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Operations ManagerKimpton Palladian Hotel • Seattle, WA, United States
Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Kimpton Palladian Hotel • Seattle, WA, United States
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Compensation Type : Yearly Highgate Hotels :

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.  www.highgate.com

Location :

Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle’s best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques. When you’re not exploring, your home base is a 1910 landmark reinvented in a masculine-chic style with luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect Belltown’s hip heritage. You’ll also find a heralded seafood restaurant in Shaker + Spear, a speakeasy-style social lounge called Pennyroyal, and a lobby you won’t soon forget. The Palladian beckons today’s tech titans and tastemakers.

Overview :

  • The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and directing operations to improve productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities :

  • Assist the General Manager and Assistant General Manager with managing the Front Office operation; in addition to providing support to other departments in the hotel (F&B, Housekeeping and Engineering)
  • Provide strong lobby presence to assist guests.
  • Provide all aspects of shift coverage in F&B operations as needed
  • Balance the hotel room type inventory
  • Ensure all areas of the lobby and F&B operations are functioning to Paramount standards (e.g. cleanliness, guest only in authorized areas, bathroom cleanliness, outdoor cleanliness and conditions, elevator cleanliness and functionality, Signage standards)
  • Handle guest’s special requests and customer complaints during shift.
  • Perform all other front desk duties and responsibilities.
  • Investigate and handle complaints, disturbances, emergencies, etc. during shift
  • Perform some Night Audit functions, able to review all Night Audit related functions and able to produce Night Audit reports.
  • Prepare, copy, and distribute reports as required.
  • Handle special guest requests.
  • Attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
  • Establish and maintain attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient hospitality at the Front Desk.
  • Respond to all guests’ requests, problems, complaints and / or accidents, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Assist with development of employee morale and training.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with senior leadership, employees and other departments.
  • Operate all aspects of the hotels computer system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming.
  • Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s in its use.
  • Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s.
  • Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms.
  • Conduct guest check-ins and checkouts; confirm that all SOP’s are being followed properly.
  • Supervise all line level associates in various departments with daily duties.
  • Train new employees, help to develop and implement training programs.
  • Conduct interviews with applicants and participate in hiring decisions.
  • Scheduling and payroll functions for various departments.
  • Maintain log of rooms in “out of order” status.
  • Authorize and sign adjustments and paid outs over the limit.
  • Oversee discrepancy report and monitor follow-through.
  • Supervise housekeeping regarding daily room status.
  • Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department.
  • Ensure correct and accurate cash handling, if applicable.
  • Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail in a timely and professional manner.
  • Be aware of all rates, packages and promotions currently underway.
  • Follow and enforce all Highgate Hotel credit policies.
  • Ensure that employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other employees.
  • Ensure participation within department for monthly Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee, if applicable.
  • Ensure team understands and remains focused on their role in contributing to the Guest Service and audit scores.
  • Assist with sign off of all Service Standards by Position for Guest Services staff.
  • Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests.
  • Review Guest Request log on a daily basis.
  • Oversee complaint and request log.
  • Log all absenteeism and employee lateness.
  • Monitor energy management, PBX, Pay-TV consoles to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
  • Block rooms for special groups.
  • Participate in Room Inspection programs.
  • Qualifications :

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a related field; or a 4-year degree and a minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a related field.
  • Previous supervisory responsibilities
  • Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Physical requirements :
  • Long hours sometimes required.

  • Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Deadline to apply January 15th, 2025
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