Director of Operations - EVEN Hotel Alpharetta Avalon Area

InterContinental Hotels Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Operations Manager to keep our property running smoothly, uphold brand standards, and ensure guest safety and comfort. You will drive guest satisfaction, financial performance, and people development, stepping in for the General Manager when needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff coaching, and cross-department collaboration to deliver a consistent, high-quality hotel experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration.
• Three years of guest service/hotel experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous extended stay experience or experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily hotel operations and staffing to ensure smooth service.
• Develop team performance through coaching and goal setting.
• Ensure safety, compliance and brand standards across departments.
• Drive guest satisfaction by resolving issues and enhancing service.
• Support financial planning and cost control with GM insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Staff coaching

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration or Business Administration

Job description

Role Purpose

As Operations Manager, you'll keep our hotel running smoothly and make sure everything is working well and all our guests are safe and comfortable. You'll maximise financial returns, driving development of people, creating and maintaining a unique guest experience, executing brand standards, and building awareness of hotel and brand in the local community. Act as the General Manager in his/her absence.

Key Accountabilities

People

• Manage everyday activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance.
• Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficiently.
• Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive - connect departments to create sense of one team.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and assignments of the hotel staff; assist the General Manager in the development and communication of departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.

Financial

• Help the General Manager in the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational plans for the hotel. Provide regular direction and manage hotel operations for all departments.
• Monitor and report variances against budget and control labour costs and other expenses.
• Make recommendations for capital improvements to enhance the assets of the hotel and/or company and brand loyalty.
• Foster positive owner relationships if applicable and assist in providing ongoing information and status reports.

Guest Experience

• Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Review guest feedback and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP's, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

Responsible Business

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members and hotel assets in compliance with the hotel's or owner's policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain relations with outside contacts.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety and alcohol services.
• Maintain a focus and commitment to operating a green hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent inHotel Administration, Business Administration.
• Three years of guest service/hotel experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous extended stay experience or experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Other languages preferred.