Hotel Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
De Vere Latimer Estate
Hotel Operations ManagerDe Vere Latimer Estate, Chesham Buckinghamshire - Up to £50,000 per annum plus 20% bonus
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As the Hotel Operations Manager at De Vere Latimer Estate you will work alongside Ross Blezard our General Manager to ensure the business runs smoothly and to maximise on the property's extensive capital investment.
The Hotel Operations Manager will have a particular focus on driving revenue and service delivery as well as financially critiquing all cost KPI’s across the Hotel.
You will work closely with all the departments within the hotel with a number of direct reports to include the Restaurant & Bars Manager, Conference & Banqueting Manager, Head Housekeeper and Front Office Manager. We are a supportive leadership team who are focused on our people – their development, engagement and well-being.
About you:
- You will have experience of high volume conference & events along with restaurant and bars management and an understanding of front office and housekeeping operations
- You will have a positive approach and excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team
- You have a service orientated approach and a passion for high standards with experience of coaching, developing and training team members
- You will be organised, flexible and able to work well under pressure
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Hotel Operations Manager.
- £50,000 per annum plus 20% performance related bonus scheme
- 33 days holiday each year, including bank holidays
- BUPA private medical healthcare and discounted rates for your family
- An additional paid day off for your birthday, with a £20 love to shop voucher to celebrate the occasion
- An annual complimentary 2 nights stay in a De Vere property to celebrate your employment anniversary, with additional monetary rewards for long service milestones
- £50 colleague stays with De Vere and discounted friends & family rates with 50% discount on all the Food & Beverage items that you enjoy during your stay
- Complimentary use of the Hotels gym facilities
- Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, which includes discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities, including access to senior Apprenticeship programmes and study support
- Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Company Life Assurance scheme
De Vere Latimer Estate: Nestled in the magnificent Chiltern Hills, De Vere Latimer Estate combines contemporary facilities with elegant Victorian architecture, all set within 30 acres of glorious parkland. The estate has 205 bedrooms and 27 meeting and event spaces plus 3 restaurants, 5 bars, a gym and swimming pool.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Operations Manager roles across De Vere Latimer Estate's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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