Director of Operation

Accor Hotels & Resorts 

Naama Bay Promenade Beach Resort - ( Managed by Accor )

Strategically located in the heart of Sharm El-Sheikh, this upscale hotel features 520 elegantly appointed rooms, offering uninterrupted, direct views of the Red Sea coastline. With its prime beachfront setting, the property combines luxury, comfort, and exceptional access to the area's vibrant attractions and natural beauty

What You Will Be Doing:

• Ensure the smooth operation and coordination of the hotel through respective Department Heads (Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa & Health Club, Food & Beverage, and Culinary)
• Provide leadership that engages and motivates our team of exceptionally guest oriented Heartists
• Ensure a level of passion for guest service in our Heartists that achieves the #1 Guest Service spot in the North & Central America.
• Direct operational needs to ensure compliance with the hotel’s Annual Budget and 5 Year Strategic Plan
• Provide coaching; leadership development; and goal setting with hotel department heads
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Operations Budget/Plan and achieve the profit objectives therein
• Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage and Spa are accurately achieved
• Play a lead role in yield management for Rooms, Food & Beverage and Spa
• Be a key player in redevelopment and capital projects from an operations viewpoint
• Ensure the implementation and delivery of all Fairmont Standards
• Handle all guest concerns and ensure effective follow up thereof
• Assist in Labor Management and the maintenance of productivity levels
• Follow up on all guest comments, responding to any guest complaints or requests
• Approve with the Director of Finance, all contracts (i.e. cleaning, maintenance & repair, telephones, etc.)
• Provide active leadership role in the culture of Health and Safety and accident prevention
• Act as hotel champion and culture leader in hotel committees
• Oversee services rendered to The Residences (condo board association).
• Function as key member of the Hotel Executive Committee and Leadership Team, providing support and assistance to the Senior Managers and Executive Team
• Play a key role and lead change management for Rooms and Food & Beverage initiatives
• Assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Operations management with extensive experience in Rooms, Food & Beverage management and Spa operations experience
• Clear knowledge of budget planning & execution
• Post secondary diploma/degree in hospitality an asset
• Proven record to coordinate multiple departments to make gains towards targeted VOG, GOP, EES and Health & Safety results
• Exceptional interpersonal and guest relations skills
• Proven team-leader with outstanding motivational skills and coaching ability
• Ability to motivate developing leaders to act as entrepreneurs while implementing innovative, profit driven, guest satisfaction oriented solutions
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, holidays and various schedules