Director of Operations

Accor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Director of Operations for their hotel in Abu Dhabi. This role requires strong leadership to ensure efficient hotel operations while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hotel management, particularly in budgeting and team motivation, along with a commitment to high service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel operations management.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation and coordination of the hotel.
• Provide leadership that engages and motivates the team.
• Support the annual budgeting process for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Guest Satisfaction

Team Motivation

Financial Analysis

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

• Ensure the smooth operation and coordination of the hotel through respective Department Heads (Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa & Health Club, Food & Beverage, and Culinary)
• Provide leadership that engages and motivates our team of exceptionally guest oriented Heartists
• Provide coaching; leadership development; and goal setting with hotel department heads
• Support the annual budgeting process and financial forecast for the operations departments.
• Ensure that all operations departments are maximizing revenue and profit potentials while minimizing costs and staying within budget guidelines.
• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals.
• Gather and report financial information to the General Manager.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the operational department’s annual and long term goals.
• Conduct daily briefing with management on current key activities.
• Ensures optimal compliance with corporate focus audit, local health and safety, and other statutory regulations.
• Evaluates changes in guest needs, guest mix and competitive set. Recommend appropriate products / services and operational changes as necessary.
• Anticipate and address guest issues, establish proactive processes to promote guest satisfaction.
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner with General Manageron matters which requiresattention.
• Represent the Brand in projecting a credible image to the market, residents and colleagues alike.
• Has responsibility for the overall operations of the Hotel’s Rooms and Food & Beverage Divisions including the development and performance management of employees. Oversee the financial aspects of the different hotel areas, optimizing profits while ensuring the highest level of service quality is provided to hotel guests. The Director of Operations also has responsibility for departmental meetings, supplier relations and overall maintenance of the hotel.
• Set, plan and direct the operationaldepartments to achieve and overpass agreed goals of gross operating profit,Guest Satisfaction, Brand Consistency and Employee Engagement.
• Support the hotel’s annual budgeting process and adhere to Accorestablished guidelines.
• Assist in managing the hotel’s budget and ensuring that expenses incurred are within budget and in line with the Brandestablished guidelines.
• Lead and guide their reporting and management teams in driving the hotel to achieve its performance goals.

Additional Information

Director of Operations for Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown