Job Description
This is a superb opportunity to join the hotel team of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Hotel Operational Excellence Department as Quality & Development Manager. Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is a Leading Hotel of the World and it is imperative that the candidate has the ability to deliver a high level of service in a confident and professional manner. What do we have to offer you: Competitive Salary Career Progression Refer a Friend program - €500 bonus for a referral of your friend or acquaintance for a vacancy in The Marker or another hotel of NH Hotel Group Excellent Room Employee Rates in over 350 Minor properties worldwide Unlimited access to our eLearning platform Increased holiday entitlement for long service employees Meals whilst on duty in our employee restaurant Employee Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support Complimentary provision and laundry of uniforms Job Purpose: The Quality & Development Manager assists hotel management in achieving its quality, brand, and operational excellence goals. This includes reviewing, analyzing, implementing, and improving customer service metrics, as well as ensuring that all colleagues are trained to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives focused on business revenues, guest and associate satisfaction, and operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance / Operational Excellence Support the delivery of the hotels Operational Excellence. Drive the OE house (medium/long term focus) Measure and report on compliance with brand standards, guest satisfaction improvement with actionable insight. Champion initiatives to drive improvement in hotel key performance indicators impacting Guest Experiences Ensure all team members have a working knowledge of OE and its impact. Support department heads/property to drive Quality results (LQA, ReviewPro, Guest feedback) Review various property metrics to include business results and guest satisfaction to identify areas where learning is needed. Analyze guest data to identify trends and gaps in guest experience delivery. Drive the growth of the OE Network and support the development of on-property OE Champions Champion best practice sharing between all Anantara hotels. Conduct biweekly OE meetings with HODs and GM. Actively report Quality data in all morning briefings Take initiative to ensure OE is part of the daily conversation in every department. Share OE metrics updates on a weekly basis with all HODs. Learning Strategy and Planning(applicable to Quality, Brand and Operational Service-related contents): Identify the training needs and approve with HRM and GM. Work with HRM and GM to create a detailed annual training plan and budget. Work with department heads to produce an annual training plan by department. Drive brand values, philosophy, and standards in all learning activities. Learning Management(applicable to Quality, Brand and Operational Service-related contents): Prepare monthly Learning/Training Calendar based on the Hotel Learning Plan Ensure that the monthly Learning/Training Calendar is posted and published to all Team Members in BOH areas. Monitor that Departmental Training Plans are completed and communicated to the team by departmental leaders. Coordinate and track all training being carried out in the hotel on an ongoing basis. Deliver certain hotel-wide training courses for all employees. Support Hotel leaders in planning and executing their own and their Teams development by providing advice and guidance on completing individual development plans. Work effectively with department heads to ensure team member training and development. Develop property specific learning initiatives in a variety of methods (e.g. facilitated training, online, blended, etc.) to address learning needs at the property. Administer the Learning platform for the property and provide on-site support and guidance to Team Members and Leaders to access and effectively use learning resources. Conduct learning self-audits and implement action plans to meet audit gaps. Align current property learning activities to effectively impact key business indicators. Build Learning Culture(applicable to Quality, Brand and Operational Service-related contents): Train and support departmental trainers, and coordinate training delivered by department trainees. Lead the Orientation process for all new employees. Drive and implement learning initiatives and programs. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of hotel operations and quality standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify areas for improvement. Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to develop and implement training programs. Knowledge of learning and development best practices Ability to work effectively with department heads and other stakeholders. Strong leadership and team management skills Ability to drive change and continuous improvement. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements Budget management skills Detail-oriented strict attention to detail and accuracy. Strong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office software Strong writing and communication skills Knowledge of statistical process control and quality tools Knowledge of Project Management principles Ability to work effectively at department head level to ensure staff are released for training attendance. Ability to coach people and take responsibility for developing their performance, giving feedback and guidance. Passion about improving customer service, focus on achieving results. Personal Characteristics: Results-oriented individual with a high-energy work ethic who enjoys new challenges and opportunities for personal development. Effective team player as well as task group member Strong interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable personality to work within a dynamic, high performing group and manage moving project priorities and deadlines. Education & Experience: Graduate Degree Six sigma certified, green belt or black belt. (TBC) Minimum two years experience in Hotel Operational Excellence, learning and training or within the service industry sector. Skills: Quality communication skills. Interpersonal Skills Data Analysis Leadership/Management Skills Budget Management Project Management Benefits: Meal Allowance / Canteen Uniforms / Dry Cleaning eLearning Career Progression Employee Room Rate Employee Rewards