JOB DETAILS

Director of Operations - Continental Plaza Beach Resort

CompanyIHG
LocationSharm El Sheikh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 12, 2026
About The Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties. Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally. Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
About the Role
Delivering truly memorable experiences is a complex and ever-evolving operation. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for an Director of Operations who knows how to bring the best out of people, maintain exceptional standards and maximise financial returns.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
 
Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:
• Working closely with your General Manager – while also occasionally acting up in their absence 
• Directing everyday activity and assignments to enable your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Establishing and implementing service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. 
• Responding to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner 
• Helping your General Manager to develop, implement and monitor financial and operating plans to safeguard guest satisfaction and promote profitability
 
What We need from you:
• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration 
• Three years of guest service/hotel experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Previous extended stay experience or experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity with an F&B background preferred
• Must speak fluent English   
• Other languages preferred
 
What you can expect from us:
 
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

 
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

 
IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
 framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

 
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday Inn®️ we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952.

So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®️ family.
Key Skills
Operations ManagementGuest ServiceFinancial PlanningTeam LeadershipService RecoveryProfitability OptimizationHotel AdministrationF&B ManagementConflict ResolutionBrand Standard Execution
Categories
HospitalityManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportFood & Beverage
Benefits
Competitive SalaryFull UniformRoom DiscountsTraining ProgramsWellbeing Framework
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Director of Operations oversees daily hotel activities to ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintains high operational standards. They collaborate with the General Manager to implement financial plans and act as the GM in their absence.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
19329
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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