Sage Hospitality Resources

Director of Operations

Sage Hospitality Resources$82K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in hospitality management or similar roles.
  • Advanced knowledge of hospitality and business management.
  • Strong communication skills for negotiation and influencing.
  • Ability to integrate and analyze complex information for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations during peak times and emergencies, making swift decisions for guest satisfaction.
  • Manage beverage programs and ensure compliance with liquor laws and inventory control.
  • Act as General Manager in their absence to maintain operational continuity.
  • Collaborate with departments to set and achieve measurable goals and enhance guest service.
  • Conduct inspections to uphold brand standards and ensure safety and cleanliness.
  • Oversee HR functions such as hiring, training, and employee development.
  • Implement company programs, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Participation in Sage bonus plan, potentially up to 35% of salary.
  • Unlimited paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered.
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks.
  • Free on-site garage parking for convenience.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for support.
  • Discounts on Marriott, Sage Hotels, restaurants, and more.
  • Eligibility for Employee Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,000 per referral.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Plan and manage two major functions of the hotel (e.g. the food & beverage and room operations) to achieve customer (guest, employee, corporate and owner) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Position is responsible for short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of two major functions in the hotel.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the operational leader during high-demand periods, special events, and emergency situations, making timely decisions that protect the guest experience and business continuity.
  • Direct bar operations by developing beverage programs, monitoring beverage costs, managing inventory controls, reducing shrinkage, and ensuring compliance with responsible alcohol service standards and all applicable liquor laws.
  • Assume the responsibilities of the General Manager during his or her absence, providing leadership and ensuring uninterrupted operation of the property or portfolio.
  • Partner with department leaders to establish measurable goals, maintain accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and exceptional guest service.
  • Conduct regular property inspections and operational reviews to ensure brand standards, cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
  • Manage the Human Resources in the group in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
  • Implement company programs (company/franchise), develop local programs and procedures and manage the operations of the group, ensuring compliance with SOPs, safety regulations and all other federal, state and local laws and regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
  • Implement emergency organization procedures and training through the management of the Security staff to ensure appropriate protection for the hotel quests, staff and company asset.
  • Execute and promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
  • Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the front and back of the house to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience

Experience

Two to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organizations

Knowledge/Skills

  • Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
  • Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
  • Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
  • Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
  • Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
  • Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
  • Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures. Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
  • Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
  • Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
  • Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

Benefits

Eligible toparticipatein Sage bonus plan. Up to 35% of your salary.

Unlimited paid time off

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of12 weeks

Free On-Site Garage Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on Marriott & Sage Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Eligible toparticipatein the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

SalaryUSD $82,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

About Sage Hospitality Resources

Sage Hospitality Resources is a hospitality management company that operates hotels, restaurants, and event spaces across the United States. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Sage Hospitality Resources is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has received numerous awards for its efforts in these areas. The company operates over 60 properties in 20 states, and has a reputation for providing exceptional guest experiences.
Learn more about Sage Hospitality Resources
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1984

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