Director of Operations Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg at Radisson Hotel Group

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Operations:

• Ensures the smooth running of the hotel, where all areas of the business operation are managed and that the guest service experience is delivered to the highest levels
• Working proactively with Heads of Department and key stakeholders to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution
• Implements strategies where key hotel metrics are identified, communicated and delivered
• Works with key stakeholders, effectively manages and reviews the life cycle of the team within the hotel, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance
• Works to deliver the hotel budget and business plan, ensuring that all areas of the hotel operation are controlled. Maximizing sales and profit, business opportunities and brand reputation, productivity and performance
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Reviews and scrutinizes business operations, objectives and best practices, providing recommendations that will drive financial performance and provide added value
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing followup as required

Requirements of the Director of Operations:

• Proven experience in hotel operations with strong problemsolving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with a handson approach and leadbyexample work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
• Strong communication skills