Hotel Manager

Ellasot ConsultingPort Harcourt & Rivers Stateroam-ngpublished 11/11/2026
Must-have:SecuritySeniorPrincipal

Responsibilities:

Hotel Operations Management:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Coordinate activities across departments, including Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Maintenance, Security, and Administration.
  • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Monitor daily hotel activities and ensure compliance with established operational standards.
  • Ensure rooms, facilities, and other hotel amenities are properly maintained.

Guest Relations and Customer Service:

  • Ensure guests receive excellent customer service throughout their stay.
  • Handle guest complaints, inquiries, and special requests professionally.
  • Develop strategies to improve guest satisfaction, retention, and loyalty.
  • Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements where necessary.

Staff and Human Resource Management:

  • Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of hotel employees.
  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff development.
  • Prepare staff duty schedules and ensure adequate staffing across departments.
  • Promote teamwork, discipline, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Address staff concerns and resolve workplace conflicts.

Financial and Budget Management:

  • Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, operational expenses, and revenue targets.
  • Monitor hotel income, expenditure, and cash flow.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve profitability.
  • Monitor room occupancy, room rates, and revenue performance.
  • Ensure proper financial reporting and accountability across departments.

Sales and Business Development:

  • Develop strategies to increase room occupancy and hotel revenue.
  • Identify opportunities for corporate bookings, partnerships, events, and other business opportunities.
  • Work with the marketing team to promote hotel services and facilities.
  • Monitor competitors and hospitality industry trends.

Health, Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant hospitality regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
  • Supervise hotel security and emergency preparedness procedures.
  • Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and maintenance standards.
  • Conduct regular inspections of hotel facilities and operations.

Reporting and Performance Management:

  • Prepare and submit regular operational and financial performance reports to Management.
  • Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure targets are achieved.
  • Identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
  • Provide Management with updates on hotel performance, staffing, guest satisfaction, and business growth.
  • Coordinate activities across departments, including Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Maintenance, Security, and Administration.
  • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Monitor daily hotel activities and ensure compliance with established operational standards.
  • Ensure rooms, facilities, and other hotel amenities are properly maintained.

Requirement:

  • HND in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in hotel or hospitality management.
  • At least 2–3 years in a managerial or senior supervisory position.
  • Strong knowledge of hotel operations, front office management, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations.
  • Experience in budgeting, financial management, and revenue optimization.
  • Good understanding of hotel management software and reservation systems.
  • Knowledge of hospitality standards, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.