Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai Hiring for DIRECTOR OF ROOMS (FEMALE) Job at Dubai Full Time

We at Hyatt Centric are at the center of some of the most unique destinations—in the middle of the action, in the know and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We’re a local home base, preparing our guests to explore the best our cities have to offer so they can go forth and discover!

The Director of Rooms is responsible for all duties of the Front Office, Housekeeping and Security operation which includes: staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. The Director of Rooms should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. In addition to assisting in the Rooms operation and guest services personnel, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the hotel’s Rooms operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain guest room inventory
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
• Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication between the rooms division
• Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc, while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
• Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and time tables
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
• Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 4 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 2 years progressive management experience within the Rooms Division of a hotel
• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills