About the Role
As an Operations Manager, you will be the engine of local operations, responsible for end-to-end service delivery for a portfolio of properties. This performance-driven role focuses on core operational KPIs including guest satisfaction, cleanliness, health and safety, and supplier performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at complex scheduling and problem-solving, and is passionate about creating seamless, five-star experiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage cleaning and maintenance schedules, allocating tasks to providers and ensuring timely service completion.
- Oversee daily operational coverage, responding to guest requests and managing check-in/check-out procedures.
- Review new bookings to proactively plan and resource all operational requirements.
- Coordinate and schedule all maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and clients.
- Recruit, onboard, and train new providers, ensuring they meet high standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all suppliers, managing communications, tracking hours, and reviewing performance.
- Monitor supplier performance through data, feedback, and spot checks.
- Process and approve client and provider adjustments.
- Implement and enforce quality standards through spot checks, property inspections, and adherence to cleaning checklists.
- Manage inventory for linen and guest consumables, coordinating orders.
- Ensure all properties comply with safety regulations by maintaining up-to-date safety certificates.
- Oversee key control processes and conduct regular storage inspections.
- Oversee the operational setup of new properties during onboarding, including photography, initial cleaning, key handover, and health & safety checks.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, managing and resolving guest and client resolution cases.
- Respond thoughtfully to guest reviews, addressing feedback and implementing changes.
- Manage client and guest communication preferences related to property information and "Guest Success" initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an Operations or Hospitality Management role.
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with demonstrable experience in complex scheduling.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a talent for handling escalations with a calm and professional demeanour.
- Experience managing third-party contractors, suppliers, or a distributed workforce.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using various software platforms and mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and task management.
- A hands-on attitude and willingness to be in the field conducting inspections and meeting providers.
- Experience in the short-term rental or property management industry is desirable.
- Familiarity with property management software (PMS) or ticketing systems is desirable.
- Must be based in London and able to travel to properties to carry out on-site visits.
- Flexible hours to meet business needs.
- May be required to work occasional evenings/ out of hours to meet operational demand.
- Occasional travel to other PTK territories for meetings and training.
Skills
- Complex scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Guest satisfaction
- Cleanliness management
- Health and safety compliance
- Supplier performance management
- Communication
- Time management
- Organisation
- Property management software
- Ticketing systems
Location
- London
Work Type
- Flexible working
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Operations Management
- Hospitality Management
Salary/Compensations
- £35,000
Benefits
- 22 days of holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Pension scheme with salary sacrifice, matching contributions up to 7%
- Enhanced maternity pay—up to 90% of salary for six months
- Bonus scheme available after passing probation
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Flexible Work Arrangements
About the Company
- Pass the Keys is the UK’s leading full-service short-let and holiday-let management company, simplifying property hosting for homeowners since 2015.
- Founded by Alexander Lyakhotskiy to address the challenges of short-let management, we’ve grown into a network of 70+ franchise partners across the UK, Spain, and Northern Ireland.
- Our mission is to empower homeowners by delivering a hassle-free hosting experience while ensuring an exceptional guest stay.
- A Global Vision: Join an ambitious company aspiring to be the global leader in short-let and holiday-let property management.
- A Strong Company Culture: Our four core values—Drive, Evolve, Take Pride, and Together—guide everything we do.
- Autonomy & Independence: We manage by results, not input. No micromanagement—just accountability and impact.
- A Great Team: Work alongside inspiring colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.
