Operations Manager

Hilton-Garden-Inn-Hotel; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) eligibility after one year

Bonuses tied to hotel performance

Employee discounts and growth avenues

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church is seeking a hands-on Hotel Operations Manager to oversee Front Office and Food & Beverage operations. You will work with the General Manager and hotel leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes staff development, brand standards, and cost control while driving guest satisfaction and financial performance in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel operations or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, guest service, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems (PMS), scheduling, staffing, and cost-control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front desk operations including check-in/check-out, reservations, billing, guest requests, and service recovery.
• Manage daily Food & Beverage activities, ensuring food quality, service consistency, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, training, and performance management to maintain staffing levels and service standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Problem solving

PMS knowledge

Scheduling & staffing

Cost-control

Team development

Job description

Hotel Operations Manager – Front Office & Food & Beverage

Department: Hotel Operations
Reports To: General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: [Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church VA]

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, guest-focused Hotel Operations Manager to oversee Front Office and Food & Beverage (F&B) operations. This position plays a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining brand and service standards, developing team members, and ensuring operational efficiency.

The Hotel Operations Manager will work closely with the General Manager, the fellow Operations Manager, and the hotel leadership team to ensure seamless daily operations, clear communication, and shared accountability for achieving the hotel's operational and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Front Office Operations: Oversee daily front desk operations, including check-in/check-out, reservations, billing, guest requests, and service recovery.
• Food & Beverage Operations: Manage daily F&B activities, ensuring food quality, service consistency, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, training, and performance management to maintain appropriate staffing levels and service standards.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial & Cost Control: Monitor labor costs, inventory, operating expenses, and departmental performance to support the hotel's financial objectives.
• Guest Satisfaction: Monitor guest feedback, address concerns promptly, and implement improvements that enhance the overall guest experience.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with the General Manager, fellow Operations Manager, and other department leaders to maintain consistent service standards and support hotel-wide initiatives.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Brand Standards & Compliance: Ensure compliance with hotel brand standards, company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel operations, front office, food and beverage, or a similar hospitality Supervisor / leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, guest service, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems (PMS), scheduling, staffing, and cost-control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on teamwork, accountability, and employee development.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses tied to hotel performance.
• Hilton team member travel and associate discounts, subject to program eligibility and applicable terms.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Source: Hospitality Online