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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong leadership skills, hotel management experience, excellent communication, strategic thinking, and a customer-focused approach to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • You oversee hotel operations, manage staff, ensure guest satisfaction, handle budgets, implement policies, and drive revenue growth while maintaining high service standards.

Requirements

  • - Key people skills
  • - Ability to get the best out of a team
  • - Experience in hotel operations
  • - Strong leadership qualities
  • - Effective communication skills
  • - Experience in mentoring and supporting team members
  • - Ability to set and achieve guest satisfaction targets
  • - Familiarity with brand standards for hotel products
  • - Experience in collaborating with HR teams
  • - Ability to host meetings and liaise with different departments

Responsibilities

  • As a Deputy General Manager, You Will
  • Be yourself!
  • Set guest satisfaction targets and ensure these are met, using guests’ feedback and surveys
  • Lead from the front and get stuck in – you’re the face of the hotel operation!
  • Regularly inspect rooms to ensure our product is to brand standard
  • Mentor team members in your hotel, who are undertaking in-house Learning & Development programmes in support of their career
  • Collaborate with your local HR team to host engaging activities for your team
  • Host weekly operations meetings to discuss events and groups – you’ll liaise with the Meetings & Events team to ensure your hotel is ready to deliver!

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Deputy General Manager at Leonardo Hotels?

As a Deputy General Manager, you will oversee hotel operations, ensure guest satisfaction through feedback and surveys, mentor team members, collaborate with the HR team on engaging activities, and host weekly operations meetings regarding events and groups.

What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

We are looking for candidates with strong people skills, the ability to inspire and get the best out of their team, as well as experience in hotel or hospitality management.

What kind of support and development opportunities does Leonardo Hotels provide?

Leonardo Hotels offers ongoing job-related training with clear paths for progression, including the “High Potential Programme” designed to develop Deputy General Managers into Hotel Managers, along with an ILM certificate and IoH membership.

What benefits can I expect as a Deputy General Manager?

Benefits include a quarterly bonus scheme, an enhanced pension plan, special rates on hotel rooms, meals during shifts, a talent referral scheme, access to company wellness support, and participation in team celebrations and recognition events.

How does Leonardo Hotels support work-life balance for its employees?

The company organizes team-building activities and celebrations, such as Thank You Week and Employee Awards Celebrations, which fosters a fun and friendly working environment, contributing to overall work-life balance.

Is there room for advancement within the company?

Yes, Leonardo Hotels emphasizes career development and progression, particularly through the High Potential Programme, which is aimed at helping Deputy General Managers advance to Hotel Manager positions.

What type of hotel environment can I expect at Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island?

The hotel offers a modern setting with stylish rooms and contemporary furnishings. It features various dining options, multiple function rooms, a pool, a sauna, a gym, and ample free parking, presenting a vibrant and dynamic work atmosphere.

What does the recruitment process look like for this role?

The recruitment process focuses on personality and attitude, specifically how candidates interact with others and embody the company's values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive, and Willing.

How does Leonardo Hotels value its employees?

Every team member is individually valued and respected. The company strives to create a positive workplace culture through engagement, team activities, and performance-based rewards.

Can you tell me more about the company culture at Leonardo Hotels?

The company culture emphasizes genuine hospitality, teamwork, and recognition. Employees can expect a supportive environment that celebrates efforts and achievements, while providing a variety of activities to involve everyone in the community.

Welcome to Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, formerly known as Jurys Inn! #ComeJoinUs

Travel & Leisure
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Leonardo Hotels is one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in Europe with over 150 hotels in 13 countries, 52 of which are within the UK & Ireland. Leonardo Hotels are ideally located for sightseeing, shopping and business, and all our hotels have spacious comfortable bedrooms to relax in. Whether it is our 24 hour available staff, free WiFi or plentiful buffet breakfast, at Leonardo Hotels the little things make big differences. So whether you are visiting us as a business or leisure guest, a warm welcome awaits. #ComeJoinUs