**Description:** Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with modern amenities. Enjoy close proximity access to Sea-Tac International Airport, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, Mount Rainier National Park, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and more. Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then return to your comfortable room in Renton. **Job Overview:** At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. The **Director of Operations** leads the overall Food & Beverage and Rooms Division, ensuring the smooth running of its operation in line with Hyatt corporate strategies and brand standards; while meeting colleagues, guests, and owner’s expectations. Ideal candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge, particularly in an Operations background. The position conducts weekly functional meetings, including financial reviews with direct report leaders and is responsible to maximizes revenues and occupancy by analyzing daily status rates. They are also responsible for preparing revenue and occupancy forecasting and monitoring labor expenses through the schedule approval process. In addition, this position also coordinates major projects such as capital expenditures and equipment changes. As a member of the property’s Leadership Team, the Director of Operations is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports directly to the hotel General Manager. Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. **Duties include:** + Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Operations in the front and heart of the house + Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans + Experience supervising all Operations Departments + Ability to assimilate operational statistics quickly and see how they can be used to enhance position of property + Experience developing standards and operating procedures. + Special Project optimization and Food & Beverage Marketing Strategies + Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures + Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and brand standards and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. + Resolve customer complaints, and anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow and associate performance. + Ability to assimilate operational statistics quickly and see how they can be used to enhance position of property **Qualifications:** + At least 2 years’ work experience in similar capacity + Excellent problem solving, administrative and interpersonal skills are a must + Strong leadership skills with good command of verbal and written communication skills + Attention to detail planning and effective organizational ability + Proficient computer skills especially within the Microsoft Suite software + Excellent customer service and entrepreneurial mindset **Benefits & Perks:** As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include: + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment + Free dry cleaning services + Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 float days + Tuition/Wellness Reimbursement + 401(k) + Paid Family Bonding Time + Adoption Assistance + Free Parking + Referral Bonuses + Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discountsat any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment + Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service + Free colleague meals during shift All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. **Primary Location:** US-WA-Renton **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle%27s Southport **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Hotel Operations **Req ID:** REN001377 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.