About the Role
The Hotel Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, management, supervision, and analysis of results from all hotel departments. This role involves managing and inspiring high-performing teams, ensuring smooth implementation of Meliá Hotels International procedures and policies, and supporting the Director of Operations in strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the Director of Operations in designing and implementing projects, programs, strategies, budgets, and action plans.
- Analyze the Business Plan with the Director of Operations.
- Analyze weekly results for financial projections, occupancy-based staffing reports, and brand standards.
- Ensure decisions align with budget guidelines to increase income and control costs.
- Identify and resolve deviations from goals.
- Participate in budget development and track actions to improve identified areas.
- Assist with forecast meetings and Business Reviews.
- Encourage teamwork and communication between departments.
- Guide Heads of Department and the Executive Committee to increase employee satisfaction.
- Support and develop managers regarding departmental objectives, standards, and quality results.
- Ensure leadership styles align with the organization's culture.
- Participate in setting departmental goals and follow up on action plan results.
- Participate in union meetings and assist with union-related issues.
- Promote training and professional development for all staff.
- Assist with daily briefings and lead meetings.
- Supervise and evaluate quality standards and facility maintenance.
- Ensure adequate security measures for guests and team members.
- Analyze and address customer service complaints.
- Actively participate in implementing the Business Plan and defining business strategy.
- Assume responsibilities and decision-making for hotel operations.
- Ensure all departmental areas comply with Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Hotel Manager/Resident Manager role is required.
- Experience in a City Hotel is preferred.
- Previous leadership within a Premium hotel is preferred.
- International experience is preferred.
- Functional knowledge of all department operations.
- Demonstrated ability in Human Resources Management & Talent Development.
- Knowledge of IT tools used in hotel management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- High geographical flexibility is preferred.
- Able to reside in Berlin, Germany.
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Talent Development
- IT tools used in hotel management
- Microsoft Office
- English (High level)
- German (Preferred)
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience as Hotel Manager/Resident Manager
Education Level
- University diploma/degree, preferably in Tourism (or equivalent Hospitality and Tourism studies)
About the Company
- Meliá Hotels International offers unlimited growth and development opportunities globally.
- The company fosters a culture of personal and professional growth.
- Meliá values its employees as 'Very Inspiring People' (VIP), emphasizing warmth, proximity, and passion.
- The company is committed to sustainable growth through social responsibility.
Equal Opportunity
- Meliá Hotels International is committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace.
- The company promotes a corporate culture committed to effective equality and awareness.
- Meliá promotes equality and diversity, avoiding discrimination based on disability, race, religion, gender, or age.
- Diversity and inclusion are considered essential for the company's success.
