Job Description - Director of Operations - Conrad Manila (HOT0B3BT)
Work Locations: Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, PH 1000
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
What will I be doing? As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Support the overall strategic management of the hotel by establishing effective working relationships with senior colleagues, particularly the General Manager (GM), Commercial Director (CD), Director of Finance (DOF) & Director of Human Resources (DHR). Fully contribute to the design of the hotel's business strategy. Actively participate in key management issues in the property (Capital projects, refurbishment, training, customer service). Actively support the CD by ensuring that Front Desk and F&B staff are fully trained and committed to upselling. Actively support the CD in the generation of revenue by ensuring the highest possible level of collaboration in Conference & Banqueting organization to maximize yield and profit. Train and implement Hilton standards and related departmental regulations. Conduct routine inspections of all areas of the hotel to ensure that the hotel's hardware and software are in optimum condition. Make a detailed and reasonable cost control plan to control operating costs of each department to maximize operating profit without compromising Hilton standards, safety procedures, and guest experience. Analyze costs on a monthly basis and prepare action plans for cost per occupied room, food cost, beverage costs, payroll including overtime and other expenses such as for outsourced labor or services. Manage all direct reports professionally, encouraging good teamwork and operations. Make or approve appropriate annual/quarterly/monthly budgets, targets, and work plans for each direct report. Conduct regular Operations meetings including all direct reports. Supervise team members' performance and grooming daily. Ensure that duty rosters are based on the needs of the hotel and are compliant with labor laws. Ensure the highest standards of quality in all aspects of the hotel operation, guaranteeing that brand values and standards are never compromised. Ensure highest possible levels of customer service across the operation ensuring that our Brand Promise is alive; aiding in the achievement of our Brand Promise Scorecard. Actively follow up on Stay Experience & mystery reports instituting corrective actions in a fast and effective manner. Responsible for the Hotel's Quality Assurance – capitalizing on all the resources available, maximizing the required preparation needed and the management of QA results as necessary to correct/reform and raise standards. Actively investigate what further reforms to the operation may be necessary to augment guest overall experience. Ensure that brand standards/use of logo are never compromised. Ensure that hotel and direct reports achieve all key targets including but not limited to revenue, profit, Stay Experience, QA, turnover, etc. Work with Commercial Director and Director of Food & Beverage to ensure that all aspects of F&B are operating cost effectively (menu presentations/menu/pricing/promotions and ongoing activities). Supervise and head all hotel activities, such as celebrations, decorations, communication and coordination with conference organizers, etc. Evaluate competitors' products and price policies twice a year. Ensure that VIP guests receive the care and service they deserve every day. Adhere to the hotel's security and emergency policies and procedures. Assist the General Manager in all activities and functions related to the daily operations of the hotel. Complete relevant tasks assigned by the General Manager. Acting deputy in the General Manager's absence. The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice. Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. What are we looking for? A Director of Operations serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Hospitality: Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity: Do the right thing, all the time. Leadership: Strive to be a leader in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork: A team player in everything you do. Ownership: Take ownership of your actions and decisions. Now: Operate with a sense of urgency and discipline. Dynamic leadership. Versatile and results-oriented. Strategic thinker and well-organized. Previous experience in a similar role in a luxury international hotel is a must. College degree or equivalent. At least 3 years of relevant experience. Experienced in the Hospitality, Travel or Leisure industry management. Proficient in English and Chinese to meet business needs. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Resourceful, creative, and able to maintain flexibility. Experience in F&B and Rooms Management preferred. What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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