Associate Manager - JW Marriott DC

Associate ManagerThe Associate Manager is responsible for ensuring high levels of client, customer and associate satisfaction at a designated Towne Park location. Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of guest/patient services; hiring, training, evaluating and discharging associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; financial management and reporting; addressing customer complaints; and managing a minimum of two associates.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.Descriptive Statement(s) - % of TimeEnsures that the guest service experience is delivered exceptionally and consistently on all shifts. Sets a positive example for guest relations and empowers associates to provide excellent customer service. May perform guest/patient service duties including valet parking, bell services, and door services, as needed to achieve quality and service levels based on the working conditions and physical demands section of this job description. - 15%Efficiently allocates labor resources to support service delivery and reduces staffing levels if business conditions dictate. Understands the client's service standards and effectively integrates Towne Park's standards to complement them to meet business demands and productivity goals. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees. - 20%Is actively engaged in the recruitment and hiring processes to ensure the best people are selected for the location. Responds proactively to associate feedback and suggestions, including satisfaction surveys and exit interviews. - 15%Assists Account Manager in establishing guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Sees that new associates get off to the right start through proper orientation and on-the-job training. Recognizes great performance and provides opportunities for top performers to learn and grow. Recognizes where the team and individual performers need to improve and properly trains and coaches. Conducts regular performance appraisals, and provides feedback and coaching for all direct reports to include disciplinary and discharging when necessary. - 20%Develops cohesive working relationships with the clients' staff members. Maintains regular meeting rhythms and communication channels with the client and follows through on commitments. Knows when to be present at the site and maintains a high level of visibility. Understands what objectives are important to the client and ensures the entire team is focused on exceeding expectations. - 15%Understands and drives business metrics for forecasting, productivity, claims, customer service, and turnover. Ensures all associates accurately identify and collect revenue for all vehicles. Ensures that shift reports, cash drops and other revenue reports are completed with detail and accuracy. Supervises the reconciliation of revenue and tickets at the end of every shift. Ensures that controls are in place for scheduling, overtime, tip reporting, and timekeeping. - 15%The total amount of time for all functions of the job - 100%QualificationsEducation:Associate's degree or equivalent degree preferredRequired Licensure, Certification, etc.:Valid driver's license and clean driving recordWork Experience:A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in hospitalityKnowledge:Knowledge of Towne Park's and site-specific preventative safety and security proceduresKnowledge of Towne Park's safe driving policies and proceduresKnowledge of potential hot spot and accident reporting policies and procedures as set forth by Towne ParkKnowledge of Towne Park's equipment training, policies and procedures for use in a safe and efficient mannerKnowledge of Towne Park's claim check, ticketing and key box training, policies and proceduresKnowledge of Towne Park's principles and processes for providing exemplary customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Knowledge of customer confidentiality policies and procedures as set forth by Towne Park and/or HIPPAKnowledge of business writing, basic accounting and business metricsKnowledge of the client's facility, including outlets, meeting rooms, amenities, main attractions in the area, parking rates, and other pertinent information.Skills:Must be able to drive manual transmissionComputer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and various technology and point-of-sale applicationsMust be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and associates.Written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organizationAbility to represent the company effectively in a variety of settings with a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse culturesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communicationsAbility to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mailsAbility to maintain accuracy and composure while under pressure to effectively handle guest/patient complaints and difficult situations.A proven track record of being courteous, having a sense of urgency, and maintaining a high level of safetyScopeAuthority to Act:Performs duties independently with minimal supervision. Make day-to-day decisions that impacts the operational and financial of the site(s); decisions may deviate from prescribed operating guidelines, policies and procedures. Mistakes/errors may result in work stoppage, loss of business, poor customer relations and/or damage to product, all of which can have negative financial implications for the organization.Includes the hiring of new or replacement associates, and discharging of associates not performing their job tasks properly and disciplining associates when necessary.Budget Responsibility:The employee has control over resources available only.Working Conditions & Physical DemandsThe working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and may be required to run; walk; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Lifting RequirementsExerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Working EnvironmentThe majority of work will be performed in climate-controlled environment, but may be exposed to inclement weather and varying degrees of temperatures on occasion.TravelTravel of up to 10% may be required.Acknowledgement and AcceptanceI understand that every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that I will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment of the position. I accept that at any time there may be modifications or changes to the above job description.