Head of Hospitality
5 days ago
Westbury
Job Description DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Resident Experience & Service Excellence • Lead the move-in and first 30-day programs, including personal welcome receptions, post-move tours, introductions to residents, and structured check-ins at 10-day, 30-day, 60-day, and biannual intervals., • Manage communications with residents and families throughout the resident lifecycle (pre-admission, admission, maintenance, crisis, discharge), coordinating with ED and Case Manager to review service delivery failures., • Develop, implement, and enforce signature service standards covering greeting procedures, response times (24-hour non-urgent, 2-hour priority), complaint escalation, and resolution processes., • Establish service recovery protocols to ensure 95%+ resident satisfaction scores in non-care areas (Dining, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Programming)., • Collaborate with Culinary and Lifestyle teams to coordinate private family celebrations, holiday events, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations., • Oversee seasonal décor updates and ensure alignment with brand standards in collaboration with Lifestyle Director., • Recruit, onboard, manage, and provide ongoing coaching to concierge team members (FT and PT)., • Provide guidance, but not direct oversight, to Dining Room and Housekeeping teams regarding service standards., • Develop monthly training programs covering senior-specific communication, hospitality practices, and sales-focused customer interactions., • Conduct quarterly performance reviews, implement recognition programs, and track hospitality service metrics using SOE standards in Power BI., • Oversee concierge operations, ensuring professional appearance, responsiveness, and hospitality-driven service., • Coordinate lifestyle activities, transportation, and entertainment bookings to enhance the resident experience., • Support alternative revenue initiatives, including guest dining, private event hosting, and premium service offerings., • Conduct daily walkthroughs of common areas, dining spaces, and high-traffic zones to identify and address issues immediately., • Participate in resident councils, suggestion programs, and satisfaction surveys, implementing action plans based on feedback., • Support sales team during prospective resident tours, highlighting hospitality standards and resident testimonials.