Vice President Hotel Operations - Atlantis The Royal

Vice President Hotel Operations - Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis, The Royal will forever change the landscape of Dubai. Crafted by the world's leading designers, architects and artists, this iconic destination will offer extraordinary stays, dining, attractions and entertainment.

We exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests' expectations at every possible turn.

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager & SVP Operations, this role provides leadership to the Rooms Division teams across the resort. Overseeing VIP Services/Butlers, Front Office, Front Service, Concierge, Housekeeping, Royal Club, Spa and Residences in addition to Transportation and Airport Services across Atlantis Dubai. Driving standards, revenues, cost control, guest and colleague satisfaction, with the aim of achieving optimum financial returns.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the seamless arrival and departure process for the guests, by managing the third-party casuals as well as the resorts team.
• Develop and implement property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the resort's guests and colleagues while providing ROI.
• Leadership of the operational management team to maximize efficiency and achieve the highest volume of revenue and EBIDTA.
• Responsible for delivery of budgeted targets - payroll costs, Rooms costs to ensure margins and cost reduction targets are achieved.
• Ensure that standards of service are maintained across the entire operation, by using the Standards and Procedures and a commitment to both on and off job training.
• To work closely with all operational Directors/Managers to ensure the Resort is in full compliance with licensing regulations, Health and Safety policies, Food Hygiene regulations and other local policy and procedures.
• Ensure that the operational departments work effectively as one team to provide a seamless service across the operation.
• To actively support Operational Innovation, developing an attitude of continuous improvement through colleague involvement.
• Maintaining a business environment based on the Code of Conduct and Company Vision.
• Conducting frequent and thorough inspections of the resort operations to ensure service excellence and condition of the property are consistently maintained.
• Verifying that the best products are used in the resort operation on a regular basis.
• Taking responsibility for the timely delivery of capital projects within the building to ensure company assets are effectively maintained.
• To conduct or chair regular communication meetings with department heads and actively participate in relevant business meetings to facilitate effective communication.
• Ensuring that each operation is accounted for separately as an individual profit center, the HOD's are fully accountable for its profitability and the operational budget strictly adhered to.
• Staying up to date with financial results (budget versus actual) in sales and cost areas and ensure that sales and profit are maximized.
• Controlling expenses and recommend and implement measures to control them.
• Together with the department heads, take a leading role in positively representing the company with guests, reinforcing a customer-focused approach to resort operations at all times.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Previous Experience in a senior leadership level role and/or Hotel Manager within luxury hospitality.
• Experience of managing multiple operational functions within large sized hotel/resort.
• Hotel Management School, Degree or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• High level of adaptability and decision making.