Job Number 24131357Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality AssuranceLocation The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, Carretera Palma-Andratx 19, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYImplements quality assurance processes and verifies training and development activities are strategically linked to the company's mission, vision, brand standards, and targets customer needs. Verifies employee satisfaction and focuses on continuous improvement at the property level. This position champions the Quality function and builds support for change.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.OR4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.Essential ExperienceExperience and/or knowledge of hotel business.Ability to understand quality management practices and teaches to others.Ability to understand data collection methods.Knowledge of budget preparation and the control of costs.Working knowledge of statistical measurement tools.Effective presentation skills.Detail orientation and analytical.Experience in FORBES.Desirable ExperienceOperations background - depending on hotel facilities, a rooms or f&b background may be preferred.Previous training in guest relations.Previous experience using database, word processing, spreadsheet, graphic and statistical computer applications.Experience/trained in Six Sigma or TQM.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESManaging Quality Assurance GoalsAttends daily executive committee meetings to give real time updates on hotel performance, address guest incidences and attends monthly department meetings to enhance quality training.Presents and shares weekly analysis on defect trends, guest feedback and provides recommendations on focus areas.Coordinates a weekly quality meeting focusing on guestVoice, top incidents, and business standard audits.Records, tracks, and communicates the progress of quality related activities in the hotel to executive committee members, managers, associates, and the corporate office.Facilitates problem solving meetings to verify the systematic process is adhered to and quality tools are used, with the intent to achieve resolution.Facilitates process improvement teams, verifying use of the systematic processes, and improvement is achievable and measurable.Immerses in operations to better understand issues/defects faced on the ground.Drives several initiatives for business standard audits and guestvoice.Conducts monthly audit to verify compliance with company and brand standards.Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.Directs property quality efforts to address critical customer requirements.Completes other reasonable duties as requested by leadership.Executing Quality Training ProgramsPartners with Learning & Development (L&D) to train executive committee members and managers on problem solving, process improvement, and strategic planning techniques.Develops specific training designed to improve service performance.Drives brand values and philosophy in all training and development activities.Partners with L&D team to verify transfer of learning in the hotel/classroom takes place.Identifies performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance.Partners with HR on hotel recognition program for associates to recognize associates for involvement in the quality process.Managing Quality ToolsVerifies that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools.Verifies the tools for continuous improvements are in place and being utilized.Uses data collection methods to identify, compile, display, track, and analyze defect trends.Managing the Guest ExperienceReviews guest feedback with leadership team and verifies appropriate corrective action is taken.Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels, and overall satisfaction.Supports operational leaders in the response and handling of guest feedback, problems, and complaints on various platforms (social media, TripAdvisor, etc.).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.Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, 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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