Director of Operations

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton London Wembley as a Director of Operations, where you will oversee hotel operations, ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction and financial success. This role requires exceptional leadership and a strong background in hotel management, aligned with Hilton's commitment to unforgettable guest experiences.

Benefits

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Team Member Travel Program with discounts

Holiday: 28 days, increasing to 33 days

Discounted dental and health cover

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and achieving revenue targets.
• Degree in Hotel Management or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operational management for revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Lead the hotel management team and achieve strategic goals.
• Maintain high service standards and manage departmental costs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or diploma in Hotel Management

Tools

Knowledge of hotel property management systems

Job description

Job Description - Director of Operations (HOT0BPOS)

Job Description

Director of Operations (

Job Number:

HOT0BPOS )

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Hilton London Wembley Lakeside Way Wembley HA9 0BU

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

What makes Hilton Wembley unique, is the sense of belonging and teamwork shared throughout all our departments. This hotel is the #choiceofchampions – one day we are busy looking after a family on vacation visiting London, the next day a world famous sports team or music artist. But every day we are busy creating lasting memories.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career!
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Guest Experience Day 1 night stay with breakfast per year
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

A Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.

What will I be doing?

As Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Work in conjunction with the General Manager / Area General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment)
• Assist the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long term hotel strategic goals
• Provide effective leadership to the hotel management team and team members to ensure targets are met and exceeded
• Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved
• Plan, direct and coordinate the service delivery of all operational departments in order to meet and exceed guest expectations
• Comply and exceed hotel and company Service Standards
• Ensure that costs are controlled throughout the operational departments and results are analysed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action
• Manage and develop the Heads of Department to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
• Seek and respond to Guest feedback in order to achieve positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team
• Working 5 days over 7 and including weekends

What are we looking for?

A Director of Operations serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Strong commercial acumen, preferably with experience in Food and Beverage or Rooms Management
• Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals and forecasting results
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel / leisure / service sector
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high level of perform and exceed targets
• Accountable and resilient
• Ability to work under pressure

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
• Previous experience in the same or similar role

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