Director of Operations

Salary/Rate:€70,000 - €85,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Barcelona
Country:Spain
Sector:Senior leadership, Property & Corporate
Job ref:MC0909
Post Date:September 09, 2026
Short description:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join a well-established, high-profile business hotel in Barcelona. With approximately 290 rooms, extensive meeting and event facilities, multiple F&B outlets and a strong position within its competitive set, the hotel offers an exciting opportunity for an operational leader to make a significant impact.
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About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager and serving as a key member of the Executive Committee, the Director of Operations will oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations, with responsibility for service quality, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, team engagement and profitability.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the hotel’s operational departments, ensuring consistently high service standards.
  • Drive guest satisfaction, quality performance and compliance with brand standards.
  • Coach and develop department heads and operational teams, fostering a strong performance culture.
  • Monitor departmental budgets, costs and operational KPIs to maximise profitability.
  • Oversee operational projects, capital investments and property improvement initiatives.
  • Analyse financial and operational performance and work closely with the General Manager on strategic priorities.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all operational areas.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 10+ years of hotel experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management capacity.
  • Previous Executive Committee experience, ideally within a large, upscale or international hotel.
  • Strong Rooms Division expertise combined with a solid understanding of Food & Beverage operations.
  • Excellent leadership, commercial and financial acumen.
  • Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English.
  • Resilience, accountability and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Fluent English and Spanish are essential, as well as the right to work in Spain.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded hotel operator to join a leading property and play a key role in driving operational excellence and continued profitability.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact candidates whose experience and profile closely match the requirements of the role. We sincerely appreciate the time taken to apply and thank all candidates for their interest.

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