Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Manager of Standards & Optimization to join our global Franchise & Owner Relations Group (FORG). In this role, you will be collaborating closely with Franchise Operations, Brands, and Hotel Teams where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
•Flexible work schedules
•Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
•A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
•Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee, test, and develop operational brand standards, with a focus on Food & Beverage (F&B) and spa services. As part of the global franchise operations team, this role will focus on more heavily franchised Hyatt brands, including (but not limited to) Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Studios, Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Regency. You will have a direct impact on shaping the brand experience by refining existing standards, supporting quality assurance processes, and driving improvements in F&B and spa operations. This role also involves contributing to restaurant and bar concepts that enhance guest experiences while maintaining or lifting hotel profitability.
•Curate and implement minimum operational standards for franchised brands, with a focus on F&B and spa services.
•Serve as a subject matter expert on F&B and spa operations within the corporate environment (e.g., systems, POS)
•Provide strategic guidance on advancing operational systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
•Review and advise on standard operating procedures for hotel operations, ensuring alignment with global brand goals and best practices.
•Manage and cultivate relationships with vendors that support F&B and spa outlets, ensuring hotel support and accounting needs.
Qualifications
Experience Preferred:
•5+ years of experience with F&B operations and tools
•Leading testing of new/adjusted standards across portfolio of hotels
•Has worked in hotel F&B operations with understanding of P&L, channel mix, etc.
•Has worked in a corporate environment and managed multi-functioned projects
•Familiarity with Symphony and Infrasys
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
