Operations Manager in Adelaide, Australia

At Hotel Indigo, we welcome all guests into our neighborhood and share our love for the place we call home. We inspire them to explore and discover different perspectives, so everyone one of them can create new stories of their own. Set in the food mecca that is Adelaide Markets, this is a hotel for locals and visitors alike. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets comprises 145 guest rooms, a lively restaurant- Market & Meander, and the iconic rooftop bar- Merrymaker with panoramic views of Adelaide, we are setting the trend for local dining and cosmic cocktails!

At Hotel Indigo®  our team members are full of neighbourhood knowledge; they know where to find the hidden gems worth exploring. That’s the Hotel Indigo way. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Hotel Indigo brand you’re more than just a job title.

Inspiring truly memorable neighbourhood experiences is what we are known for. At one of IHG’s leading lifestyle properties, and the first Hotel Indigo to be launched in Australia, we’re looking for an Operations Manager who knows how to bring the best out of people, maintain exceptional standards and maximise financial returns.

With a hands-on approach, the Operations Manager will lead the day to day operations and overall revenue generation of the hotel, and will be responsible for the running of the Food & Beverage, Rooms Division and Maintenance departments.

Our hotel has an established and unique Food & Beverage offering, so the Operations Manager will bring creativity and collaboration to continue growing our neighbourhood story.

This role would be suitable for an ambitious first-time operations manager, and the ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Partnering with the General Manager on the Hotel’s performance to key metrics – while also stepping up in their absence

• Driving revenue generation for the overall hotel, with a focus on a creative and inspiring Food & Beverage strategy

• Forming and sustaining strategic external alliances to support the Hotel’s positioning

• Actively promoting the Hotel and brand through community and professional involvement

• Assisting with budgeting and financial management, including monitoring expenses and revenue

• Developing the team and improving their performance through coaching and feedback, and creating performance and development goals for colleagues

• Creating and fostering an engaged and productive work environment that focuses on teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing memorable and inspired experiences

What we need from you:

• Previous experience in a hotel management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Previous head of department experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity preferred

• Strong Food & Beverage management background

• Proven capability to build, motivate and lead an effective team that delivers results and is highly engaged

• Great communication skills, passion for delivering results, and developing people and self

• Ability to manage complex relationships and key stakeholders

• Comprehension of Hotel systems and revenue management principles

• Required Certifications – South Australia Responsible Persons Badge, nationally accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, current First Aid qualification

• A full Australian Drivers Licence

• The unrestricted right to work in Australia

What you can expect from us:

Let’s #GoFurtherTogether and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that support you throughout your IHG career journey.

• Monthly mobile allowance

• Carpark on site

• Proactive paid wellness and mental health days

• Paid birthday leave – hip hip hooray!

• Enhanced parental leave

• Some of the best discounts across our IHG Hotels & Resorts for accommodation and food & beverageA massive discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers – to help your salary go further

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

To find out more about Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets visit – https://adelaide.hotelindigo.com/

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook – @hotelindigoadelaidemarkets

Follow us on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotel-indigo-adelaide-markets/

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.