Hilton Worldwide Vacancy for a Operations Manager

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. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Operations Manager Job ID: HOT036U1 Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Description

• An Operations Manager is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.

• As Operations Manager, you will be responsible to ensure together with your team that the departments deliver the best possible performance in terms of top & bottom line by utilizing all areas of the hotel to meet and exceed set targets.
• You should focus on continuously improving guest satisfaction to long term, to ensure increased loyalty.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Work in conjunction with the General Manager / Area General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment)
  • Ensure that the teams and leaders in the departments are being developed to grow and progress within our company. Maintaining and driving a high team engagement is key
  • 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 analysed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action.
  • 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
  • Assist the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long term hotel strategic goals
  • Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved

• An Operations Manager serving Hilton 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:
  • A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
  • Strong commercial acumen, preferably with experience in Food and Beverage or Rooms Management
  • 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
  • Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals and forecasting results
  • In-depth knowledge of the hotel / leisure / service sector

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