Rooms Division Manager

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We are looking for a FUN, PASSIONATE & EXTROVERTED Rooms Division Manager who wants to join our FANTASTIC MANAGEMENT TEAM at a VIBRANT central London Hotel which has 312 bedrooms and 17 meeting rooms including the Shaw Theatre. You will be responsible for the Front Office and Housekeeping teams

Responsibilities

• Assist employees improve their skills and provides support for career development
• Develop a close relationships with guests throughout their stay with the aim of gaining their loyalty
• Often being present in the lobby and at reception in order to meet guests on a daily basis
• Defining and implementing hotel strategy
• Ensure that guests receive a warm and personal welcome from the Front Office team
• Know the behaviour patterns of regular guests and issues instructions to the different teams within the department
• Ensure all guest complaints are dealt with in a professional manner and ensure the team are proactive with our guests when dealing with all enquires
• Draw up the annual budget for the departments and follow up implementation
• Implements the rooms pricing policy in an effort to optimise REVPAR
• Motivates and drives the team to attain the department's quantative targets
• Manages headcount to ensure it matches the level of activity in line with the predefined budget
• Checks and analyses the dashboard charts prepared by the Heads of Department
• Takes part in "Debtor" meetings and runs thorough checks on files in litigation
• Analyses financial results and takes corrective measures as necessary throughout the year
• Decides on the department's investments in conjunction with the General Manage
• Modifies working methods to comply with brand philosophy
• Develops trust, openness and team spirit within the department
• Involves and motivates their teams
• Ensures headcount matches the level of activity within their departments
• Recruits the Heads of Department under their responsibility
• Takes part in or validates the recruitment of all team members
• Carries out annual talent reviews on the people directly under their responsibility, sets targets and provides support for career development
• Validates the annual talent reviews carried out by the Heads of Department that report into them
• Supervises and coordinates the departments: ensures they are well organised and run smoothly
• Respects and ensures respect of labour regulations

Experience

• Knowledge of OPERA is desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role in a busy hotel environment is essential

Perks:
✨ Two Complimentary Bonus Breaks per year in Accor Hotels across the UK
✨ Pension Scheme and employee discounts worldwide
✨ Free meals on duty & gym access
✨ Up to 33 days annual leave

Salary: £60,000 per annum plus 10% annual bonus

Please Note - The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!