Dean of Graduate Programs jobs in Madison, WI

• Monitors daily status of rooms, rates, discount rates and packages
• Maintains current list of available rooms for walk situations
• Coordinates blocking of rooms for groups
• Acts as the “Service Champion” for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations

• Communicates hotel's unique design elements for effective storytelling
• Reviews and understands budgeted staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
• Reviews guest satisfaction results and property audits to identify areas of improvement
• Drives Front Desk Upsell Program in order to assist in maximizing hotel revenue
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify an address employee opportunity areas
• Ensures staff communicates effectively with other hotel departments
• Maintains productive relationship with Valet Parking provider
• Regularly reviews department budget to meet budgeted wages and general expenses
• Ensures prompt and courteous service to guests
• Pre-registers guests according to standards
• Completes and monitors employee schedules
• Monitors and ensures VIP arrivals are executed to highest standard
• Keeps track of rooms to ensure accurate status and readiness for check-in
• Hires, trains and develops direct employees
• Interacts positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
• Acts as Manager on Duty as required
• Works nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years in similar leadership role.

• High School Diploma/GED, post-high school education preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Excellent time management skills

• Graduate Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.