Task Force Operations Manager

Task Force Operations Manager

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is based in Provo, Utah and is a nationally recognized, award-winning operator of premium-brand, select service, and extended-stay hotels, and one of a few third-party operators approved by Marriott and Hilton.

Job Summary

The Task Force Operations Manager travels to various hotel locations, as assigned, to provide support for designated departments such as Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Engineering.

Essential Job Functions

• Travels to assigned hotels to temporarily manage and oversee the assigned department.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of a designated department and leads the team to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Ensures smooth operation of daily department activities, adhering to organizational standards and brand expectations.
• Collaborates with hotel leadership to resolve operational challenges and provides recommendations for long-term improvements.
• Maintains consistent communication with hotel leadership to report on departmental progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
• Leads and manages department-specific projects and initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Trains and motivates Team Members, ensuring high levels of team performance and morale.
• Conducts department Team Member performance appraisals where applicable.
• Participates in departmental expense and labor budgeting preparation.
• Schedules Team Members within budget guidelines to ensure adequate staff levels to maintain service expectations.
• Develops department attitude of attentiveness and anticipation of guest needs.
• Ensures guest special requests are fulfilled promptly and Team Members take ownership of issues.
• Ensures department Team Members accurately complete their daily/weekly tasks as assigned. Covers shifts in assigned department, as needed.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards; wears the appropriate uniform or attire.
• Maintains open and effective communication with team members and management.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Adheres to established safety and emergency procedures and protocols, this includes Company, federal, and state specific regulations and guidelines.
• Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent in a related field.

Experience

• A minimum three (3) years of experience in the hotel management field is required.
• A minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in the hotel management field required.
• Hilton or Marriott brand experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates the department's activities, with a focus on supervisory and organizational goals. While a portion of the time may involve performing tasks similar to those of direct reports, the primary responsibilities are related to management and coordination. Analyzes and resolves issues, establishes work methods, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains productivity. Uses judgment within established procedures and policies to make appropriate decisions and take necessary actions.

Specific supervisory duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes objectives and goals for the team.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews work; evaluates direct report's performance.
• Recruits and interviews.
• Orientates and trains.
• Investigates and resolves concerns and complaints.
• Approves time records and time off requests.

Licenses & Certifications

• This position does not require licenses or certifications.

Skills & Abilities

This position requires the capability to understand and follow both oral and written directions, as well as, knowledge and usage of correct business English and office practices. Must be able to communicate effectively with others, analyze and resolve problems, maintain effective working relationships, and interact successfully with internal and external customers.

• Computer proficiency in Google platforms, Gmail, Google Sheets, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.
• Recognizes an emergency situation and takes appropriate action.
• Able to establish and maintain a cooperative working relation.
• Ability to interpret and create spreadsheets.
• Able to use sound judgment; work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in public speaking.
• Performs well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Cash handling skills (the ability to count currency, make and count back change).
• Ability to adjust effectively to evolving work environments and shifting customer (internal/external) requirements.
• Able to maintain a positive and professional working environment.
• Fosters a culture of excellence.
• Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support diversity and inclusion within the organization.

Travel Requirements

• 100% travel required.

Physical Demands

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Specifically, for long distances or moving from one work site to another often.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Specifically, if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Hands to Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Vision: Clear vision at 20 inches or less. Required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading or visual inspections.
• Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. Required to perform an activity where the seeing job is arm's reach or beyond.
• Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Depth Perception: Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (three-dimensional).
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a minor amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

• None: No exposure to adverse environmental conditions (typical office/administrative setting).
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