DescriptionAt AC Hotels we believe attention to detail is the greatest form of generosity we can offer. Through overthinking every element of the guests stay AC provides everything you need and nothing you dont. Be a part of our global tribe and work with likeminded people. Use your inner creativity and love for art design and culture to engage and inspire guests.
An exciting opportunity awaits for a Director of Operations to join the team at AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank. This position is a fulltime fixedterm maternity leave cover until May 2026.
Position Summary:
The position functions as the strategic business leader of the Hotel Operations for AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank. Working closely with the General Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Hotel Operations meet the brands standards targets customer needs ensures employee satisfaction focuses on growing revenue and maximizes the financial performance of the hotel and developing positive owner relations. You will also oversee the food and beverage front office housekeeping and engineering departments of our hotel.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing profitability by working with hotel management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brands business strategy and leads its .
- Managing Revenue Goals by monitoring hotel operations and sales performance against budget.
- Coaching operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate wages and controllable expenses.
- Leading Operations and Department Teams through champions the brands service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the management teams.
- Managing the Guest Experience through reviewing guest feedback with management team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
- Respond to and handle complaints settling disputes and resolving grievances and conflicts by negotiating with relevant parties.
- Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product service levels and overall satisfaction.
- Managing Human Resources Activities by facilitating the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.
- Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures whilst demonstrating Marriott core values.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Passionate and guest focused
- Food and beverage experience in a hotel environment
- Experience with OPERA property management system
- Prior experience in a similar managerial role
- Experience managing motivating and leading successful teams
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing department budget
- Selfmotivated driven and energized in a fastpaced environment
Our Benefits:
- BUPA Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you your family and friends
- Dry cleaning of work clothes
- Grow develop and progress with internationally recognised training programs unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Genuine care for associates physical emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality diversity and inclusiveness
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Required Experience:
Director