Overview

Director of Recreation Jobs in Bahrain at Marriott International

Job summary

The director of recreation runs all aspects of the indoor and outdoor recreation, which includes beach and services, pools and services, marina and water sports, and the operations on the private island. Reports to the hotel manager, ensures the smooth running of the entire sports and recreation department. He/she will take full responsibility for ensuring that the highest standards are met. This will include training the recreation team, weekly KRAs with key team members, departmental meetings, and daily hotel meetings.

The director of recreation is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the area, which is to be directly reported to and followed up with engineering and outside contractors when needed. The director of recreation will implement new company strategies and will advise on enhancements and CAPEX. He/she will organize events for members including themed parties, sporting events such as tennis tournaments, squash tournaments, swimming races, and biathlons. The director of recreation is also responsible for overlooking all activities under the Ritz Kids program.

Candidate profile

Experience
Must have a minimum of 5 years spent in recreation department and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role with The Ritz-Carlton or another hotel company.

Education
University degree required or equivalent. Hospitality industry certifications.

Core work activities

The primary responsibilities of the role include:

Guest engagement

  • Achieve guest voice and full engagement fitness.
  • Responsible for entire sports club financial and business operations including memberships.
  • Implement new beach club service initiatives to achieve our vision.
  • Analyze beach club processes (SOPs) to ensure service delivery is exceeding expectations in all areas.
  • Enhance water sports and marina services.
  • Continuously improve the facility in terms of renewing equipment, brainstorm and develop new initiatives, and diversify the choice of facilities for our guests.
  • Ensure safety and security around the resort, especially while guests are at sea.
  • Be present in the operation for personalized guest interaction, i.e., lead and participate in creating guests preferences database, anticipate needs.
  • Embrace community footprints and engage guests in these activities.
  • Quality follow-up with members, member and guest recognition.
  • Overlook all areas under The Ritz Kids program.

Enhance the overall resort experience

  • Enhance beachside experience; guests to be greeted and escorted to desired locations.
  • Add additional unique services and amenities.
  • Elevate island experiences with special focus on platinum members and hotel guests, employee presence, warm welcome, better ambience, and new services to be added throughout.
  • Enhance joggers experience.
  • Plan and organize monthly and annual events that are planned for the members.
  • Enhance incentive groups experience and team-building exercises.

Events, activities and entertainment

  • Strengthen The Ritz-Carlton mystique by participating actively in creating each event theme.
  • Maximize guests participation in all events organized.
  • Lead the team in organizing sports club events and activities.
  • Repackage cruises, fishing trips, water sports lessons, and island activities.
  • Improve merchandising within sports club.

Recreation financial performance

Exceed revenue goals and profitability by:

  • Inventory management and reducing expenses.
  • Create new revenue centers: water sports, group packages, personal training, and sports lessons.
  • Evaluate potential marina members and increase membership base including dry storage options.
  • Monthly financial reports and P&L statements, forecast accuracy, and CAPEX.
  • Strengthen corporate membership relations and opportunities.
  • Smart approach to membership to ensure our database count is increased.
  • Create loyalty program for group corporate membership accounts.
  • Membership pricing and positioning strategy.
  • Protect and maintain all property assets by taking charge of regular maintenance.

Leadership

  • Integration with health club operations.
  • Work closely with co-business leader to have an understanding of fitness center operations, swimming pools, reception, hammam, membership, tennis academy operations, swimming, and Ritz Kids.
  • Execute urgent matters without hesitation and complete daily tasks.
  • Adapt to changes and overcome difficult challenges.
  • Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
  • Consistently plan ahead for improvement to avoid obstacles; proactive in sourcing solutions.
  • Display an open-minded approach and actively want to improve as a leader.
  • Open to critique and understand its value for professional improvement.
  • Interested in learning from superiors and colleagues.
  • Spend time to understand business and relationships at the hotel.
  • Work toward setting specific achievable goals for self and team members.
  • Effectively work within a fast-paced dynamically changing business.
  • Achieve guest engagement goals.
  • Attend and participate in weekly leadership (CE) meetings.

Employee engagement (ES)

  • Take charge of the monthly departmental meeting and record minutes.
  • Conduct weekly KRAs with each leader individually, sending reports for the follow-ups.
  • Support leaders with their plans of action and their pyramids (key success factors) for achieving results.
  • Respond openly to each request coming from the team members by practicing the open door policy.
  • Initiate diverse fun-filled activities for the leaders and all L & G to enjoy time out of work environment.
  • Achieve turnover goal (18% and below).
  • Create a positive work environment where internal and external team members feel their opinions and feelings are valued.
  • Maintain a positive composed attitude and behavior when dealing with internal and external guests in meetings, presentations, or other professional functions.
  • Build great relationships with team members.
  • Use past experiences and new leadership tools to improve daily work processes.
  • Support team members by presenting clear job breakdowns and job descriptions.
  • Achieve minimum of 3 hours training for each employee per week.
  • Energize effective and energizing line-ups on a daily basis.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton ladies and gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful, and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guide us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz-Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality.

As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our employee promise, credo, and our service values. Our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, 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.

Title: Director of Recreation

Company: Marriott International

Location: Bahrain

 

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