VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Prestigious 4* Hotel with the Recruitment of a Head of Operations to join a growing and dynamic workplace based in South Belfast. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, driven, and strategic Head of Operations to lead the day-to-day performance of a prestigious 4-star hotel in Belfast. Salary : Negotiable Depending on Experience Hours : Flexible Start Times / 40 hours per week We're seeking a hands-on leader with strong operational insight, commercial awareness, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences. You'll work closely with the General Manager to deliver operational excellence, motivate high-performing teams, and drive profitability. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate all hotel operations including Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Maintenance, and Events. Ensure smooth, efficient service and consistently high guest satisfaction. Inspire and develop department heads and their teams to achieve outstanding results. Manage budgets, control costs, and contribute to strategic plans for revenue growth. Monitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices. Uphold compliance with health, safety, and brand standards. Foster collaboration across departments and act as a key liaison with senior management and stakeholders. What You'll Bring Proven experience in hotel or hospitality operations leadership. Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills. A results-focused mindset with the ability to balance strategy and day-to-day execution. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Career development and progression opportunities. Supportive and inclusive work environment. Staff incentives, free parking, and discounted friends & family rates. The chance to make a real impact in one of Belfast's leading 4-star hotels. For more information please reach out to Jack Groves @ VANRATH for a confidential chat From the very beginning, I found VANRATH to be extremely professional and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. They took the time to explore my background in detail, gaining a real understanding of both my experience and my long-term career goals. Because of this, they only recommended roles that matched my skills, ambitions, and the direction I wanted to move in. I worked closely with Sean from the VANRATH team, and he truly went above and beyond to secure a position that suited me perfectly. The entire process was incredibly efficient-within just a couple of weeks of sending my CV, I was already signing a contract. I really appreciate the effort and dedication from everyone involved. Thank you all. I would absolutely recommend VANRATH as a recruitment partner. I worked with Adrian Harrison, who took considerable time to understand what I wanted from my next career move. He made a real effort to survey the market and identify roles and companies that aligned with my expectations. Adrian also provided valuable insight into the employer, thanks to the strong relationships he has built. This gave me a high level of confidence that the position would be an excellent fit for me. I'm incredibly grateful for all the time and support he invested in my search-including keeping in touch outside typical working hours to provide updates and guidance. A truly five-star service. VANRATH were exceptionally supportive throughout my search for a new role. Jack was fantastic-he consistently stayed in contact, kept me fully informed of every development, and made sure I always knew what stage the process was at. He also offered practical interview advice that proved extremely helpful. Skills: Hotel Hospitality Operations Head of Operations Manager Hotel Manager Operations Manager Benefits: Excellent Benefits