
Director of Operations - Sutton Place Hotel
- Revelstoke, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the daily operations of all key departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, Guest Services, Owner/ Strata Relations and Maintenance.
- Ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery in alignment with Sutton Place’s luxury brand standards.
- Establish, implement, and monitor SOPs and service guidelines to ensure operational consistency and guest satisfaction.
- Serve as Acting General Manager in their absence, with full responsibility for hotel operations.
- Champion Sutton Place’s commitment to elevated guest experiences through proactive engagement and personalized service strategies.
- Monitor and respond to guest feedback across all channels, ensuring issues are resolved promptly, professionally, and in line with luxury expectations.
- Lead innovation in guest service by identifying trends and implementing enhancements that elevate the overall experience.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a strong team of department heads and operational leaders committed to service excellence.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and development plans, and build a succession pipeline for key roles.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture that aligns with Sutton Place’s values of professionalism, inclusivity, and excellence.
- Oversee operational budgets, monitor departmental expenditures, and ensure alignment with the hotel’s financial targets.
- Partner with Finance and General Manager on forecasting, cost control, and revenue optimization.
- Analyze key performance data and operational metrics to identify efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Executive Team to set short- and long-term strategic goals for operational excellence.
- Stay current with industry trends and competitor practices, implementing innovative solutions to maintain a competitive edge.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety, labor, hygiene, and brand standards across all areas of the hotel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel operations, including 3+ years in a senior/executive role.
- Prior experience within Sutton Place or a comparable 5-star property is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of luxury service standards and refined guest expectations.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with solid financial acumen and business planning experience.
- Proficiency in hotel systems (e.g., Opera PMS, accounting software) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Calm, composed, and professional in high-pressure environments with the ability to problem-solve quickly and diplomatically.
- Guest satisfaction scores (e.g., Chat Meter, Net Promoter Score, TripAdvisor reviews).
- Operational efficiency (e.g., labor costs, cost per occupied room, departmental profitability).
- Departmental collaboration and leadership effectiveness.
- Staff engagement, retention, and development outcomes.
- Compliance with Sutton Place brand, service, and safety standard
- Free Season pass
- Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts
- Discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, rental, repairs outlets including pro deals.
- Discounts at Sutton and Sandman hotels (employee and friends/family)
- Additional Northland Properties discounts via a Perks program with other vendors