems
• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
   

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• A People Operations & Training Executive's role is to a) provide HR support, b) implement training activities at the hotel, and c) assist hotel management in providing a great place to work which is safe, fun, motivational and complies with labour laws and company & brand values

Being a Great Team Member

As a People Operations & Training Executive, you are responsible for organising, delivering, and evaluating training programs to deliver an excellent Team Member experience. A People Operations & Training Executive will also be required to support and advise management on proper policies and procedures. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Communicate pro-actively, clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great team member and guest experiences at our hotel
• Be a role model for others by demonstrating passionate, friendly brand-specific service to guests and team members at all times
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves and help in other departments during busy periods and as required, 
• When starting your workday, check in with the Guest Operations Manager, ask where help is needed most and spend at least 30 minutes per day assisting colleagues in Guest Operations e.g. F&B service, stewarding, housekeeping, front office
• Provide constructive suggestions/feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement efforts 
• Be aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as required
• Volunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or Team Member committees 
• Execute any other duties as assigned by the People Operations Manager or Chief Host

People Operations Specifics

• Manage the HR administration process, covering the whole TM life cycle from recruiting to exit 
• Be the Learning & Development function champion of the Hotel, leading the function and all related activities.
• Develop and Manage all Learning & Development Activities in the Hotel.
• Keep team member files complete and up-to-date, and ensure administrative HR compliance with company policies, labour laws and any other legal regulations relevant to the hotel 
• As instructed by the People Operations Manager, coordinate and administer the performance feedback and talent management process in the hotel 
• As instructed by the People Operations Manager, ensure a great on-boarding experience for new Team Members on all levels and in all departments, in close co-ordination with department managers 
• As instructed by the People Operations Manager, work closely with Department Managers on the development and training of talent on property, by proposing and establishing a robust training and development offering for all levels and all departments
• Support talent retention by monitoring the execution of departmental team action plans which result from regular one-to-one conversations between Department Managers and individual TMs (e.g. VIP Talks)  
• Administer QA relevant trainings on property to ensure QA compliance, facilitate new hire orientations (NHOs) and other mandatory brand-specific trainings
• Assist Chief Host and hotel management in driving engagement & trust
• Bring company campaigns such as Travel with Purpose, Thrive at Hilton, Catch Me at My Best etc. to the attention of Chief Host and Department Managers and engage the hotel 
• Be the Employee Engagement champion, leading all engagement activities for the Hotel
• Perform other HR administration-related responsibilities as assigned or required

What are we looking for?

A People Operations & Training Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in HR Officer, Training Officer or equivalent role
• Positive attitude
• Good communication and people skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification, or equivalent
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• IT proficiency