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Senior Rooms Division Manager

Iridium - Global Executive Search | Oslo, Norway | Salary not specified

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Work model
On-site
Language
Not specified
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Posted 1 day ago
Application deadline
2026-10-22

What you'll do

Senior Rooms Division Manager - Oslo, Norway | Major International Hotel | 690+ Rooms We are seeking an accomplished Senior Rooms Division Manager to join one of Oslo’s most prominent full-service hotels. This is a substantial leadership opportunity within a high-volume operation of almost 700 rooms, approximately 83% annual occupancy and a large international guest mix. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a Rooms Division team of approximately 154 employees across Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, Concierge and Laundry. We are looking for a highly visible, energetic and commercially minded leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing teams and driving service standards within a demanding city hotel environment. The Role Reporting into the senior hotel leadership team, you will take overall responsibility for the Rooms Division operation, including:

  • Front Office – approximately 50 employees
  • Housekeeping – approximately 90 employees
  • Security
  • Concierge
  • Laundry
  • Rooms Division budget and departmental KPIs
  • Productivity, payroll and financial performance
  • Guest satisfaction and service delivery
  • Room readiness and operational coordination
  • Leadership and development of departmental heads
  • Support of renovation and operational improvement projects

The hotel combines significant accommodation volume with major conference, events, F&B and leisure operations, creating a fast-paced and commercially complex working environment. Who Are We Looking For? We are interested in established Rooms Division leaders who have operated successfully within large, busy, high-volume hotels. You may currently be a: Rooms Division Manager | Director of Rooms | Senior Rooms Manager | EAM Rooms You should demonstrate:

  • Strong experience leading both Front Office and Housekeeping
  • Experience managing large operational teams
  • Strong financial and commercial understanding
  • Knowledge of budgets, payroll, productivity and departmental KPIs
  • A track record of improving guest satisfaction and operational standards
  • A visible and motivational leadership style
  • The ability to remain composed and effective during high occupancy and major arrival/departure periods
  • Strong people-development and coaching skills
  • International hotel experience

Most importantly, fluency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish is essential. Candidates can currently be based anywhere internationally, provided they speak a Scandinavian language and have the operational background required. Package Base salary: Highly Competitive Compensation Annual bonus: Up to 30% Bonus Additional benefits include:

  • Five weeks' annual leave
  • Private health insurance for senior management
  • Pension in accordance with Norwegian regulations
  • Complimentary hotel parking
  • Temporary hotel accommodation available during relocation (Circa 6 Months)

The bonus programme has reportedly paid out during each of the last five years, although future payments remain performance-dependent.

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