Manager on Duty in Perth, Australia

Job Number 24152282

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location The Ritz-Carlton Perth, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

Manager on Duty

• Beautiful location on the Elizabeth Quay waterfront

• 5 minutes walk from Elizabeth Quay station and close to public transport

• Free Employee Duty Meals

• Free breakfast cereal, coffee and tea throughout the day

• Discounts on hotel rooms and food and beverage with Marriott Internationally

• Discounts on retail venues around the location

• Marriott Life with the Works – Paid Birthday Leave, Sabbatical Leave, and Paid Parental Leave

• Recognition and wellbeing programs

• Training and Career Development opportunities within an international brand

• Laundry benefit

• Employee activities and celebrations throughout the year

About the Role

Duties

Supporting Property Operations and Guest Relations Needs

• Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support property operations and goals and to expedite the resolution of any problems that may arise through the general operation of the property.

• Communicates any variations to the established norms to the appropriate department in a timely manner.

• Sends copy of MOD report to all departments on a daily basis.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Ensures compliance with all policies, standards and procedures.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Supporting Profitability Goals

• Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

• Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

Managing the Guest Experience

• Intervenes in any guest/associate situation as needed to ensure the integrity of the property is maintained, guest satisfaction is achieved, and associate well-being is preserved.

• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.

• Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.

• Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Ensures associates understand customer service expectations and parameters.

• Interacts with customers on a regular basis throughout the property to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

• Records guest issues in the guest response tracking system.

Assisting Human Resources Activities

• Participates as needed in the investigation of associate and guest accidents.

• Observes service behaviors of associates and providing feedback to individuals.

• Conducts regular inspection tours of the entire facility for appearance, safety, staffing, security, and maintenance.

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

• Ensures associates are cross trained to support successfully daily operations.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPS) and support the Peer Review Process.

• Understands and, if necessary, implements all emergency plans including accident, death, elevator, thefts, vicious crimes, bombs, fire, etc.

Skills & Experience

• Responsible Service of Alcohol from Nationally Accredited Training provider (RSA)

• I’m Alert Food Safety Certification (from City of Perth)

• Experience working in customer service role preferable

• Passion for customer service

• Unrestricted working rights for Australia

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to go through our selection process.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.