Director Of Operations in Rome

Director of Operations
Salary: €80,000 gross per annum + bonus 
Location: Rome, Italy

A well known 5-star property in the heart of Rome is looking for an experienced and hands-on Director of Operations to lead the hotel’s day-to-day operations with a strong focus on excellence, sustainability, and locally rooted hospitality. 

This role requires a leader with prior experience in similar environments, capable of managing key operational departments and closely partnering with culinary, Housekeeping, front of house and F&B teams to deliver a meaningful and consistent guest experience. The ideal candidate has previous experience in luxury hospitality in a similar position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations, working directly with key department heads including Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, and Culinary.
• Maintain close coordination with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to align service standards with brand and operational objectives.
• Ensure service quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction while aligning with brand values centered on wellness and environmental awareness.
• Monitor and manage departmental performance, support budgeting, P&L oversight, and financial forecasting in collaboration with the GM.
• Conduct regular reporting and audits in coordination with the corporate office; ensure compliance with operational standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the primary operational leader on-site, ensuring smooth and professional execution across all guest-facing and back-of-house functions.

Qualifications & Profile

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as Director of Operations in a 5-star luxury hotel environment; experience in wellness- or sustainability-focused properties is highly preferred.
• Deep operational knowledge, with particular strength in F&B and Culinary coordination.
• Strong background working in destinations or brands with a clear emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing.
• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and people development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple departments and guide cross-functional teams.
• Financially literate, with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to corporate stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with auditing processes, corporate KPIs, and reporting structures.

Director of Operations
Salary: €80,000 gross per annum + bonus 
Location: Rome, Italy

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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