Job Number 23071070
Job Category Property Leadership
Location Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai, Oud Metha Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

About the Brand

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International\xe2\x80\x99s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

About the Hotel

Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai offers a 5-star hotel experience in the heart of downtown. Close to iconic attractions like Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and an array of businesses, this family friendly hotel is ideally located for both business travelers and those vacationing in the UAE. Unwind in the modern, thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, each with complimentary Wi-Fi, luxury linens and deluxe amenities. Savor international cuisine at the dining destinations. Indulge in well-deserved pampering at the spa or relax in the outdoor pool. Visit the hotel\'s gym to maintain your fitness routine. If a business meeting, event or wedding brings you to the conference hotel, you\'ll be delighted with the extensive venues, custom catering and expert planning services. Whether staying with here for work or play, explore the city using the complimentary shuttle services to the Dubai Mall, Festival City Mall, La Mer Beach and Al Jaddaf Metro station.

About the Position

Chosen candidate will be the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to both Marriott brand and property ownership. The successful candidate will be also responsible for implementation of Marriott brand service strategy and brand initiatives with the objective of exceeding guest expectations and increasing profit and market share.

Being very comfortable participating in high profile local and international events and demonstrating effective communication, networking and PR skills as well as building strong owner relations will be required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Operations and Department Teams

• Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process.

• Identifies leadership management on the property.

• Inspires and motivates team to achieve operational excellence.

• Creates a synergistic leadership team and business environment that consistently delivers positive results and continuously strives to improve these results.

Managing and Sustain Sales and Marketing Strategy

• Develops deployment strategies to market property in order to continue to grow market share.

• Supports the sales strategy by encouraging leadership team to develop effective revenue management strategies.

• Ensures focus is on proactive selling as well as reactive selling.

• Reviews the STAR report, competitive shopping reports and using other resources to maintain an awareness of the property\xe2\x80\x99s market position.

Managing Responsibilities with Property Stakeholders

• Assists with building and maintaining the owner relationship as a business partnership while maintaining the General Manager\xe2\x80\x99s position as the point person for the owner.

• Manages an effective balance between the owner\'s interests and the company\xe2\x80\x99s interests.

• Understands the owners\' perspective and ROI expectations.

Managing Profitability

• Identifies key drivers of business success and keeping the team focused on the critical few to achieve results.

• Reviews sales goals and strategies to ensure alignment with the brand business strategy and proper pricing and positioning of the properties in the market.

• Champions change in order to insure property is profitable.

Maintaining Revenue Management Goals

• Supports the property General Manager(s) in executing the sales and revenue management activities to maximize performance.

• Ensures above property sales and revenue engines are leveraged to drive RevPAR improvement year over year.

• Oversees the alignment of revenue strategies amongst the area properties.

• Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the brand business strategy.

Managing Property Operations

• Holds staff accountable for successful performance.

• Utilizes an \xe2\x80\x9copen door\xe2\x80\x9d policy.

• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding property goals to produce desired results.

• Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

• Hires executive committee team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Creates appropriate development plans based on individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.

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.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International\xe2\x80\x99s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International\'s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you\xe2\x80\x99re happy, our guests will be happy. It\xe2\x80\x99s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That\xe2\x80\x99s The JW Treatment\xe2\x84\xa2.

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