Director of Operations
Requisition ID
2026-75501
Category
Rooms Operations
Job Location
US-PA-Philadelphia
Property
The Bellevue Hotel
Compensation Type
Yearly
Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
First opened in 1904, The Bellevue-Stratford quickly established itself as one of the most celebrated hotels in the nation-designed in the French Renaissance style and renowned as a vibrant gathering place for presidents, royalty, and cultural icons. After decades of prominence, the historic property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and underwent an extensive restoration beginning in 2021. Reopened in 2024, The Bellevue now stands as a reimagined, multifaceted destination that honors its legacy while welcoming a new generation of travelers, reaffirming its place as The Grand Dame of Broad Street. Its revival has already earned significant industry recognition, including the 2025 AHEAD Americas Awards for Hotel of the Year and Best Guest Rooms, a #6 ranking in Conde Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards for the Mid-Atlantic, and Gold Key Awards for Best Midscale Lobby and Best Midscale Hotel.
Overview
The Director of Operations is responsible for continually focusing on achieving hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and developing employees, while maintaining the integrity of the hotel.
Responsibilities
Focus on front office operation, including training, scheduling, daily duties, etc.
Tour the operating departments, daily making adjustments as needed via department heads.
Conduct weekly staff meetings, including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards, and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts.
Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers, M.I.D.s and available supervisors.
Ensure that all department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and Highgate Hotel standard checkbook accounting procedures.
Develop managers for future advancement through competency training and corporate sponsored training programs.
Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled.
Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees.
Adhere to all Highgate Hotel policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance.
Oversee and assist in the Highgate Hotel's budget process as required.
Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation.
Inspect rooms regularly (weekly at a minimum) with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer.
Ensure complete processing of invoices daily by using the A/P process.
Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly, in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar.
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers.
Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient in their interactions with guests, management and all other employees.
On a monthly basis, forecast the hotel's financial position by estimating revenues and line-by-line expenses. Analyze previous and projected data to generate an accurate Reforecast.
Prepare and conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for departmental staff.
Interview all prospective final candidates for any vacant management position within the hotel prior to any offer being extended.
Perform all department manager performance appraisals according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s, and ensure that managers are in compliance to the standards in their administration of performance appraisals to their staff.
Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all management personnel according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers are in compliance to the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
Perform any other duties as requested by the Vice President of Operations, Regional Director of Operations, General Manager.
Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to Highgate Hotel S.O.P.'s.
Meet clients on the property, including meeting contacts and potential clients touring the property, to assist in the sales effort.
Be in the public areas during peak times, greeting guests and offering assistance as needed.
Ensure procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically with regard to security and monthly safe audits are followed and occur.
Ensure monthly credit meetings are conducted and take an active role in the hotel credit and collection policies.
Complete required corporate training modules, and become certified to train those as required.
Ensure that all scheduled meetings take place on the property.
Supervise all F&B personnel.
Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance with respect to the same. Perform any necessary follow-up, including forecasting.
Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations.
Work with other Executive Committee members and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the F&B department.
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis.
Monitor quality of service and product.
Cooperate in menu planning and preparation.
Ensure timely purchase of F&B items, within budget allocation.
Oversee operations of the employee cafeteria.
Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
Ensure departmental compliance with SOP's.
Ensure the training o
