Senior Operations Manager

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Senior Operations Manager to join our Client in Leixlip. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property, we could have an excellent opportunity for you.

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 Hotels Operations Director on setting annual budget and target proposals for the property.

* Report directly to the Hotel Operations Director on all aspects of property operations/financials.

* Working closely with the senior team 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 45+ people on busy shifts.

* Having a hands-on approach to the role. (The role will involve covering early & late duty manager Shifts).

* Driving sales/sales initiatives within the property in conjunction the property’s sales team and the groups Sales & Marketing Manager.

* Team training and development agenda.

* 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 2-3 years’ experience as an 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 development of 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.

Benefits:

* Free parking

* Free staff meals while on duty

* Excellent Training Opportunities

* Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives

* Company Pension Scheme

* Health Insurance Scheme (Reduced Rates)

* EAP Programme (Employee Assistance / Wellness Programme)

Salary: €55,000-€60,000 pa DOE.