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 I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer and had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan. Jordan was fantastic to deal with. He found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath and got speaking with Jordan. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service. From sending my CV to being placed in the role Chanel was great. At every stage I was well informed on every aspect of the application process. Very friendly and professional service. Would use Vanrath again with no issues I recently worked with Chanel Gillen to fill a vacancy in my finance department. Chanel was a joy to work with and we filled our vacancy within a week. I would have no hesitation in recommending both Chanel and Van Rath for your finance recruitment needs. VANRATH have proudly supported the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice since 2014 and are founding members of the 'Time To Care' initiative. ?We recognise the importance of social responsibility and giving back which is why we continue to support the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice through internal fundraisers, charity events and unique initiatives. At the beginning of our partnership, VANRATH became the founding members of the 'Time to Care' programme which funds the salary of a Senior Staff Nurse and creates the opportunity for up to 30 businesses in Northern Ireland to show their support Skills: Hotel Hospitality Operations Head of Operations Manager Hotel Manager Operations Manager Benefits: Excellent Benefits