CareerPlan

Director of Operations

Hamilton, Waikato Region, nzFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead operational pre-opening journey and day-to-day performance for a new luxury hotel, ensuring readiness of departments, systems, and service standards.

Role type

Senior IC hotel operations director

Builds

A new Pullman hotel (rooms, F&B, events, wellbeing floor) for business and leisure travelers

Domain

Hospitality / Luxury Hotel Operations

Required skills

Hotel operations leadership, Rooms/F&B operations, Pre-opening project management, Team coaching, Compliance and risk management, Financial performance focus

Preferred skills

Premium/luxury hospitality experience, Commercial acumen, Building operational culture from scratch

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead operational pre-opening journey, Partner with GM on operational strategy, Lead and coach operational teams, Drive guest experience and service excellence, Collaborate with Commercial/Finance/People teams, Maintain compliance and workplace health standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC