Job Description

MANDARIN ORIENTAL PARIS is looking for a Room Division Manager to join our room division Team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Paris embodies the spirit of the Paris of today and tomorrow. This oasis of tranquillity vibrates to the rhythm of fashion and artistic creation, sublimated by the legendary service of the Mandarin Oriental group. The hotel boasts 135 rooms, Restaurant Le Camélia, Bar 8 and one of the most beautiful and extensive Spas in Paris.

About the job

The Room Division Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Guest Experience, Concierge, Housekeeping. The role ensures exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, revenue optimization, talent development, and financial performance while maintaining Mandarin Oriental's Legendary Quality Experiences (LQE) and service standards.

The Rooms Division Manager serves as a key member of the hotel's leadership team, driving collaboration across departments and contributing to the achievement of hotel business objectives.

As Room Division Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead and develop the Rooms Division team through recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of excellence based on accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and Mandarin Oriental values.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience throughout the entire guest journey, from arrival to departure.
• Drive service quality by implementing LQE standards, monitoring guest feedback, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee all Rooms Division operations, including Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping.
• Optimize operational efficiency and productivity through effective workforce planning, procedures, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Enhance financial performance by maximizing room revenue through occupancy growth, upselling, and revenue management strategies.
• Control costs and manage budgets to achieve profitability and operational targets.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial results, guest satisfaction, team productivity, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the hotel's overall strategy by participating in executive committee decisions, transformation projects, renovations, process improvements, and risk/compliance management.

As Room Division Manager, we expect from you:

• Minimum 8–10 years of luxury hotel operations experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior Rooms Division leadership position.
• Strong understanding of Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Experience, Concierge, and Spa operations.
• Strategic leadership
• Financial acumen
• Revenue optimization
• Talent development
• Guest-centric mindset
• Change management
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Operational excellence
• Fluent French and English.
• Additional languages preferred.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

Local benefits

• 13th month (from 4 months' seniority in the 1st year)
• 100% public transport reimbursement
• Mutual insurance 60% covered

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