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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. NOVOTEL
  4. Rooms

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Novotel London Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom

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REF90522P

Rooms Division Manager

Region

Europe and North Africa


Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

Rooms Division Manager

Novotel Canary Wharf – London

Are you a natural leader who loves being on the floor, inspiring teams, and creating memorable guest experiences? Novotel Canary Wharf is looking for a Rooms Division Manager to take ownership of Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest’s Services and Finance operations in one of London’s most vibrant hotels.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Rooms Division Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, room readiness, guest flow, team productivity, and brand compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily Front Office,  Housekeeping and Guest Services operations to ensure smooth, efficient service delivery
  • Control room readiness, occupancy flow, and turn-around times
  • Ensure consistent application of Novotel and Accor brand standards
  • Conduct daily inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
  • Ensure full audit readiness and compliance with internal and brand requirements

Performance & Coordination

  • Work closely with Revenue Management to optimise occupancy and room allocation
  • Coordinate with Maintenance to manage defects, preventative maintenance, and room availability
  • Monitor operational KPIs including guest satisfaction, cleanliness scores, productivity, and costs
  • Support budget control, labour efficiency, and stock management within the Rooms Division

People & Team Management

  • Lead, schedule, and support Front Office and Housekeeping teams to meet operational demands
  • Deliver daily briefings and structured shift handovers
  • Coach supervisors and team members through on-the-job training and performance feedback
  • Drive consistency, accountability, and cross-training across the Rooms Division

Guest Experience & Service Recovery

  • Manage guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery in line with brand standards
  • Ensure prompt resolution of operational issues affecting the guest experience
  • Maintain visible leadership presence during peak periods

Qualifications

About You

  • Proven operational experience in Front Office and/or Housekeeping management
  • Strong understanding of room operations, standards, and daily controls
  • Confident, hands-on leader with excellent organisational skills
  • Able to manage priorities, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

What We Offer

  • Structured training and development through Accor and the Heartist® program
  • Competitive salary with performance-related incentives
  • Clear career progression within a global hospitality group
  • A professional, fast-paced working environment with strong operational focus
  • Commitment to responsible and sustainable hospitality

Apply Now

If you are a driven Rooms professional with a strong operational mind-set and leadership experience, we invite you to apply and join the team at Novotel Canary Wharf.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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