Director Of Recreation

Director of Recreation

At Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, there is no room for ordinary in anything we do. As Director of Recreation, you will develop and manage all recreational activities & special events within the resort with a keen focus on quality, luxury, creativity, innovation, presentation, guest expectations, local authenticity and global trends. Recreational activities will include both daily/weekly events as well as special events (holidays, festive, spring break, seasonal programming etc.)

What is in it for you:

•    Generous Health Care Package
•    401(k)
•    Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
•    Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
•    Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
•    Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Drive our ongoing hotel transformation, ensuring our offerings are maintained at the highest level of consistency in product, service, quality, authenticity to place, luxury standards and innovation.
• Ensure our brand, Hawaiian culture & values are aligned with and incorporated into our Beach & Pool operations, offerings and resort activities
• Develop relationships within the community and other hotel departments.
• Build and maintain a strong team through recruitment, training, development, mentorship and organization.  
• Develop & oversee comprehensive action plans to steadily increase colleague engagement, financial performance, guest satisfaction and brand standard compliance.
• Manage Beach & Pool colleague’s productivity & payroll based on annual budgeted standards through the use of our labor management systems.
• Maintain the safety and sanitation of the department areas in adherence to local Health Department and EcoSure standards
• Manage revenue opportunities including but not limited to Cabana / Day Pass rentals, retail sales & special events in all outdoor areas of the operation.
• Control all guest supplies & linen inventories while maintaining budgeted cost of sales.
• Regularly verify Beach & Pool equipment is in good working order, properly utilized and well maintained 
• Create annual capital budget including but not limited to equipment replacement/upgrades, par level maintenance and projects related to our outdoor spaces (operating supplies & equipment, furniture, etc). 
• Partner with our procurement team to ensure we are maximizing pricing opportunities and establish controls through the receiving process for supplier accountability and quality of goods received
• Commit to Planet 21 initiatives by creating and implementing programs to reduce the Beach & Pool operation’s environmental impact.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting & capital planning.

Your experience, skills and certifications include:

• Experience with Ocean Safety & DLNR Policies and Procedures.  
• Two (2) years minimum of prior leadership of a team of 20 + colleagues as an asset.
• Proven track record with demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong team through recruitment, training, development, mentorship and organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Point of Sale, Social Media Outlets & Guest Review Platform applications.
• Proven abilities in attaining targets in all key measurements relating to financial performance, guest satisfaction, colleague engagement and brand standard compliance.
• TB Clearance.  
• Food Safety Certification or ServSafe Certification

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaii’s only all-suite and villa luxury resort. Nestled on the pristine white sands of Wailea’s Polo Beach, this award-winning oceanfront paradise redefines luxury with a state-of-the-art spa, island inspired cuisine and authentic culture. Experience a distinct spirit of aloha and genuine island hospitality that creates one of a kind experiences for each and every guest.

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.