Director of Operations – Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul

As Director of Operations, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Director of Operations, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the hotel to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of the resort experience by keeping abreast of industry trends and practices and updating knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
• Lead a team of engaged and experienced managers who each manage their own teams on a daily basis to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.
• Support the General Manger to ensure that the annual budget is met and exceeded in terms of both revenue generation and cost control, while delivering a crafted experience for all of our guests and fostering a desirable place to work for all of our hosts.
• Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
• Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Director of Operations, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or equivalent, plus four to six years of general management experience in a high-level operations role or some prior general management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. More than 3 years’ experience in a similar luxury hotel role plus multi-departmental experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Turkish; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Operations at Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.

Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand’s vision: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

You’re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life’s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures, and meaningful experiences.

It’s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say. A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us.

Let the journey begin.

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.

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