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Wag Hotels
Guest (Pets) Services Supervisor - Pet Hotel
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What they do
A Hotel Manager manages a hotel, ensures the comfort of guests and manages business practices for the establishment. Handles guest services or supervises front office, cleaning and maintenance staff. May set room rates. Tracks expenses and inspects facilities for cleanliness and quality.
$63,545 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Must have experience working with dogs and leadership roles Do you enjoy spending time with dogs and cats as much as humans (if not more)? Wag Hotels is the place to be if you are a pet lover looking for an entry-level position to help further your career in the animal industry! Here you will get to care for all the animals in our facility: the cuddly mastiffs, the spunky chihuahuas, playful kittens, and every pet in between. Everyone who works with us gets to enjoy the pleasure of bringing in their pets to play for free while they're working
- no more guilty looks when you leave for the day.
Responsibilities:
Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Acts as Manager on Duty when management team is not present. Supervises shift leads while Manager on Duty. Communication- includes written and oral communication. Hotel supervisors are expected to check in with the management team daily, communicate guest, employee, and client concerns as they arise, coordinate meeting agendas, and attend all departmental meetings. Hotel supervisors also need to possess the ability to effectively communicate with employees and clients. On-Boarding
- Understands the process of on-boarding a new team member. Completes on-boarding paperwork in a timely manner and ensures new team members starting are given personable, welcoming on-boarding experience. New Hire Training
- including hands-on training of new hires, managing & updating training check lists, and managing training of the department. This also includes making recommendations to the management team about employees who may be good candidates for cross training, be better suited in a different department, or show signs that they may not be a good fit for the position. Hotel Cleanliness
- including daily and weekly facility walk-throughs, upkeep of the tour route, ensuring guest rooms are clean, dishes & laundry completed in a timely manner, and storage areas are kept clean and organized. Also includes misc. projects as assigned. Deep Clean Management
- includes scheduling deep cleans, ensuring deep clean is being properly completed, and managing completion in a timely manner. Guest Behavior & Health
- Ability to recognize and anticipate guest health and behavior concerns. This includes evaluating guest health and behavior, making decisions regarding needs for grooming/bathing, room and amenity changes, specialized care, and vet care. Also includes communicating those needs to the client as well as the team and making proper notation in the animal software system. Documentation & Policy
- Ensures room cards are properly used, medication cards are signed off on, reporting is printed accordingly, playgroup notes are thorough, and the currently in house is completed daily. Understands and follows operational procedures outlined by the company. Employee & Guest Care
- Has the ability to react quickly and effectively when guests or employees are at risk of injury. Follows guidelines for employee safety and care. Completes the illness tracker for guests that are staying or have stayed at the hotel. Calls the client to inquire about guest's health and shows genuine concern for their well
- being. Alerts General Manager when several communicable illnesses are trending in the tracker, and engages a plan to deep clean hotel. Employee Issues
- Ability to identify employee issues such as poor work quality, dress code violations, cell phone violations, minor attendance issues, and other policy violations. Also includes taking steps to rectify the issue and document those situations via email to the management team. Client Concerns
- Ability to resolve client concerns by showing genuine concern and empathy to the client. Also includes communicating these concerns to the management team through proper format of client concern emails and notation in the animal software system. Emergency Protocol
- Ability to operate both in the front and back of house in an emergency or downtime situation. Facility Maintenance
- includes knowledge of maintenance google doc, knowledge of vendor list, Zamboni maintenance, and ability to communicate needs for maintenance and repairs to management team. Inventory & Ordering
- includes taking weekly inventory and placing supply orders when needed.
- provides clear direction on decision for approved or nonapproved guests to stay at the hotel.
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of 1 year Dog Boarding experience. Must have flexible availability. Previous experience as a shift lead or other leadership position a plus Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to follow procedures effectively. Engage and inspire team members to do more than they knew they couldPhysical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to Reach and bend while standing for a long period of time. Ability to be around dogs and cats for an extended period of time. We will never ask for personal information and a manager/HR will reach out directly for an interview.'Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.55- $25.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Days:
Holidays Weekends as needed Application Question(s):- Do you have at least 3 years of experience in managing dog boarding or daycare? (Yes/No)
- Have you managed a team of 16+ o If yes, describe your experience managing teams and ensuring pet safety in a similar environment.
- How have you handled a situation where a team member was not following company policies or procedures?
- Describe a time you successfully trained or mentored an employee. What was the outcome?
- Have you managed inventory and payroll in your previous role? (Yes/No) o If yes, explain how you ensured cost control and efficiency.
- What steps do you take to ensure the safety and well-being of both employees and animals in a facility?
- When dealing with a customer complaint regarding pet care, how do you handle the situation to ensure customer satisfaction?
- What strategies have you used to improve employee retention and morale in a previous leadership role?
Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance