Operations Manager

Valor Hospitality; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Hotel partner rates

Meals on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Apprenticeship programmes

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre, a Branded 171-bedroom hotel in Bristol. You will lead day-to-day hotel operations, coach department heads, and partner with the General Manager to deliver outstanding guest experiences on every shift.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who reviews performance data, maintains cost control, and champions continuous improvement across all departments.

Qualifications

• Solid hotel operations experience, ideally supervisory/management in a branded property.
• Natural problem-solver and confident communicator.
• Leads by example on the floor and supports department heads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations across rooms, F&B, and front of house.
• Support, coach and develop department heads and teams.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond to feedback quickly.
• Collaborate with General Manager on budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, licensing and brand standards.
• Act as General Manager in their absence.
• Identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Hotel operations

Leadership

Budgeting

Guest service

Job description

Do you thrive when everything is running like clockwork — and stay calm when it isn't?

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day running of one of Bristol's most well-located hotels, working closely with the General Manager to deliver consistently high standards across every department.

The Role

You'll oversee the hotel's operational departments, supporting department heads and their teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience on every shift. A visible, hands-on leader, you'll be as comfortable on the floor as you are reviewing performance data — and you'll bring the commercial awareness to back up your operational instincts.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing daily hotel operations across rooms, food and beverage, and front of house

Supporting, coaching and developing department heads and their teams

Monitoring and driving guest satisfaction scores, responding quickly to feedback

Working with the General Manager on budgeting, forecasting and cost control

Ensuring compliance across health and safety, licensing and brand standards

Deputising for the General Manager in their absence

Identifying operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement across departments

About You

You'll already have solid hotel operations experience, ideally at a supervisory or management level within a branded property. You'll be a natural problem-solver, a confident communicator, and someone who leads by example on the floor.

About the Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre is a 171-bedroom, four-star hotel next to historic Temple Gardens, just a three-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station — with direct trains to London, Cardiff, Bath and the West Country. The hotel features Recess restaurant and bar with alfresco terrace, a 24-hour fitness centre, EV charging, and flexible meeting space. Cabot Circus, the Harbourside and the Bristol Hippodrome are all less than a mile away.

In Addition to a Competitive Package, We Also Offer

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars

Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled

Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more

Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

A calendar of wellness activities — from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month

Supporting your hospitality career growth

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role

Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated

Ready to join us?

We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.

Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview.

If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at .

Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.