Hospitality Services Manager

Summary

Job Category:
Hospitality Services
Job Title:
Hospitality Services Manager
Job Category Definition:
This specialty covers supporting, the operation, administration and management of Penn State Hospitality Services. This covers the strategic and operational activities as it impacts the financial, quality and service performance of the organization. This position serves as a strategic partner in the attainment of organizational goals through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources.
Job Title Definition:
The Hospitality Services Manager leads employees through hiring, retention, and promotional activities; ensures established standards of continuous quality improvement are met; provides leadership for outstanding customer service at all levels of the organization; defines strategic goals for future organizational performance and decides on the tasks and use of resources needed to attain them; communicates goals to employees throughout the unit or organization; influences and motivates employees to achieve organizational goals; ensures operational and strategic direction and accountability; links unit operations to strategic objectives; exercises authority concerning unit policy and procedures and operational decisions for departments; influences organizational and community relations to develop and achieve strategic goals and manage customer relations. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHP9001 I Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with baseline knowledge of routine work applications, employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and review completed work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions; ensure employees practice respect for the opinions of others and an awareness of the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; utilize a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation; practice positive approaches to problem solving for basic issues; evaluate recommended changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise assigned staff and coordinate routine activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

4+ years related experience

High School Diploma or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Manage, hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate assigned employees
  • Participate in departmental and University wide initiatives and committees
  • Recommend new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Support and execute organizational emergency procedures and maintain safe work environment
  • Provide customer service and respond to service issues
  • Communication daily with all departments to accommodate changing business needs
  • Assist in financial success through cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Assist in reviewing financial trends and guidelines and make recommendation based on information/data
  • Assume responsibility for daily operations in absence of the department head
  • Interpret and understand applicable software programs related to operations

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHP9002 J Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; define work objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines and delegate routine tasks appropriately; review completed work of others to verify technical soundness and adherence to deadlines; coach, mentor, and motivate staff in a fair and consistent manner to achieve goals; coach employees on practices that promote the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; demonstrate intermediate ability to communicate using more complex terms relevant to specific discipline; develop creative recommendations for solving problems that are varied and somewhat difficult in nature but with limited scope; identify and implement changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise staff and coordinate activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

2+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Manage, hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate assigned employees
  • Participate in departmental and University wide initiatives and committees
  • Recommend new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Support and execute organizational emergency procedures and maintain safe work environment
  • Provide customer service and respond to service issues
  • Communication daily with all departments to accommodate changing business needs
  • Assume responsibility for daily operations in absence of the department head
  • Interpret and understand applicable software programs
  • Assist in financial success through cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Assist in reviewing financial trends and guidelines and make recommendation based on information/data
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of department projects or processes as designated by the department manager
  • Assist with the creation of the annual department budget
  • Oversee inventory, research, plan and make purchases

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHP9003 K Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.

Typical Education & Experience

4 +years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Manage, hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate assigned employees
  • Create and implement new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Support and execute organizational emergency procedures and maintain safe work environment
  • Provide customer service and respond to service issues
  • Communication daily with all departments to accommodate changing business needs
  • Manage daily operations of organization and resolve all business concerns
  • Oversee the financial administration of the department including cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Develop and implement annual department budget; review financial trends and guidelines and make recommendation based on information/data
  • Research, plan and make purchases as well as approve subordinate purchasing proposals
  • Develop and implement the strategic plan
  • Maintain and develop internal and external relationships
  • Participate in organizational and University committees, projects, and initiatives
  • Accountable for being available/accessible 24 hours, 7 days weekly to troubleshoot operational or service issues due to the nature of the hospitality industry
  • Interpret and understand applicable software programs
  • Oversee and delegate special projects
  • Evaluate assigned employees and promote professional development

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHP9004 N Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

6 + years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Create and implement new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Support and execute organizational emergency procedures and maintain safe work environment
  • Communication daily with all departments to accommodate changing business needs
  • Oversee the financial administration of the department including cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Oversee daily operation of organizational department and the implementation of strategic planning
  • Advance knowledge of applicable software programs
  • Responsible for the financial success of multiple departments including cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Develop and implement budgets for multiple areas; review financial trends and guidelines and make recommendation based on information/data
  • Research, plan and make purchases as well as approve subordinate purchasing proposals
  • Develop and implement the strategic plan
  • Maintain and develop internal and external relationships
  • Participate in organizational and University committees, projects, and initiatives
  • Accountable for being available/accessible 24 hours, 7 days weekly to troubleshoot operational or service issues due to the nature of the hospitality industry
  • Develop and direct future planning which includes minor and major renovations and new construction projects; participate in design and job meetings and the selection of architects and contractors
  • Develop operational standards and inspect locations for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures; oversee facility audits and preventative maintenance contracts
  • Enhance hotel’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore creative opportunities to add value to the organization
  • Support Penn State University’s mission of teaching, research, and service
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees and promote professional development
  • Oversee and delegate special projects

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHP9005 P Exempt

Level 5 positions typically demonstrate awareness of broad issues and management trends and evaluate the impact of policy and procedure changes and adjust accordingly; apply management principles to ensure optimal performance throughout organization; ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained at all levels of responsibility and realign staff responsibilities to meet desired changes in organization and/or University mission; develop plans, practices and efforts to ensure optimal support or diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems that may have University-wide impact and establish new precedents for solving problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for unit with multi-functions or University-wide impact; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have a strategic impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

5 + years related experience

Master’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Create and implement new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Support and execute organizational emergency procedures and maintain safe work environment
  • Provide exemplary customer service and respond to service issues professionally and appropriately
  • Communication daily with all departments to accommodate changing business needs
  • Oversee daily operation of organizational department and the implementation of strategic planning
  • Oversee the financial administration of the department including cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Advance knowledge of applicable software programs
  • Responsible for the financial success of multiple departments including cost containment and maximization of revenue by promoting internal services
  • Develop and implement budgets for multiple areas
  • Research, plan and make purchases as well as approve subordinate purchasing proposals
  • Develop and implement the strategic plan
  • Maintain and develop internal and external relationships
  • Participate in organizational and University committees, projects, and initiatives
  • Accessible 24 hours, 7 days weekly to troubleshoot operational or service issues due to the nature of the hospitality industry
  • Develop and direct future planning which includes minor and major renovations and new construction projects; participate in design and job meetings and the selection of architects and contractors
  • Develop operational standards and inspect locations for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures; oversee facility audits and preventative maintenance contracts
  • Enhance hotel’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore creative opportunities to add value to the organization
  • Support Penn State University’s mission of teaching, research, and service
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees and promote professional development
  • Oversee and delegate special projects

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.