Director of Operations at Hilton Worldwide

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Operations

Job ID: HOT08VZ5
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Brand: Hotel

Job Description

• A Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel, ensure Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.

Requirements
What will I be doing?

• As Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel, ensure Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Work in conjunction with the General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment)
• Assist the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long-term hotel strategic goals
• Provide effective leadership to the hotel management team and team members to ensure targets are met and exceeded
• Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved
• Plan, direct and coordinate the service delivery of all operational departments in order to meet and exceed guest expectations
• Comply and exceed hotel and company Service Standards
• Ensure that costs are controlled throughout the operational departments and results are analyzed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action
• Manage and develop the Heads of Departments to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
• Seek and respond to guest feedback in order to achieve positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team
• Participate in corporate activities and meetings as requested.
• Assist in the administration of succession planning.
• Participate and maintain active community relations.
• Attend industry meetings and participates in industry organizations

Requirements
What are we looking for?

• A Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• A Director of Operations serving Hilton Worldwide brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.
• To successfully fill this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Strong commercial acumen, preferably with experience in Food and Beverage or Rooms Management
• Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals and forecasting results
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel / leisure / service sector
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high level of perform and exceed targets
• Accountable and resilient
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills:
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
• Previous experience in the same or similar role

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online