Saudi Arabia Job Openings

Marriott International, Inc

Director of Guest Experience

Riyadh

August 28, 2024

Job Number 24151390
Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations
Location The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Al Hada Area, Mekkah Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY


Develops and manages resort activity programs (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.). Manages pools, health club and kid’s club, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness. Makes management decisions and provides departmental guidance for all Resort operations related activities. Provides and models service behavior to guests and employees. Reinforces appropriate culture to provide service to guests. Conducts administrative activities to ensure employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner for Recreation, Kid’s Club, and Poolside Restaurant, , and other appropriate Resort Operations related teams.


CANDIDATE PROFILE


Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the recreation/health club operations or related professional area.
OR
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Health Education, Physical Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.


CORE WORK ACTIVITIES


Developing and managing resort activity programs (e.g., coordinates activities, purchases equipment and supplies etc.).
  • Develops and coordinates all Resort Events such as guest barbeques, wine tasting, farmer markets, Easter egg hunts, bowling tournaments – to include both kids and adult activities.
  • Finds and serves as liaison with vendors to support events.
  • Develops and manages all group activities (e.g., cowboy poetry, Wii bowling tournaments, and team building events).
  • Attends to and prioritizes the needs of events happening at the Resort (which may involve simultaneous activities).


Managing pools, health club and kid’s club, including overall maintenance, daily upkeep and cleanliness.
  • Conducts inspections and ensuring that the property is getting fixed and maintained. Coordinating the fixes with vendor or own housekeeping/engineering to get fixed.
  • Ensures inspection logs are kept up to date.
  • Builds and manages relationship with appropriate vendors responsible for providing any service to a Resort Operations function.


Making management decisions and providing departmental guidance for all Resort operations related activities.
  • 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.
  • Understands employee satisfaction and guest satisfaction results and develops game plans to attack need areas and expand on the strengths.
  • Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives balancing costs with employee/guests satisfaction and quality.
  • Ensures effective departmental communication and information systems through logs, department meetings and property meetings.
  • Ensures that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.


Modeling customer service behavior to guests and employees.
  • Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
  • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
  • Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Responds timely to customer service department request.
  • Motivates and encourages staff to solve guest and employee related concerns.
  • Assists employees in understanding guests’ ever-changing needs and expectations, and exceeds them.


Reinforcing appropriate culture to provide service to guests.
  • Ensures that all employees, team leaders (if applicable) and manager(s) understand the brand service culture.
  • Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.


Conducting administrative activities to ensure employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner for Recreation, Kid’s Club, and Poolside Restaurant, , and other appropriate Resort Operations related teams.
  • Organizes and conducts weekly meetings with Resort Operations managers and staff.
  • Coordinates, or provides support for coordinating, all training activities for employees in all departments.
  • Conducts performance reviews in a timely fashion.
  • Rewards team as behaviors are demonstrated.
  • Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
  • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with employee concerns.
  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.
  • Ensures that staffing levels are appropriate to exceed guest expectations and all team members meet or exceed hospitality requirements.
  • Ensure that the team has the capabilities to meet expectations.
  • Interviews and assist in making hiring decisions.
  • Meets semiannually with staff on a one-to-one basis with managers/supervisor.
  • Ensures barriers to achieving goals are being discussed and resolved by the team.
  • Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.
  • Ensures administrative activities such as review of information for payroll are completed in a timely manner.


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.
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