Rooms Division Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are looking for a Rooms Division Manager to join our team in the heart of Mayfair. Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane. Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award‑winning seasonal cuisine. We are seeking an exceptional Rooms Division Manager to lead our Front Office and Concierge teams, champion personalised luxury service, and elevate the guest journey at every stage. You will ensure a seamless guest experience, from pre‑arrival to departure, while overseeing daily operations across Reception, Guest Relations, Club Lounge, Instant Service, and Concierge. As a visible operational leader, you will support the achievement of Rooms revenue targets through effective upselling, inventory optimisation, and cost control, ensuring our brand’s commitment to genuine hospitality is delivered at every touchpoint. Key Responsibilities Lead all Front Office and Concierge operations, ensuring personalised, anticipatory service and a seamless guest journey from pre‑arrival to departure, with a strong focus on loyalty recognition and VIP engagement. Drive service excellence by upholding brand standards, monitoring guest feedback, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to elevate guest satisfaction. Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, and team development to optimise productivity, cost efficiency, and colleague engagement. Maintain expert operational knowledge, collaborating closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B, and Security to deliver a cohesive guest experience. Support Rooms Division commercial goals, contributing to overall hotel KPIs. Oversee and champion departmental recruitment, training, and retention. Requirements Proven Front Office leadership experience (2+ years) in a 5‑star hotel, with strong skills in training, process implementation, and audit compliance. Solid understanding of statutory regulations, market trends, and the ability to introduce effective operational initiatives. Strong technical capability with Opera, HotSOS, Excel, and other hotel systems. Demonstrated leadership excellence with strong communication and guest engagement abilities. Key Performance Metrics Guest satisfaction and loyalty performance, including upselling performance and enrolment efficiency. Productivity, labour management, cost control, and overall Rooms Division profitability (in partnership with Executive Housekeeper). Team recruitment, training compliance, and retention. We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide – which means global opportunities Our Rooms Division Manager enjoys a range of benefits including: Competitive Salary plus great IHG perks 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, which increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) 15% Hotel performance bonus A generous life insurance programme Comprehensive Company Medical scheme for you and your dependants. We provide every employee company sick pay Professional career development with our Senior Leadership development programs plus access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible. At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture. The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be. An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things. An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others. An opportunity to learn, grow and push what is possible. The promise of a personal and professional journey. A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger. We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days. Please click ‘apply’ now You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr