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Loews Hotels, LLC.

Recreation Manager

Loews Hotels, LLC., Miami Beach, Florida, us, 33119

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A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

Purpose: Responsible for providing exceptionally enjoyable and safe pool experience for resort guests commensurate with the demands and expectations of a four‑star hotel. Directs the provision of pool services, including towel issuance and inventory control as well as shift pool and aquatic operations. Maintains the cleanliness and physical appearance of pool area.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Directly manages the operations and staff of all Recreation, Fitness Center, and Aquatics programs, ensuring complete compliance with hotel safety, service, and grooming standards

Oversees the operation of the swimming pool area

Oversees the pool programs such as towel issue, retail sales at the pool, and Attendant service programs (escort to chairs, cool spritz, etc.)

Interviews and recruits all Recreation employees and Recreation vendors

Reviews and submits vendor contracts to Director’s approval prior to the hiring and scheduling of an activity

Establishes, ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels guidelines, policies, and procedures

Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returns

Prepares seasonal recreation activity schedules and participates in the planning and development of holiday and special event programs

Works with meeting planners to schedule group recreational activities and prepares activity event orders

Ensures proper posting of activities and special event information

Maintains optimal staffing levels within forecasted budgetary guidelines

Prepares weekly schedule for department

Completes appropriate shift reports

Reviews/maintains daily payroll records/reports

Develops annual goals for all department managers

Evaluates individual employee performance, determining improvement and training needs and advancement requirements

Communicates information about hotel and recreation programs to all guest contact departments to facilitate greater utilization and to promote incremental revenues

Prepares Daily Calendar of Resort Activities and provides copies to Housekeeping department for nightly turndown distribution

Ensures recreation programs are executed in accordance with all hotel and safety guidelines

Inspects the general appearance and functionality of all activities/recreation spaces including sanitation, temperature, lighting, and musical elements

Prepares annual departmental budget and manages departmental costs, updating budget if operational forecasts change significantly

Oversees and ensures accuracy of all cashier functions

Manage directly and ensure compliance of Aquatics Training Program

Responsible for accurate recording and submittal of payroll information

Schedules and coordinates monthly recreation staff meetings

Attends all appropriate meetings: department, pre-convention, front office, training sessions

Maintains the clean and excellent working condition of the following areas: pool deck, fitness center, game room, and any other planned recreational activity space

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times

Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees

Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Recycles whenever possible

Remains current with hotel information and changes

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Prior Recreation/Aquatics Management/Supervisory Experience - Required

Minimum Five years recreation/aquatics management experience

Previous experience as department head overseeing recreation and aquatics programs

Excellent communication skills-oral and written

Strong leadership skills

First Aid and CPR certification

Experience in high volume pool/ recreation facility

Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Education:

Associates Degree

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