The Hotel Manager is an EXCO role responsible for managing all aspects of the Hotel Operation inclusive of Rooms Division and F&B division, working alongside EXCO to ensure the delivery of Raffles London’s at The OWO experience throughout the entire guest journey, meanwhile ensuring optimisation of forecast and budget. The Hotel Manager will lead, coach and empower the team to give the team a sense of purpose and in effect generate organisational success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be present to personally welcome key residents and guests. To continually review guest feedback.
2. Communicates in an effective and timely manner with ExCo and the Managing Director on matters which requires the attention of ExCo and the Managing Director, whilst leading and guiding the ExCo and management teams in driving the hotel to achieve its brand and guest driven goals.
3. Leads by example in living the Raffles brand values and established service culture as well as Code of Ethics.
4. Sets, plans and directs the operational departments to achieve agreed goals of gross operating profit through attaining competitive RevPar Index, Average Check and CPOR goals.
5. Supports the hotel’s annual budgeting process and adheres to the KH/Accor established guidelines.
6. Constantly identifies new revenue opportunities and improvement of existing revenue streams. Ensures intelligent use of funds available by optimising spending yet ensuring availability of funds for needed improvements and new initiatives.
7. Works collaboratively with the F&B Director to ensure F&B concepts, service of sequence and product are aligned with vision and market trends at all times.
8. Ensures guests the experience Raffles London at The OWO experience inclusive of Forbes and LQA standards and aims to achieve the scores and goals set.
9. Helps and supports to establish positive owner relations through proper and appropriate communications with the appointed Owner’s representative.
10. Supports and helps to prepare and submit the weekly GM reports to Corporate Office and Owners.
11. Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities to make informed, sound decisions that align with Accor’s vision and values.
12. Makes Guests and their needs a primary focus by gaining firsthand guest information. Establishes and grows effective relationships to build the business.
13. Understands and utilises economic, financial, industry and organisational data to track business, identify opportunities to establish solid business cases. Interprets business indicators and forecast outcomes to inform business strategies and plans.
14. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and change. Seeks and encourages others to create and evaluate innovative approaches to existing work practices. Supports and implements change strategies and measures and monitors the impact of innovation and change on business results.
15. Translates strategy into operational results by obtaining, comparing and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long range goal or vision. Identifies opportunities that enhance performance.
Additional Information
Why join our Raffles team?
Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:
* 31 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
* 20% annual bonus.
* Staff meals whilst on duty.
* Free dry cleaning for uniform.
* Employer pension contribution of 9%.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Life Assurance 3x salary.
* Family Bupa healthcare and Solo Dental care plans.
* Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
* Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
* Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
* Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
* Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
* Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
* Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
* Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.
What are the Raffles Values?
Be You: Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.
Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.
Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.
Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.
Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.
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