At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high standards.
- Company: Dynamic hotel in London with a focus on excellence and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with excellent employee benefits and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership team and make a real impact in hospitality.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in hotel operations and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Operations Manager
Location: London
Salary: £70,000+ per annum + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Hotel Operations Manager to join a hotel in London.
This is a senior leadership position for an accomplished hospitality professional who understands what it takes to deliver exceptional guest experiences, high operational standards and strong commercial results.
You will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel, working closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team to drive performance, develop people and continuously improve the guest journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel, ensuring consistently high standards across all departments.
- Lead, motivate and develop departmental managers and operational teams.
- Drive exceptional guest satisfaction and ensure outstanding service standards.
- Monitor and improve operational KPIs, productivity and profitability.
- Take responsibility for budgets, cost control, labour management and operational performance.
- Work closely with the General Manager and senior management team on business strategy and operational planning.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, licensing, employment and operating standards.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements where required.
- Develop and maintain effective SOPs and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, revenue and overall hotel performance.
- Support recruitment, training, succession planning and employee development.
- Manage operational challenges confidently and provide effective solutions.
- Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Front Office, Maintenance and other departments.
- Support hotel projects, refurbishments, new initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
About You
We are looking for a proven hotel operator with significant experience in a senior operational management position.
You should have:
- Strong previous experience as a Hotel Operations Manager, Deputy General Manager, Hotel Manager or similar senior role.
- Extensive experience within the hotel/hospitality industry.
- A strong understanding of hotel operations across multiple departments.
- Proven experience managing and developing large teams.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience of budgets, KPIs and cost control.
- Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
- A genuine passion for guest experience and service excellence.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced hotel environment.
- Strong knowledge of health, safety and operational compliance.
- Experience working within a quality-driven or premium/luxury hotel environment would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- £70,000+ basic salary, depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Senior leadership position
- Opportunity to influence and improve operations
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive senior management environment
- Excellent employee benefits
Apply today with your CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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