Operations Managers

Novotel Leicester – Hotel Operations Manager

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry‑leading benefits that include:

• Industry‑leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio‑wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company sick pay – Giving you peace of mind when you need it the most
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events
• Free staff parking

As the Operations Manager at Adagio & Novotel Leicester, you will be responsible for implementing standard operating procedures across all hotel departments, ensuring effective performance management, contributing to the strategic business plan, maximising revenue opportunities, and overseeing hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager. You will prioritise the customer experience by analysing guest feedback and implementing action plans. Collaborating with department heads, you will lead recruitment efforts, foster team development, and promote a culture of service excellence.

This role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement, including potential delegation of General Manager responsibilities and involvement in enhancing the daily guest experience.

• Experience and a successful track record of managing at HOD level within a hotel or hospitality venue, experience within a major global brand is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills:
  Our operations Managers are strong leaders with the ability to motivate and manage our hotel team with extensive experience in creating and implementing strategies that drive success.
• You’ll have extensive experience of working within structured team environment and able to demonstrate effective influencing skills.
• You’ll be highly commercially driven, thinking like a customer but always acting like an owner.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a good team player.
• Experience managing a busy team to improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues, recognising good performance.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'.

So, click apply today, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

• Novotel Leicester Novotel Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4SH
• Job INT
  24679
• Branch Novotel Leicester
• Location Leicester
• Salary/Benefits £55000.00
• Contract type Permanent
• Hours Full Time
• Shift pattern Flexible
• Hours per week 40
• Date posted 17/02/2026
• Closing date 19/03/2026