Why us?

The Bidwell Hotel is seeking a Director of Operations to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion!

Work Where You Belong! The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions including Powell's Bookstore, Multnomah Falls, and Pearl District. Foodies can tour the 100s of restaurants and bars right around the corner along with parks and outdoor spaces. Try our hip High Horse restaurant and bar featuring views of Portland’s Theater district and an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks or unwind at our spacious M Club lounge. Each spacious room offers a stunning view of the city, mountains or beautiful West Hills and features state-of-the-art amenities including a 65-inch HDTV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Hotel amenities include refillable water stations on every floor, a fitness center with Peloton bikes and TRX equipment

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Plan and manage two major functions of the hotel (e.g. the food & beverage and room operations) to achieve customer (guest, employee, corporate and owner) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Position is responsible for short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of two major functions in the hotel. Develops and recommends the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Human Resources in the group in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.

• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the group's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/ exceed management expectations.

• Implement company programs (company/franchise), develop local programs and procedures and manage the operations of the group, ensuring compliance with SOPs, safety regulations and all other federal, state and local laws and regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and customer satisfaction.

• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.

• Implement emergency organization procedures and training through the management of the Security staff to ensure appropriate protection for the hotel quests, staff and company asset.

• Execute and promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the front and back of the house to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.

• Assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience

Experience

Five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or other organizations

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.

• Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.

• Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.

• Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.

• Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.

• Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.

• Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures. Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.

Physical Demands

The 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.

• Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.

• Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.

• Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.

• Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

ID: 2023-17020

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Bidwell Hotel

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Operations Management

Address : 520 SW Broadway

City : Portland

State : Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability