- Career-defining opportunity for a Hotel GM to lead a high-profile hotel opening
- Competitive salary package $160k-$175k & super & bonus structure
- Work with a progressive leadership team and multiple stakeholders
The Business & Property
This is a brand-new premium accommodation venue within an established and highly regarded hospitality organisation. Designed to set new benchmarks for service and experience, this 140-room property will cater to a mix of corporate, leisure, and event-driven guests. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a business lounge, fitness centre, and premium conferencing spaces, this hotel is set to make waves in the Sydney market.
The operation is unique, seamlessly integrating with a larger hospitality precinct while maintaining a distinct identity. With a strong corporate and conferencing focus, this venue will attract a diverse clientele, requiring a General Manager who can lead with vision, commercial acumen, and strategic execution.
The Role
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced General Manager to take the helm of this new venture, from pre-opening to full-scale operations. This role requires an individual with strong expertise in rooms division, revenue management, and operational leadership, with a focus on driving profitability and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee hotel operations, including rooms, reservations, housekeeping, and guest services.
- Drive commercial success through effective revenue and occupancy management.
- Work closely with multiple stakeholders, including external catering partners, a dedicated revenue management consultancy, and an experienced club-based executive team.
- Maintain brand integrity, ensuring all operational aspects align with premium service standards.
- Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Strategic planning and budgeting, ensuring financial objectives are met and exceeded.
- Oversee pre-opening phases, establishing systems, recruitment, and operational readiness.
The Ideal Candidate
An accomplished hospitality leader with extensive experience as a General Manager, EAM, or Rooms Division Manager in properties of 140+ rooms, this individual brings a strong background in rooms division management, optimising operations and maximising revenue. With a proven track record in pre-opening projects, they have successfully launched and scaled hotel operations, demonstrating their ability to drive strategic growth.
Adept at working in multi-stakeholder environments, they balance diverse interests while ensuring hotel performance aligns with commercial objectives. Commercially astute, they focus on strategic revenue management and operational efficiencies, leveraging expertise in industry-standard systems such as Opera Cloud and Delphi. Their ability to navigate an integrated hotel model and collaborate with existing infrastructure and teams makes them an ideal fit for a dynamic and evolving hospitality environment.
The Perks & Package
- Competitive salary of $160k-$175k + Super + Annual Bonus (up to 10%)
- Career-defining opportunity to lead a high-profile new hotel
- Laptop & phone provided
- Free parking & on-site dining benefits
- Work within a collaborative, well-supported environment
- Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility for key events now and again
Your Next Role
This is an exclusive opportunity for a seasoned hospitality leader to build something exceptional from the ground up. The role will suit someone with the vision, experience, and strategic mindset to shape the future of this hotel while working with an elite team of industry professionals.
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