Hotel Operations Manager

Teamworx are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Operations Manager for our client, a 4 star Hotel based in North Kildare.

• Very competitive Salary
  
  
• Free parking
  
  
• Free staff meals while on duty
  
  
• Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives
  
  
• Company Pension Scheme
  
  
• Health Insurance Scheme (Reduced Rates
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

The Role:

This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week 5 days over 7 to include weekends and public holidays.

Main Duties:

• The Senior Operations Manager will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of this busy 66-bedroom property and a team of 60+ staff.
  
  
• Work in conjunction with the Hotel Operations Director on setting annual budget and target proposals for the property.
  
  
• Working closely with the Hotel Operations Director on the strategy planning for the hotel.
  
  
• Working with the hotels Management Team in ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  
  
• Work in conjunction with managers and HOD’s in all aspects of the property’s agenda.
  
  
• Management of a team of up to 35-40 people on busy shifts.
  
  
• Having a hands-on approach to the role.
  
  
• Driving sales/sales initiatives within the property in conjunction the property’s sales team and the groups Sales & Marketing Manager.
  
  
• Co-ordinating the Health & Safety agenda in the property.
  
  
• Working with the senior team in setting and driving team objectives through agenda meetings and training and development.
  
  
• The management/facilitation of bi-weekly sales, HOD and Food & Beverage Meetings as well as daily planning meetings.
  
  
• Working with the management team in relation to the properties HACCP plan.
  
  
• Ensuring excellent service is provided to all guests/visitors to the property.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must have 2 years’ experience as an Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager within a busy 3*/4* hotel property.
  
  
• Must have a strong knowledge of all departments within the hotel with a particular emphasis on food & beverage/ sales & events and the new initiatives/innovations taking place within the industry.
  
  
• Must have experience in the training and developing both staff and HOD’s
  
  
• Must have a proven track record in achieving results/targets.
  
  
• Must be able to oversee the hotels HACCP system.
  
  
• Previous experience working with hotel front office systems is essential.
  
  
• Must have an excellent understanding of hotel financials.
  
  
• Must have strong people management skills
  
  
• Must have excellent communications skills.
  
  
• Must have excellent people skills.
  
  
• Must have excellent organisational skills.
  
  
• Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
  
  
• Must be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken.