ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ROOMS

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City | Stay in one of the fastest-growing urban hubs in the country—surrounded by the beauty of the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, conveniently connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center, offers 700 modern rooms and suites, an array of dining options, and a rooftop terrace with heated outdoor pool and cabanas. Immerse yourself in Utah’s natural beauty just outside our front door, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, verdant hiking and biking trails, and world-class ski resorts.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is looking for an Assistant Director of Rooms to join the pre-opening team at Salt Lake City’s newest 700 room convention hotel.

The Assistant Director of Rooms will assist with oversight of the Rooms Division at the hotel under the direction of the Director of Rooms including Housekeeping, Front Office, and Guest Services. Duties will include training and coaching of direct reports, executing necessary decisions to drive Hyatt’s purpose and achieve Hyatt’s goal of becoming the most preferred hospitality brand in our local market. This individual will have the ability to ensure the hotel’s operations meet brand standards while building colleague engagement, understanding guests’ needs and maximizing hotel revenue.

The Assistant Director of Rooms will report directly to the Director of Rooms on all day-to-day operational matters. The Assistant Director of Rooms will be responsible for managing the efficient and smooth running of specific areas within the Rooms division while ensuring all Hyatt Hotels Corporation initiatives, materials and policies are introduced, implemented and maintained.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it is career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

• The ideal candidate will preferably have 4 years of progressive hotel leadership experience within Rooms Division
• Solid rooms operational details
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven record of accomplishment in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to achieve financial, engagement and service goals.
• Experience with purchasing and inventories, comprehensive administrative skills, knowledge of inventory and controls.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Familiar with guest survey tracking and trends
• Previous experience with Hotel and Management Systems; Opera, Reserve, HotSOS, Kronos, etc. desired