Senior Operations Manager Opportunity at the Bracken Court Hotel
The Moriarty Group is an Irish-owned company with a presence in both the retail grocery and hotel industries. The company's portfolio includes three large Super Valu stores in Balbriggan, Skerries, and Palmerstown, as well as two 4-star hotels: the Courtyard Hotel in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, and the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
We are seeking an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our management team at the Bracken Court Hotel. If you have a passion for the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and popular property, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.
Role:
This is a full-time position requiring an average of 45 hours per week, working five days over seven, including weekends and public holidays.
Main Duties:
* The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of this 66-bedroom property and a team of 60+ staff.
* Work closely with the Hotel Operations Director on setting annual budget and target proposals for the property.
* Contribute to strategy planning for the hotel.
* E nsure adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with managers and department heads on all aspects of the property's agenda.
* Manage a team of up to 35-40 people during busy shifts.
* Drive sales and sales initiatives within the property in conjunction with the sales team and the group's Sales & Marketing Manager.
* Coordinate the Health & Safety agenda in the property.
* Work with the senior team to set and drive team objectives through regular meetings and training and development programs.
* Facilitate bi-weekly sales, department head, and food and beverage meetings, as well as daily planning meetings.
* Work with the management team on the property's HACCP plan.
* Ensure exceptional service is provided to all guests and visitors to the property.
Requirements:
* Must have two years' experience as an Operations Manager in a busy 3*/4* hotel property.
* Strong knowledge of all departments within the hotel, particularly food & beverage/sales & events, and new industry initiatives.
* Experience in training and developing staff and department heads.
* Proven track record in achieving results and 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.
* Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Free staff meals while on duty
* Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives
* Company Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance Scheme (Reduced Rates)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Scheme)