The operations manager will oversee the daily operations of both Novotel Brussels City Centre 217 rooms about 70 employees) and ibis Brussels City Centre 236 rooms about 50 employees).
He/she ensures the smooth of daily functions coordinating between departments to deliver a consistent guest experience. In contrast the general manager takes a broader leadership role overseeing longterm business strategy revenue growth and highlevel financial decisions.
The operations manager implements the GMs vision on a practical level. By optimising workflows handling staffing challenges and managing costs they ensure the hotel runs efficiently while keeping guest satisfaction high.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guest Experience: Ensure guests receive exceptional service from checkin to checkout. Implement improvements in service quality to enhance occupancy rates and encourage repeat bookings.
- Staff Supervision (about 120 employees): Oversee key departments including the front desk housekeeping F&B and maintenance. Ensure employees are trained motivated and working efficiently.
- Budget Management: Manage budgets effectively balancing cost control with maintaining highquality services. Ensure every dollar spent contributes to profitability.
- Technology Integration: Leverage automated booking systems AIdriven customer service and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure the hotel meets industry regulations health and safety standards and environmental guidelines. Focus on sustainability and energy efficiency to meet modern consumer expectations.
- Adaptation to Industry Trends: Continuously optimize internal processes and leverage datadriven insights to remain competitive in the hospitality industry.
Qualifications :
Required Skills:
- Leadership & Team Management: Oversee staff across various departments maintain morale and ensure efficiency in daily operations. Foster a positive work culture to enhance guest service and reduce employee turnover.
- Financial Acumen: Manage budgets control costs and monitor revenue streams to maintain profitability. Make datadriven decisions to optimize expenses.
- Guest Experience & Service Excellence: Ensure a seamless guest journey from checkin to checkout. Maintain high service standards handle complaints and respond to guest feedback.
- ProblemSolving & Crisis Management: Address overbookings staffing shortages and other disruptions with effective solutions.
- Technology & Data Proficiency: Utilize hotel management software analytics tools and automation to streamline processes and enhance the guest experience ITsavvy to be able to assist staff with minor technical issues.
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Understand health and safety laws labor regulations and environmental guidelines to keep the hotel compliant and avoid legal risks.
Qualifications:
- Fluent (spoken and written) in the following languages: EN FR NL
- Proven experience (minimum 2 years in an HOD role) in hotel operations management experience as a front office manager is a plus
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of financial management and budgeting
- Proficiency in hotel management software (OperaCloud) and data analytics tools
- ITsavvy
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards
Additional Information :
Offer and advantages:
- Marketcompetitive salary
- Performance bonus based on achieved objectives
- 13th month salary
- 100 coverage of public transport
- Meal vouchers 8/worked day
- Benefits and reduced rates in Accor hotels and partners
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime