Role: Operations Manager
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, UK
Salary: £40,000 circa (Dependant on Experience)
Work Schedule: Full time, permanent, working 5 days out of 7
Start Date: As soon as possible
 
Achieve Hospitality are delighted to be partnering with a luxury golf resort in the Aberdeenshire area. The resort includes five-star accommodation at a historic lodge, along with fine dining and event-hosting facilities. It caters to both high-end leisure and corporate clientele.
 
They are keen for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team. Reporting directly into the Head of Operations you will be collaborating with multiple departments, have a high level of organisational and communication skills with a proven ability to lead, train and direct others, as well as a meticulous eye for detail. 
 
Role Responsibilities:
 

• You will take pride in ensuring every guest is welcomed warmly onto the resort with the efficient processing of their arrival and departure; you’ll also be proactive in providing information on all aspects of the estate and surrounding area.
• Maximising revenue opportunities by upselling the array of opportunities across the estate; you and your team will play a part in ensuring our guests enjoy a magical time; you’ll also make the appropriate reservations and pass relevant leads to the Sales team.
• Ensure all guest folios are settled in line with the company credit policy and follow up with those remaining open to finalise outstanding balances.
• Manage room, dining and event reservations, ensuring that every detail is meticulously checked and executed from start to finish.
• Day to day management of operational teams on shift, including deputising in the absence of departmental managers as required
• Oversee and manage team rotas, time sheets, cost control and other measures.
• Maintaining guest confidentiality and security at all times, following GDPR guidelines to enhance our guests’ stay while obtaining and recording accurate information on guest profiles for future stays
• Actively following all standards at each and every interaction with our guests, in person and by phone; leading from the front, making sure your team are following these standards and providing them with immediate feedback, development and coaching.
• Assisting with the onboarding and training of all new team members to ensure a warm welcome to the team, whilst also holding shift briefings and writing and facilitating training updates across the whole team to ensure that high levels of skills and knowledge are maintained.
• Participation in additional projects as assigned.
• Interacting with guests and resolving any concerns they may have promptly and efficiently, always thinking outside the box with a warm, professional and helpful attitude, to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way.

Candidate Requirements:

• Currently established in a similar role, you have an outstanding track record of customer service achievements.
• You take great pride in all that you do, you know your contribution is critical for both our guest experience and your team’s performance; you constantly look for opportunities to enhance the guest experience and drive positive changes within your team.
• You make sure that you and your team maintain a high standard of personal presentation through very particular grooming, presenting a professional and organised working environment at all times
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional, timely and courteous manner
• Strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; You are well organised and punctual with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask independently and as part of the wider team, within a busy, fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Industry relevant food and drink training and certifications.
• Full, clean, driving licence.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary – £40,000 circa (dependant on experience)
• Discount across the property
• Free Car Parking
• Pension Scheme

 
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please send your CV to laura.iveson@achievehospitality.com