Director of rooms Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Director of Rooms
FAIRMONT —Knutsford
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- In-person
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Personal Assistant to People & Culture Director
Valor Hospitality —Salford
- Hospitality
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Associate Director - PMQS
Gateley —Manchester
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Client Relations Executive
Elior UK —Manchester
- £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Director of Finance
Weaver Vale Housing Trust —Northwich
- £94,113.00 - £94,113.60 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Annual leave
11h
Account Director (Manchester)
The Good Influence —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Bar
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
- Sick pay
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Group Finance Director
Ford Hastings Limited —Manchester
- From £150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee stock ownership plan
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Senior Director of Operational Technology (Operations)
AstraZeneca —Macclesfield
- No degree
- Leadership
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Music Producer / Studio Engineer
Vibratone Sound Studio —Manchester
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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5d
Commercial Director
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Senior Facility Coordinator
ASICS —Warrington
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
OMF International (UK) —Manchester
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
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1d
Media Planning Director
Open Partners —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
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VacancyTitle: Facilities Coordinator
Grainger plc —Salford
- Part-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
Executive Assistant
LSH Auto —Stockport
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Referral programme
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1d
IT Manager
CMap —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
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- Employee discount
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Retail Event Manager (Golf)
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Project management
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Sales Director - Manchester
Datasite —Manchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- English
- Presentation skills
Office Manager
K3 Advisory Group —Manchester
- £27,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Investigator-Led Research Program Manager
Molnlycke Health Care —Oldham
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
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Director of Rooms

FAIRMONT -
Knutsford

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension

Qualifications

Hospitality
Profit & loss
Leadership
Financial acumen
Communication skills
Hotel experience

Full job description

Company Description

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

The Director of Rooms is a key pre-opening leader responsible for the successful set-up, launch and ongoing direction of all Rooms Division operations at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere. This role will establish Fairmont brand standards, recruit and develop high-performing teams, and design exceptional guest journeys from day one. Following opening, the Director of Rooms will drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and financial performance across the Rooms Division, ensuring a seamless transition from opening to steady-state operations.

Job Description

Lead the pre-opening planning and set-up of the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Relations, Concierge, and related functions
Champion Fairmont’s luxury service culture from pre-opening through launch, embedding brand standards, service rituals, and guest experience frameworks
Support the development and implementation of Rooms Division SOPs, policies, and operational standards in line with Fairmont requirements
Recruit, onboard, train, and develop the Rooms Division leadership team and colleagues in preparation for opening
Oversee the pre-opening training program, simulations, and trial stays to ensure operational readiness at opening
Partner with Engineering, Housekeeping, and project teams to support room readiness, snagging, and handover processes
Establish room inventory controls, out-of-order procedures, and preventative maintenance coordination ahead of opening
Work closely with Revenue Management, Sales, and Marketing to support pre-opening pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies
Support the development of Rooms Division budgets, forecasts, payroll models, and productivity standards for opening and stabilization
Act as a visible leader during pre-opening, soft opening, and opening phases, supporting teams and engaging with early guests
Oversee the end-to-end guest journey design, ensuring seamless experiences from pre-arrival to post-departure from day one
Establish guest feedback, service recovery, and online reputation processes in readiness for opening
Define KPIs and reporting frameworks to monitor performance during opening and stabilization
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, fire, and life safety standards prior to and following hotel opening

Qualifications

Degree in Tourism or Hospitality Management
Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar capacity
Proven senior leadership experience within Rooms Division operations in a luxury or upper-upscale hotel environment
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance
Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams and drive service excellence
Experience working within a branded luxury hotel environment (Fairmont, Accor, or similar preferred)
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving ability with a calm, guest-focused approach
Ability to engage effectively with luxury clientele and senior stakeholders
Upholds brand standards for professional conduct and presentation

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

Exclusive Discounts:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
- 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
Colleague restaurant
Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
You will benefit from training and development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits including pension
28 days of holiday including public holidays
1-5 days service award based on length of service
Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people

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