Quality Director

JOB SUMMARY

Communicates the concept of Total Quality Management through advising coaching training and facilitating. Works with direct reports General Managers and other staff to develop and implement quality assurance strategies. Verifies that quality processes meet companys mission and brand standards target customer needs promote employee satisfaction and focus on continuous improvement at the property level.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 4 years experience in the guest services front desk housekeeping sales and marketing management operations or related professional area.

OR

4-year bachelors degree in Business Administration Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services front desk housekeeping sales and marketing management operations or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Quality Assurance Goals

Coaches managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style.

Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.

Directs property quality efforts to address critical customer requirements.

Facilitates process improvement teams assuring use of the systematic processes and improvement is achievable and measurable.

Leading Quality Assurance Team

Trains team members and managers on problem solving process improvement and strategic planning techniques

Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.

Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Coaches managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style.

Educates new employees on the foundations of the quality processes how to use quality tools and their role in continuous improvement.

Familiarizes employees with the daily quality production reports and how to spot trends in their work areas and initiate root cause analysis.

Managing Quality Tools

Verifies that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools.

Uses data collection methods to compile display track and analyze defect trends.

Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brands target customer.

Analyzes issues and identifies trends.

Managing the Guest Experience

Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and confirms appropriate corrective action is taken.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product service levels and overall satisfaction.

Creates an atmosphere in all properties that meets or exceeds guest expectations. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product service levels and overall satisfaction.

Creates an atmosphere in all properties that meets or exceeds guest expectations.