Since 1947, The Colony Palm Beach has been the center of Palm Beach social life hosting-- U.S. Presidents, European Royalty and welcoming travelers from around the world. Be part of a historic, luxury boutique hotel exhibiting polished charm and ambiance only steps away from world-famous shopping and dining on Worth Avenue and the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Colony Palm Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.
: Responsible for all aspects of the Loss Prevention Department functions related to operations, quality and service standards. Ensure a safe environment for the hotel staff and guests and protect the assets of the hotel. Supervise and train Security/Loss Prevention personnel and manage The Colony Palm Beach Safety Program. This position also handles hotel operational needs including but not limited to inventory/storage management, facilities management, and assisting with day to day hotel operations as needed.
MUST HAVE PREVIOUS HOTEL EXPERIENCE!!!!!
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
- Responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of the Loss Prevention Departments in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with anticipatory service and a safe environment throughout their stay.
- Establishing maximum standards of luxury service and interpreting these standards to associates through training and performance evaluations.
- Prepare work schedules weekly for Loss Prevention Department accordingly.
- Plan and issue daily work assignments to associates.
- Conduct pre-shift meeting to review information pertinent to business.
- Maintain complete knowledge of Loss Prevention department policies/service procedures.
- Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel features and services; local happenings and points of interests.
- Complete daily walk-throughs of all hotel areas observing staffing levels, appearance, service, operational cleanliness and maintenance, quality and consistency of operations.
- Responsible for maintaining the arrival guest areas and all public areas in comfortable and safe condition, including back of the house areas, as per company and Forbes five-star standard.
- Review and respond to daily operational demands.
- Coordinate department’s activities with other departments to facilitate increased levels of communication.
- Anticipate guests’ and associates’ needs and respond promptly.
- Monitor and handle any guest complaints by following the instant pacification procedures and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Document pertinent information in department logbook and/or guest incident action forms.
- Respond to all radio calls, voicemail, emails promptly.
- Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming shift supervisor.
- Review departmental worked hours for payroll and submit to payroll on a timely basis.
- Provide training, development, professional discipline, and positive support for Loss Prevention associates to ensure qualitative standards and growth, depth and development.
- Actively participate in the selection of all departmental positions.
- Ensure that associates comply and abide by the associates’ standards of conduct at all times.
- Establish safe working conditions through appropriate training.
- Report any disciplinary problems to Director of Human Resources as well as participate in the counseling and growth of associates.
- Ensure that the Hotel’s assets are protected at all times.
- Manage and review video surveillance.
- Coordinate with government and law enforcement agencies as necessary.
- Assist the hotel in complying with Local Fire Safety Legislation.
- Liaise with Departmental Heads to ensure hotel staff is aware of their safety & security responsibilities.
- Plan, deliver and facilitate regular staff safety awareness training.
- Be fully conversant with hotel Fire and Emergency procedures. Assist with establishing and updating emergency programs and plans.
- Responsible for management of key control within all departments.
- Manage Lost & Found program.
- Manage distributions of radios.
- Lead the Colony Palm Beach Safety Program and Safety Committee.
- Conduct interior and exterior walkthroughs, patrol hallways, villas, parking lots, stairwells, lobbies, bars and restaurants.
- Conduct efficient and effective investigations, interviews, fact-gathering. Process documents as legally required (i.e incident reports, insurance claims, government/civic/medical documentation, workers compensation,) in a timely manner to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
- Maintain and update purchase orders and requisitions on a consistent basis.
- Assist with inventories.
- Inspect supply levels, cleanliness and organization of amenities and supplies.
- Successfully complete the training/certification process for this position.
- Ensure that the appropriate level of security for all guest belongings is achieved, aiding in creating a feeling of comfort and confidence for guests.
- Assist Loss Prevention Staff whenever necessary in performing all job functions.
- Assist with special projects such as moving, management of off-site storage units and inventory, and assisting engineering, front office and F&B with operational duties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Keep up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
- Any other functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential / fundamental job duties, whether or not listed above.
Qualifications
STANDARD
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
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Essential:
- High school or equivalent.
- Four years of experience in Security and Hotel Operations in a director/management role in a luxury hotel/resort.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- Availability to work holidays, weekends and periods of high demand.
- Ability to provide legible communication.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, management, colleagues, employees, guests, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
- Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish and/or Creole.
- Excellent anticipatory guest service skills.
- Knowledge of Forbes luxury service standards.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- High degree of attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective organizational, stress management and time management skills.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Thorough knowledge of hotel services and amenities.
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of a hotel property management system.
- 2-year or 4-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business or related major.
Skills:
Essential:
- Ability to maintain hotel’s standards, policies and procedures with assigned staff.
- Ability to encourage mutual respect and cooperation among team members, maintain open and collaborative relationships with associates and other departments and ensure behavior is followed throughout the team.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work in addition to delegating work to appropriate individuals.
- Ability to direct performance of assigned staff and follow up with corrections where needed.
- Ability to motivate and provide support for entire department and maintain a positive work environment as well as encourage lateral service when possible.
- Ability to ascertain staff training needs and provide such training.
- Ability to be a clear thinker in situations of pressure or time constraint while exercising good judgment at all times.
- Ability to focus attention on details.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of guests and pertinent hotel information and convey the same sense of confidentiality to all employees.
- Ability to ensure the safety and security of all associates.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Provide an environment of positivity and growth while instilling well-being in each associate.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking and frequent pulling, pushing, and bending.
- Exposure to outdoor environment (e.g. heat, rain, wind, cold).
- Continuous movement throughout hotel.
- Able to grasp, lift and/or carry, push, pull, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
- PREVIOUS HOTEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Publié Le 5 Novembre 2024