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Rate of Pay: $ 130,000 - $170,000 per annum What Is In It For You - Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Job Description What you will be doing: Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Operational Oversight
- Oversee and direct all operational departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Culinary.
- Monitor daily operations and address issues to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Ensure departmental compliance with brand and service standards.
- Ensure every touchpoint of the guest journey reflects personalized, anticipatory, and intuitive service.
- Works closely with department heads to drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Recruit, train, mentor, and manage department heads and supervisory staff.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
- Lead performance management and succession planning initiatives.
- Financial & Strategic Management
- Assist the General Manager in developing and executing annual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans.
- Monitor financial performance, control costs, and drive revenue-generating initiatives.
- Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement.
- Guest Experience
- Champion a guest-first culture across the hotel.
- Respond to guest feedback and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure the delivery of personalized and memorable guest experiences.
- Quality Assurance & Safety
- Enforce hotel policies and procedures to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and service.
- Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee risk management and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Act as a liaison between the General Manager and department heads.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and revenue teams to align operational goals with business strategy and brand positioning.
- Represent the hotel in the absence of the General Manager.
Qualifications Your experience and skills include: - At least 5+ years of hotel operations experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple departments
- A Bachelors degree in business, hospitality, finance or a related field is required
- Previous senior leadership role with Food & Beverage experience in hotels or similar settings required
- Strong working knowledge of Property Manager (Opera Cloud)
- Detail orientated with strong analytical skills
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels or organization
- Knowledge of financial concepts and market trends
- Proven ability to lead by example, build effective teams, and achieve results
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key business relationship with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues clearly, and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to details in a fast paced environment.
Physical Aspects Of Position Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Additional Information
Additional Information Your team and working environment:
- Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
- Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities
Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.
Seniority level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Hospitality
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