BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Role of the Facilities Manager



Abstract

Looking at the nature of the business and hotel, it is being felt that there is a need for Facilities Manager as soon as possible. There is wide variety of the services that is served by hotel, and to make sure that all these services are effectively run, there is need for better integrations among all the departments. Also there are wide varieties of contracts hotel is indulging in, and to make sure all these contracts are fully complying with environmental, health and regulatory standards. The job description is also provided in the end of the report, and it has to be made absolutely sure that Facilities Manager must have relevant experience and competency in hotel management. We hope that there will be swift action by Mr Cox in this regard.

Introduction5

Discussion5

Facilities Management and Operations5

Background of Facilities Manager6

Importance of Facilities Management6

Importance of Facilities Management for Core Operations7

Avenues for Facilities Management7

Increased Complexity in Business Operations7

Streamlining the Operations8

Advantages of Facility Manager8

Facilities Management and Employs8

Complying with Employ Rules and Regulations9

Quality of Physical Environment for Customers10

Reduction in Costs and Greater Cost Efficiency11

Responsibilities of Facility Manager with Respect to Hotel12

Procurement and contract management12

Cleaning12

Health and safety, legislation13

Environmental management issues13

Security13

Staff project management14

Having a right facilities manager14

Things to Look When Hiring Facilities Manager14

Ideal Candidate for Facilities Manager15

Conclusion15

References17

Appendix19

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Role of the Facilities Manager

Introduction

The group has presented an idea of 4 star luxury hotels in countryside. Emphasize is given on providing unique environment to the visitors. The basic thinking is that hotel should be such that should present the historical heritage of the place as well as provide new recreational spot for vacation. The key element is that what value facilities manager would bring to the hotel and how valuable those personnel are to the operation of the hotel. Mr Cox is the addressee of the report and there. The research methods that are being used are academic journals, employee website of some firms, literature and review is being used to add some sense of credibility to the ideas. Some of the graphs, tables and statistics are provided at the end of the report.

Discussion

Facilities Management and Operations

Whether someone is talking about the office settings, courthouses, laboratories, and processing plant, the facility system that is installed over there provides systems that are need of care and maintenance. The facilities of the business are needed to be taken care of and should be looked after carefully (El-Haram & Agapiou, 2002, p.134). There should be consistency as well in the way they are integrated into the operations. This is where there is a need that can be analyzed and seen for popele who are an expert in the field of facility management. Businesses must be sure that the facilities that they provide should be smooth in their operations and there must be consistency as well in those operations. Though there are variety of ways people can make their facilities management work for themselves, but there is a need for an specialist that may ...