Whytematter are proud to be supporting their client who are a Luxury Hotel in Cork, Ireland. As Operations Director, you will assist with the planning and direction of the safe and efficient operation of the Hotel. You will provide guests with a quality well maintained Hotel along with a quality service at all times. You will maximise on profitability through maximising on sales and keeping all costs to a minimum. You will be responsible for all operational departments in line with the vision mission and values of the hotel.

JOB DUTIES

General:

• Work in conjunction with the General Manager to develop a strategic business plan for the hotel.
• To ensure all items on the current business plan are implemented and followed through.
• Cover different shifts so as to be on the property at peak times.
• Ensure the necessary support is given to the Department Managers and Supervisors when needed.
• Ensure Revenue is maximised throughout the hotel, through efficient yield, upselling and revenue management.
• Ensure all internal control procedures are maintained per the standards set down by Finance and the General Manager.
• To ensure all revenue is accounted for through the proper accounting procedures
• Work with HR to ensure all HR policies and procedures are implemented as per the

employee handbook.

• Recruitment and selection of all managers, supervisors and employees.
• To assist in preparing and chairing the employee townhall meetings, monthly health and safety meeting and weekly operations / HOD meetings, weekly revenue meetings and weekly sales meetings.
• Implement standards of performance in all areas of the hotel and to ensure all procedures are documented.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of all areas of the hotel.
• Esure that all risk assessment audit actions are documented and completed following receipt from our insurance brokers. 
• . Liaise with and direct the operational teams on a daily basis – Front Office, Food & Beverage. 
• To be involved with the preparation and presentation of the annual hotel budget with the General Manager. 
• To ensure all managers are responsible for their areas of responsibility in terms of financial performance. 
• To ensure financial results are achieved and where sales are difficult to achieve to ensure all costs are flexed and controlled.
• To implement all agreed procedures for increasing sales and reducing costs.
• To work with the General Manager to ensure control procedures are in place.
• To be fully aware of what is going on in the local market place and take the necessary action. 

Successful candidate MUST come from a similar background and be within a travel distance of this luxury Cork Hotel.

For more information, please submit your CV or contact Kirsty directly on 07715582743.