Candlewood Suites - Nashville/Goodlettsville is seeking and experienced Operations Manager.
At Candlewood Suites®, taking it easy has never been easier. We’re always here to make sure guests have whatever they need, whenever they need it. A spacious suite to call their own with all the facilities they need to make them feel at home, we’re all about easy comforts on the road. Our locations across the Americas are always growing. We aim to hire colleagues who are charismatic and have good natured personalities that really shine through to help guests keep their routine and feel at ease while they are on the road.
As Operations Manager, you’ll keep our hotel running smoothly, make sure everything is working well and all our guests are safe and comfortable. You’ll maximize financial returns, driving development of people, creating and maintaining a memorable guest experience, executing brand standards, and building awareness of hotel and brand in the local community.
Your day-to-day
People
- Manage everyday activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers
- Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance
- Train team members to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficiently
- Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed
- Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and assignments of the hotel staff; assist the General Manager in the development and communication of departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management
Financial
- Help the General Manager in the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational plans for the hotel. Provide regular direction and manage hotel operations for all departments
- Monitor and report variances against budget and control labor costs and other expenses
- Make recommendations for capital improvements to enhance the assets of the hotel and/or company and brand loyalty
- Foster positive owner relationships if applicable and assist in providing ongoing information and status reports
Guest Experience:
- Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner
- Review guest feedback and implement strategies for continuous improvement
- Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups and other key guests
- Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities
Responsible Business:
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members and hotel assets in compliance with the hotel’s or owner’s policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain relations with outside contacts
- Comply with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety and alcohol services
- Maintain a focus and commitment to operating a “green” hotel
- Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty
What we need from you:
3 years’ guest service/hotel experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous extended stay experience or experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity preferred.
IHG/Opera experience required
- Must speak fluent English.
- Other languages preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
- hotel supervisory: 1 year (Required)
- IHG Hotel : 1 year (Required)
- Hotelkey: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
