Operations Manager

What you'll do

• Consistently provide an exceptional experience to anyone you interact with by embodying what our teams, guests, residents and partners should think of as a trusted friend, subject matter expert, and local insider. 
• Foster a "one team" mentality by collaborating effectively with all property and non-property leaders and team members contributing to a cohesive and supportive work environment. 
• Maintain a safe, secure and compliant environment for leaders, team members and guests by adhering to and driving accountability for established Placemakr and property-specific people, operational and financial policies and procedures, including emergency protocols, scheduling and budgetary reporting expectations, attendance policies and conduct expectations. 
• Embody Placemakr leadership competencies by driving accountability, developing, motivating, challenging and engaging your team of line-level managers, supervisors and individual contributors, ensuring excellence in people leadership, operations and finances of your property. 
• In partnership with non-property leadership, provide initial and ongoing training for your team(s) on Placemakr people, operational and financial SOPs and programs. 
• Own the success of company-wide or property-specific people-related initiatives on your property and provide executional guidance for your leaders that will support hiring, engagement, retention and development of all members of your team. 
• Collaborate with Placemakr’s PX and TA teams on talent acquisition efforts for your property, including supporting consistent recruiting and hiring processes, and engaging in grassroots or in-person recruiting initiatives to hire top talent. 
• Own the overall operational success of Front of House, Back of House and administrative/budgetary functions of your property through execution and support of Placemakr SOPs as well as embodiment of our Community Norms. 
• Partner with your Area Leader and/or non-property teams and use an outside-the-box mindset to ideate and execute on people, operational and/or budgetary solutions that support Placemakr standards. 
• Utilize Placemakr SOPs and best practices and collaborate with all Placemakrs effectively to ensure your property is consistently meeting or exceeding Placemakr service level and operational standards. 
• Provide hands-on assistance to all members of your team for issues that require escalated leadership or expertise. 
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Revenue, Marketing and applicable non-property teams to drive overall revenue through pricing strategies, occupancy targets, etc. 
• With support from your Area Leader, drive NOI and overall financial success of your property through controlling expenses, being cognizant of budgetary impacts and following FAA, Owner Relations or other team-specific SOPs and standards set forth, when applicable.  
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned. 

What it takes

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in management, business administration, communications, hospitality or a related field; or commensurate experience in lieu of a formal degree   
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role within retail, food & beverage, hospitality, multi-family or similar environment, where customer service is at the heart of the operation 
• A minimum of 1+ years’ experience of successful multi-department leadership; retail, food & beverage, multi-family or hospitality-focused experience strongly preferred 
• Experience with executing on team member relationship issues and retention, engagement, succession planning, performance management and/or growth and development initiatives 
• Proven track record with scheduling, training and developing non-exempt employees to maintain exceptional service levels and uphold company standards  
• A demonstrated track record of operational success made possible by a true customer-focus, driving team performance, effective decision-making skills and a solutions-oriented mindset 
• Previous experience reviewing or managing expenses to a budget with support from leaders or cross-functional partners 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deliver a message clearly and professionally across varying levels of team members and external partners 
• A hands-on leader and world-class motivator who takes an active role in growing and developing their team 
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships, competing priorities and time and resources proactively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 
• You lead by example and embody the core values of Placemakr. You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right.     
• Operations Managers will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for our Operations Managers and an exceptional guest experience.  

Our benefits & perks*

• Competitive salary 
• Quarterly performance bonus program 
• Company stock options 
• 401k + 4% employer matching program 
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance plan options 
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options 
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, with the flexibility to use it, roll it over, or cash it out! 
• PTO increases to 25 days per year after 2.5 years of employment 
• Up to 8 floating holidays per year so you can celebrate what matters most to you! 
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement and health & wellness stipend 
• Management Training Program 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Paid Life Insurance 
• ZayZoon as an option to access your paycheck before your payday  
• Plus, discounts to stay at select Placemakr properties all over the US 


*The exact benefit terms and coverage are detailed in the Employee Handbook. Please note that Placemakr has the right amend policies and are subject to change.