Operations Manager

Harbour Hotels Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted room rates for Crew

HarSPA and Temple Spa discounts

25% dining discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

24/7 GP services

Wellbeing platform access

Career progression within Harbour

Meals on duty

Special Harbour uniforms

Job summary

Harbour Hotels Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa. You will be a senior member of the hotel leadership team, working with the General Manager to steer day-to-day operations and ensure exceptional standards for guests.

This hands-on role requires visible leadership, strategic focus, and the ability to deputise for the General Manager when needed, driving performance and maintaining high standards across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel operations at a senior level.
• Strong operational knowledge and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Hands-on, visible leadership with the ability to guide multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across the hotel operation.
• Support the General Manager in delivering the hotel's operational and commercial strategy.
• Lead and support departmental managers to achieve consistently high standards.
• Champion an exceptional guest experience and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Drive performance against key operational, financial and guest satisfaction measures.
• Support the development, engagement and performance of our teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Guest experience

Job description

Harbour Hotels Group Operations Manager – Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa

Salary up to £45,000 DOE + quarterly bonus

Hospitality With Personality

At Harbour Hotels, we believe luxury hospitality is about more than beautiful surroundings. It's about the people who create unforgettable experiences within them.

Our growing collection of luxury lifestyle hotels, restaurants and spas can be found in some of the UK's most desirable locations. Each destination is unique, but they all share the same commitment to exceptional hospitality, outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

We're looking for people with warmth, energy and personality. People who take ownership, rise to challenges, adapt with confidence and genuinely care about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a business that's ambitious, growing and committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Operations Manager to join the leadership team at Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa.

As Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the senior hotel team, working closely with the General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and ensure we consistently deliver exceptional standards for our guests.

This is a hands‑on operational leadership role. You'll be visible throughout the hotel, supporting and challenging teams, responding to the demands of the day and making sure that our people have what they need to deliver a fantastic guest experience.

Alongside the day-to-day operation, you'll take a strategic and commercial view of the business, helping to drive performance, identify opportunities and ensure the hotel achieves its operational and financial targets.

You will be a key support to the General Manager and will deputise in their absence, so you'll need the confidence and experience to take ownership of the hotel operation and make effective decisions.

You Will

• Provide visible, hands‑on leadership across the hotel operation
• Support the General Manager in delivering the hotel's operational and commercial strategy
• Lead and support departmental managers to achieve consistently high standards
• Champion an exceptional guest experience and respond effectively to operational challenges
• Drive performance against key operational, financial and guest satisfaction measures
• Support the development, engagement and performance of our teams
• Maintain a strong focus on standards, detail and presentation throughout the hotel
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure a seamless guest journey
• Deputise for the General Manager when required
• Help create a positive, high‑performing culture where our people can thrive

About You

We're looking for a confident hospitality leader who loves being part of the operation.

You'll be someone who naturally leads from the front, builds strong relationships with teams and isn't afraid to get involved when the hotel is busy. Equally, you'll have the commercial awareness and leadership experience to step back, look at the bigger picture and help drive the performance of the business.

To Succeed In This Role, You'll Bring

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Hotel Manager or in a comparable senior hotel leadership role
• Strong operational knowledge and a genuine passion for hospitality
• A hands‑on and highly visible leadership style
• Excellent people leadership and team development skills
• Strong communication and decision‑making abilities
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of hotel performance
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards
• The ability to remain calm and decisive within a fast‑paced operation
• A real passion for delivering memorable guest experiences

Previous experience within a five‑star, luxury or premium hospitality environment would be highly desirable.

Most importantly, you'll bring energy, personality and the ability to inspire others while taking real ownership for the performance of the operation.

What's in it for you?

This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, plus a quarterly bonus, alongside our wider Harbour Hotels benefits:

Benefits

• Discounted room rates for all Crew across all Harbour Hotels
• 25% discount on HarSPA and Temple Spa treatments across our spas
• 25% discount on food and drink across our bars and destination restaurants
• Mental health and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
• 24/7 GP services for you and your immediate family
• Bespoke nutrition and fitness advice for all Crew
• Group Life Cover
• Access to Stream, our employee wellbeing and lifestyle platform, offering discounts, rewards, financial wellbeing tools and more
• Group and hotel‑based incentive schemes
• Excellent progression opportunities within Harbour Hotels
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Unique on‑the‑job training and development, with opportunities for internal promotion within the group
• Meals included whilst on duty
• Sophisticated and unique uniforms designed for Harbour Hotels

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys being at the heart of a busy hotel operation and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

We look forward to hearing from you.