The Hoxton is coming to Hamburg!

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss-crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

We are looking for a Director of Rooms to join our team at The Hoxton, Hamburg.

What you’ll do…

To take overall responsibility for the management of the housekeeping, maintenance and front office teams, ensuring guests are well cared for and guest expectations are exceeded.
To ensure that all hotel standard operating procedures are trained and adhered to.
To own the rooms P&L contributing to annual budget planning and ensuring expenses are kept in line.
To own all quality evaluation processes and strive to improve all qualitative metrics.
To take ownership of problem solving and ensure guest satisfaction levels are the highest possible.
To pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures across housekeeping, maintenance, and front office.
Responsible for the accurate completion of all people documentation including payroll, recruitment, disciplinary and grievance and appraisal documentation.
To coach and develop the team, ensuring that they are well motivated and informed.
To set stretching yet realistic objectives for the team, monitoring these and providing regular feedback.
To be ultimately accountable for delivering projects that involve housekeeping, maintenance and front office teams.
To pro-actively project manage any changes in policies and procedures for housekeeping, maintenance and front office.
To achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service to both external and internal customers, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.
To ensure all health and safety procedures and policies are adhered to at all times.
To be a member of the hotel crisis and fire teams and to be fully conversant in all related procedures.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
You are an experienced, commercially savvy operator and have prior experience in a similar role.
You are comfortable with the strategic as well as day to day detail.
You have a high level of verbal and written communication skills, and computer skills.
You have experience of Micros Fidelio Opera, and KnowCross.
A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
Food on us during your shift.
Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.

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