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Marriott Director of Quality in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Number 24143100

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Communicates the concept of Total Quality Management, through advising, coaching, training, and facilitating. Works with direct reports, General Managers, and other staff to develop and implement quality assurance strategies. Verifies that quality processes meet company’s mission and brand standards, target customer needs, promote employee satisfaction, and focus on continuous improvement at the property level.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 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; 2 years’ 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.

• Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.

• Directs property quality efforts to address critical customer requirements.

• Facilitates process improvement teams, assuring use of the systematic processes, and improvement is achievable and measurable.

Leading Quality Assurance Team

• Trains team members and managers on problem solving, process improvement and strategic planning techniques

• Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.

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

• Coaches managers on adopting the Total Quality Management leadership style.

• Educates new employees on the foundations of the quality processes, how to use quality tools and their role in continuous improvement.

• Familiarizes employees with the daily quality production reports and how to spot trends in their work areas and initiate root cause analysis.

Managing Quality Tools

• Verifies that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools.

• 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 confirms 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.

• Creates an atmosphere in all properties that meets or exceeds guest expectations. 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.

• Creates an atmosphere in all properties that meets or exceeds 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.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, 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.

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