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  • Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Belfast

    OPERATIONS MANAGER - CANARY WHARF We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless operations across all departments, delivering exceptional guest experience while maximizing efficiency and profitability. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise in a hotel or property environment. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Operational Management: Manage and coordinate all hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and other operational departments Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations Monitor daily operations to maintain smooth functioning and resolve issues promptly Guest Experience: Maintain high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally, ensuring timely resolution Implement initiatives to enhance guest loyalty and repeat business Financial & Revenue Management: Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures Monitor departmental expenses and implement strategies to maximise profitability Assist Cluster/General Manager to optimise occupancy and ADR (Average Daily Rate) Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor department heads and teams Conduct performance reviews and implement development plans Foster a positive work culture and ensure compliance with HR policies Quality & Brand Standards: Ensure all departments adhere to brand standards and operational SOPs Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain quality and consistency Drive continuous improvement initiatives Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term operational strategies aligned with business goals Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements Support sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives General Operations & Team Support: Work flexibly across multiple areas depending on business needs Support events, activations, and lifestyle programming Ensure public areas remain clean, inviting, and on-brand Maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive team environment Follow all hotel policies, safety procedures, and brand standards Other: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved with this position, the company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates THE FIRE YOU CARRY Passionate about hotel operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving abilities Exceptional financial acumen and understanding of hotel revenue streams Knowledge of PMS, POS and operational software Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Energetic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment YOUR PROVEN TRACK Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field (preferred) Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role Proven track record in managing multi-department operations including F&B WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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  • Hotel FOH Assistant (Reception team member)
    Hotel FOH Assistant (Reception team member)
    17 hours ago
    Full-time
    Belfast

    JOB OVERVIEW To co-operate and work with departmental colleagues and team members across the business, carry out tasks as designated and manage the day-to-day practical aspects of customer service in an organised, structured and professional way. As one of the first faces our guests see, you’ll play a key role in shaping their overall experience—from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Whether you’re checking someone in after a long journey, recommending your favourite dish, or serving drinks with a smile, you’ll be at the heart of delivering genuine, memorable hospitality. No two shifts are the same. One moment you might be handling bookings or answering guest enquiries at reception, and the next you’ll be on the floor supporting the restaurant or bar team during a busy service. To carry out all tasks and procedures in line with statutory requirements and ensure that customer service is provided in line with the business and performance objectives of the Hotel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reception & Guest Experience Welcome guests with warmth, authenticity, and a personalised approach. Complete check-in and check-out efficiently using the hotel’s PMS. Assist with reservations, room allocation, and guest requests. Provide local knowledge, recommendations, and curated lifestyle tips. Handle billing, payments, and procedures accurately. Resolve guest concerns quickly and effectively, escalating when needed. Support lobby hosting duties: welcoming, socialising, and maintaining presentation. Food & Beverage Service (where applicable) Deliver high-quality service across breakfast, bar, restaurant, coffee bar, and grab & go. Prepare and serve coffees, drinks, and light food to brand standards. Host in F&B spaces: welcoming guests, explaining menus, ensuring great experiences. Maintain cleanliness, setup, and replenishment of F&B areas. Assist with orders, inventory checks, and receiving deliveries. Follow food safety, allergens, and hygiene procedures. General Operations & Team Support: Work flexibly across multiple areas depending on business needs. Support events, activations, and lifestyle programming. Ensure public areas remain clean, inviting, and on-brand. Maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive team environment. Follow all hotel policies, safety procedures, and brand standards. Other While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved with this position, the company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE Experience: Previous hotel reception experience Experience in food and beverage services Experience using PMS and POS systems Skills: Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences. Positive, energetic, and adaptable personality. Strong communication skills and confidence in guest interaction. Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. Willingness to learn across multiple operational areas. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities of the job.

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  • Category Manager - Marine Technical Procurement
    Category Manager - Marine Technical Procurement
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Belfast

    Category Manager - Marine Technical Procurement This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of Category Managers. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. About Us Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable. Job Summary As a Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement, you will work closely with our technical, New-building, operational teams and suppliers to define and deliver cost-competitive, differentiated solutions to the Royal Caribbean fleet of Cruise vessels. You will be a key contributor to the continued development and implementation of the category strategy with a strong focus on optimising the operations. You will build a broad network and collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders, implementing our category strategies and support various stakeholders as well as being involved in innovation and retrofit projects. Key responsibilities * Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions * Building and executing on the global category strategy to ensure best in class safe, reliable and cost optimal operation * Manage internal and external stakeholders to create partnerships that support our strategies * Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability * Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications * Drive cross functional projects to deliver on our ambitious year-on-year cost and value generating targets * Establishing and applying cost modelling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluations * Addressing day to day operational queries within your area of responsibility Work Environment * Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary What we'd love you to have: * Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport or other relevant industry * Good understanding of maritime industry, industry standards and technical procurement * Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment * Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive, differentiated solutions at scale * Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive * Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar We have high ambitions for this role and what it can deliver, so if you see your yourself as a match, we'd love to hear from you! We guarantee excitement, challenges, great colleagues, a unique global opportunity in one of the world's largest operators in the cruise industry. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-MB4

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  • Senior PR & Communications Executive (3-6 Month Contract)
    Senior PR & Communications Executive (3-6 Month Contract)
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Belfast

    Hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. This is initailly a 3-6 month contract with the possibility of the role becoming permanent. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our PR & Communications team. Celebrity Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Group, is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Position Summary The EMEA Senior PR & Communications Executive position is a strategic role in the implementation of communications programmes designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for the organisation. This team member should be a communications and public relations professional, capable of assisting in projects and project teams, and producing content of the highest calibre. The position may focus in any of several professional areas, including media relations, storytelling, press familiarisation tours, PR agency relations and event support and staffing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assists in executing the global PR strategy as well as individual local strategies as relevant to secure impactful media coverage for Celebrity Cruises, subject matter experts, products and services, and events, including pitching and engaging reporters, facilitating media interviews and support for local market executives * Builds and maintains key professional relationships with significant media outlets * Helps to direct the activities of external agencies and internal teams as needed * Coordinates and executes local efforts as outlined by the global strategy and road map * Coordinates strategic communications programmes, which may include promotions, press trips, press conferences, brand events, executive briefings, and more * Handles incoming media inquiries * Coordinates innovative approaches to generating coverage in the media, drafts press releases, drafts briefing documents including talking points and statements * Tracks press coverage, key performance metrics, writes coverage reports and creates and maintain clips and media lists * Coordinates individual press trip requests and liaises with appropriate personnel on requests * Stays abreast of latest industry developments, trends, and shifts in the travel industry. Performs other duties as required. Manages and tracks billing and programme results * Supports leadership on budget/expense control and reporting, department and/or brand related * Supports in the management of the EMEA PR budget, $1.2M What We'd Love You To Have * 3-5 years of PR agency, public relations, journalism or corporate communications experience * Experience with brand media relations * Experience with metrics programmes like Cision, etc. * Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel as appropriate (domestic & international) * Experience in travel industry and working for a global company ideal, but not essential * Strong ability to interact with senior leaders and build effective relationships within the company, public, guests and media * Strong planning capabilities to identify and prioritise communication strategies and activities as well as to meet the deadlines required to support media and business needs * Strong writing skills. Message creation experience a plus * Excellent research, written, verbal and presentation skills * Detail oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, high volume environment * Strong skills in pitching and comfortable reaching out to top tier media * Understanding of social media, influencers and emerging media * Stellar project management, planning, evaluation, and analytical capabilities * Demonstrate the ability to quickly analyse situations and alternatives and make prudent decisions * Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-ST1

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  • Senior Analyst, Energy Efficiency Performance
    Senior Analyst, Energy Efficiency Performance
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Belfast

    Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Job Summary We are seeking a data-driven and technically proficient Senior Analyst to support fleet-wide energy efficiency initiatives within the Decarbonization and Energy team. This role will play a critical part in monitoring, analysing, and optimizing the energy performance of our cruise ship fleet, with a focus on hull and propeller performance, Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC), and service power efficiency. The Senior Analyst will utilize corporate digital tools and shipboard data to generate insights that inform operational improvements and contribute to the company's decarbonization goals. Key Responsibilities * Conduct in-depth analysis of shipboard data to assess hull, propeller, engine performance (SFOC), and auxiliary/service power efficiency. * Leverage corporate digital tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms to track and report on energy performance trends across the fleet. * Develop and present data-driven insights and recommendations to improve vessel performance and support maintenance planning. * Collaborate with technical superintendents, onboard engineering teams, and sustainability colleagues to translate analysis into operational improvements. * Perform root cause analyses on energy performance deviations and propose corrective actions. * Support the preparation of ROI analyses and business cases for energy-saving initiatives and technology retrofits. * Monitor and benchmark vessel KPIs to ensure alignment with corporate energy efficiency and decarbonization targets. * Contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at improving fuel efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations. * Stay informed on industry best practices, IMO regulations, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and other relevant energy efficiency frameworks. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. * Considerable years of experience in ship performance analysis, energy efficiency, or maritime operations. * Proven experience in data analysis, performance monitoring, and use of visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent. * Strong understanding of ship systems, propulsion hydrodynamics, and energy management. * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data. * Effective communication skills to clearly convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. * Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Knowledge of maritime regulatory frameworks related to energy and emissions is preferred. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. #LI-WL1

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