Operations Manager
Job summary
We are a consulting and management firm providing operational support, staffing solutions, and advisory services to businesses. On behalf of our client, a reputable short-let apartment located in Palmgrove, Lagos, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and results-driven operations manager to oversee the daily operations of their short-let apartments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth operational activities across guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, facility management, reservations, staff supervision, and overall property performance. The Operations Manager will ensure that all apartments operate efficiently, maintain high hospitality standards, maximise guest satisfaction, and achieve business goals while coordinating teams and improving operational processes.
Job descriptions & requirements
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of all short-let apartments and ensure smooth coordination across departments.
- Supervise front desk, housekeeping, facility/maintenance, security, and other operational staff to ensure efficiency and professionalism.
- Ensure apartments are consistently clean, fully functional, guest-ready, and maintained to high hospitality standards.
- Monitor bookings, reservations, occupancy levels, guest experiences, and operational performance.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and service standards to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Handle and resolve guest complaints, escalations, and operational challenges promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate housekeeping schedules, maintenance activities, inspections, and apartment readiness before guest check-ins.
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, functionality, and compliance with company standards.
- Manage inventory, operational supplies, utilities, and vendor relationships effectively.
- Monitor facility operations including electricity, water supply, internet services, generators, inverters, and security systems.
- Prepare operational reports, staff reports, maintenance updates, occupancy reports, and performance evaluations for management.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate operational staff while promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Monitor staff attendance, schedules, discipline, productivity, and overall performance
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hospitality regulations and standards.
- Support budgeting, expense control, and cost management initiatives to improve profitability.
- Coordinate with marketing or sales teams to improve occupancy rates and guest retention.
- Ensure proper handling of guest records, payments, operational documentation, and administrative processes.
- Identify operational improvement opportunities and implement strategies to enhance service delivery and business growth.
- Respond to emergencies and ensure timely resolution of operational or facility-related issues.
- Minimum of a BSc in hospitality management, business administration, facility management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in hospitality operations, hotel management, short-let management, or property operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Good understanding of hospitality standards, guest service, and facility operations.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, booking systems, spreadsheets, and operational reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational activities simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and extended hours when necessary.
Location: PalmGroove, Lagos
Remuneration: NGN 200,000-300,000 Monthly
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