Park Hyatt Milan is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations to lead hotel operations and ensure the highest standards of service excellence, financial performance, and guest satisfaction.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Operations oversees all key operational areas, including the Rooms Division, Food Beverage, and Spa. The role plays a critical part in driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and team engagement, and acts as the General Manager’s deputy when required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the daily operations of Rooms, Food Beverage, Spa, and back-of-house areas
Ensure exceptional standards of service, quality, hygiene, and safety throughout the hotel
Collaborate closely with Department Heads to implement operational strategies and objectives
Contribute to the hotel’s strategic and business planning and define annual revenue targets
Oversee budgeting, cost control, payroll management, and productivity improvement initiatives
Identify and develop opportunities to drive revenue growth and operational performance
Monitor guest satisfaction and implement continuous improvement actions
Support recruitment, performance management, training, and talent development activities
Foster a positive, inclusive, and results-driven workplace culture
Ensure full compliance with company policies, brand standards, and legal requirements
Park Hyatt Milan is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations to lead hotel operations and ensure the highest standards of service excellence, financial performance, and guest satisfaction.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Operations oversees all key operational areas, including the Rooms Division, Food Beverage, and Spa. The role plays a critical part in driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and team engagement, and acts as the General Manager’s deputy when required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the daily operations of Rooms, Food Beverage, Spa, and back-of-house areas
Ensure exceptional standards of service, quality, hygiene, and safety throughout the hotel
Collaborate closely with Department Heads to implement operational strategies and objectives
Contribute to the hotel’s strategic and business planning and define annual revenue targets
Oversee budgeting, cost control, payroll management, and productivity improvement initiatives
Identify and develop opportunities to drive revenue growth and operational performance
Monitor guest satisfaction and implement continuous improvement actions
Support recruitment, performance management, training, and talent development activities
Foster a positive, inclusive, and results-driven workplace culture
Ensure full compliance with company policies, brand standards, and legal requirements
Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role (Director of Operations or equivalent) within luxury hospitality
Strong expertise in both Rooms and Food Beverage operations
Demonstrated leadership skills with a hands-on, strategic mindset
Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and KPIs
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to continuous improvement
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Italian is an advantage
Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:
12 free nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Employee and Friends Family rates across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Dry cleaning of business clothes
Complimentary meals on duty
Continuous Learning Development opportunities
Staff celebrations
Plan Welfare
Settling the costs of urban public transport - ATM Milano
Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role (Director of Operations or equivalent) within luxury hospitality
Strong expertise in both Rooms and Food Beverage operations
Demonstrated leadership skills with a hands-on, strategic mindset
Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and KPIs
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to continuous improvement
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Italian is an advantage
Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:
12 free nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Employee and Friends Family rates across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Dry cleaning of business clothes
Complimentary meals on duty
Continuous Learning Development opportunities
Staff celebrations
Plan Welfare
Settling the costs of urban public transport - ATM Milano