Mgr Operations

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training programs

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Naperville, IL seeks an Operations Manager to lead daily hotel operations and maximize guest satisfaction.

You will partner with the General Manager, supervise front-line teams, set service standards, and ensure efficient performance across departments.

You’ll respond to guest concerns promptly, develop and monitor financial and operating plans, and drive profitability while maintaining top-tier guest experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working closely with your General Manager – while also occasionally acting up in their absence
• Directing everyday activity and assignments to enable your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Establishing and implementing service recovery guidelines to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Responding to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner
• Helping your General Manager to develop, implement and monitor financial and operating plans to safeguard guest satisfaction and promote profitability

Skills

Guest service experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration / Business Administration

Job description

Delivering truly memorable experiences is a complex and ever-evolving operation. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for an Operations Manager who knows how to bring the best out of people, maintain exceptional standards and maximise financial returns.

A little taste of your day-to-day: Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Working closely with your General Manager – while also occasionally acting up in their absence
• Directing everyday activity and assignments to enable your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Establishing and implementing service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Responding to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner
• Helping your General Manager to develop, implement and monitor financial and operating plans to safeguard guest satisfaction and promote profitability

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or 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

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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