Quality Manager

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Job Description For Quality Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Quality MANAGER

This position is responsible for implementing quality assurance processes that meet the company's mission and brand standards, target customer needs, ensure internal and external audit compliance, promote employee satisfaction, and focus on continuous improvement at the property level. Responsibilities also include assisting employees in understanding the basic concept of Total Quality Management through training and development on problem solving, root cause analysis, strategic planning, tracking and measurement tools, and basic data and statistical analysis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience working in luxury hospitality in a supervisory or management position
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, or related major
• Proven ability to focus, meet deadlines and get things done on own and through others, as in managing the work execution
• Some experience with hotel operations platforms such as those that manage guest reservations and profiles is desirable
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office products - especially Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization on a level appropriate for each audience
• Ability to translate data driven findings into actionable improvement steps that the organization can implement
• Ability to resolve guest concerns and speak in front of groups.
• Assist with the management of Learning Coaches
• Coach managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style
• Ability to track, measure, and analyze trends, prepare reports, correlation analysis
• Ability to handle conflict constructively while keeping goals in mind
• Research and source innovative tools and resources to facilitate goal achievement (the idea here is to find new innovative ideas outside of our industry that we can apply to our benefit)
• Ability to get work done through others
• Enlist support from other managers and drive team culture

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major 3 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

OR
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Quality Assurance Goals
• Coaches managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style.
• Conducts monthly audit to ensure 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.
• Assists with regional and/or company-wide implementation of company best practices.
• Facilitates process improvement teams, assuring use of the systematic processes, and improvement is achievable and measurable.

Managing Quality Tools
• Ensures that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools by providing training in quality sciences.
• Uses data collection methods to compile, display, track, and analyze defect trends.
• Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand's target customer.
• Analyzes issues and identifies trends.

Managing the Guest Experience
• Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
• Models service behaviors that meet or exceed guest expectations.

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.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, 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.