Hilton · 23 hours ago
Director of Property Operations - Waldorf Astoria New York
Hilton is a leader in the hospitality industry, and they are seeking a visionary Director of Property Operations for the Waldorf Astoria New York. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day physical operations of the hotel, ensuring operational excellence, long-term asset preservation, and an uncompromising guest experience.
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Responsibilities
Direct and oversee the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations
Conduct facility inspections
Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system Direct, oversee and maintain required documentation for energy management and conservation and preventive maintenance programs
Lead, manage and communicate information about capital projects and property rehabilitations, including, but not limited to, scheduling, budgeting and complying with contractor bidding standard
Obtain required licenses and permits to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards
Direct daily department operations including, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, inventory management and cost controls, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
Recruit, interview and train team members
Qualification
Required
Proven senior-level experience leading Property Operations within a large, luxury, or iconic hotel environment
Experience supporting newly renovated or reopened assets strongly preferred
Deep expertise in capital planning, preventative maintenance, and complex building systems
Strategic leadership style suited for high-profile, fast-paced operations
Passion for excellence, stewardship, and delivering world-class hospitality
Direct and oversee the functionality and safety of the facility, including physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations
Conduct facility inspections
Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system
Direct, oversee and maintain required documentation for energy management and conservation and preventive maintenance programs
Lead, manage and communicate information about capital projects and property rehabilitations, including scheduling, budgeting and complying with contractor bidding standard
Obtain required licenses and permits to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards
Direct daily department operations including guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, inventory management and cost controls, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
Monitor and develop team member performance to include providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
Recruit, interview and train team members
Preferred
Experience supporting newly renovated or reopened assets strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
Career growth and development
Recognition and rewards programs
Company
Hilton
Hilton is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital ManagementHNA Group
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