Hotel Operations Manager Opportunity at the 4* Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.
The Moriarty Group is an Irish owned company, involved in both the retail grocery and hotel industries. The company’s portfolio consists of 3 large SuperValu Stores in Balbriggan, Skerries and Palmerstown and two 4* hotels, the Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The company currently employs 550+ staff.
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our Management Team in the Court Yard Hotel. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property, we could have an excellent opportunity for you.
The Role:
This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week, 5 days over 7, to include weekends and public holidays.
Main Duties:
* The Operations Manager will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of this busy 40-bedroom property and a team of 60+ staff.
* Work in conjunction with the Hotels Operations Director on setting annual budget and target proposals for the property.
* Work closely with the team on the strategy planning for the hotel.
* Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with managers and HODs in all aspects of the property’s agenda.
* Manage a team of up to 45+ people on busy shifts.
* Have a hands-on approach to the role.
* Drive sales initiatives within the property in conjunction with the property’s sales team and the group’s Sales & Marketing Manager.
* Coordinate the Health & Safety agenda in the property.
* Work with the senior team in setting and driving team objectives through agenda meetings and training and development.
* Facilitate bi-weekly sales, HOD, and Food & Beverage Meetings as well as daily planning meetings.
* Collaborate with the management team regarding the property's HACCP plan.
* Ensure excellent service is provided to all guests/visitors to the property.
Requirements:
* 2-3 years’ experience as an Operations Manager within a busy 3*/4* hotel property.
* Strong knowledge of all departments within the hotel with a particular emphasis on food & beverage, sales & events, and new initiatives/innovations in the industry.
* Experience in the training and development of both staff and HODs.
* A proven track record in achieving results/targets.
* Ability to oversee the hotel's HACCP system.
* Previous experience working with hotel front office systems is essential.
* Excellent understanding of hotel financials.
* Strong people management skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Fluency in the English language, both written and spoken.
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Free staff meals while on duty
* Excellent training opportunities
* Staff reward & recognition initiatives
* Company pension scheme
* Health insurance scheme (reduced rates)
* EAP Programme (Employee Assistance / Wellness Programme)
Skills:
2-3 years experience as a Hotel Operations Manager, Food & Beverage Management Experience, Rooms Division Experience, Hotel Financials, People Management
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