Rooms Controller

Job Summary

The Rooms Controller will work in partnership with Revenue Management Front Desk and other operational departments with a focus on managing the hotel’s room inventory to maximize both revenue and quality service levels for guests.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• May provide leadership coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the hotel is set up for success by appropriately blocking guestrooms and balancing room types to enhance revenue opportunities and deliver GPS.
• Block VIPs and identified members into upgraded room types while allocating the proper number of rooms to be reserved for upgrades performed by the front desk that generate revenue.
• Manage Out of Order and Out of Service room’s inventory following up with departments such as Housekeeping Engineering and Front Desk and updating Revenue Management team.
• Actively participate in Group Strategy meetings to ensure group inventory is managed accordingly down to the room type level.
• Ensure inventory across Property Management System (Galaxy) Revenue Management System (ROS) and Central Reservations System (Valhalla) are in balance and take corrective action in the event of variances.
• Any task as assigned by Revenue Management or Hotel Leadership team.

Property Details

Our DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, offers modern guest rooms and comforting amenities. Guests can enjoy our signature chocolate chip cookie, and know that this welcoming gift is only a taste of the warm, personal service they will experience.

Just steps from Universal Orlando Resort, our hotel is within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park and Universal CityWalk. We are also a short distance from all of Orlando's popular attractions, like The Mall at Millenia, Premium Outlets Orlando, SeaWorld® Orlando, Walt Disney® World Resorts, Camping World Stadium, Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic, and Exploria Stadium, home of the Orlando City and Orlando Pride soccer teams.

Our full-service hotel features several dining options on property, including a full-service Starbucks® and our Sunshine Café, offering a full breakfast buffet and made to order omelets. From tasty burgers to pizza made with fresh dough, Pizza, Burgers and More satisfies our guest’s all-day cravings. And in the evening, they can enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at our American Grill and Bar, serving American cuisine.

We also offer a 24-hour fitness center, a junior Olympic sized pool, kids splash area, and an oversized whirlpool tub. Our property can host large meetings with 63,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, including 19,624 sq. ft. of exhibit space.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan