General Manager - Sydney, Australia - Swissôtel Sydney

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Company Description

Work Your Way to Sydney City

Step into a world of 5-star Swiss hospitality in the heart of Sydney.

Surrounded by the city's most exclusive shopping centres such as the historic Queen Victoria Building and Westfield Sydney, the Swissotel Sydney is a luxurious hotel within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Swissotel Sydney offers an elevated level of luxury with 369 rooms and suites, some boasting breathtaking views stretching from Sydney's CBD to the Blue Mountains, and has recently undergone a multi-million dollar transformation, including extensive upgrades of leisure facilities, hotel lobby, bar and conference rooms.

Why work for Accor?


Job Description:

The Swissotel Sydney has an opportunity for a luxury-minded Hotel professional to lead the team as General Manager and champion the Swissotel brand.

As General Manager, you will showcase your inspiring leadership skills, along with your strategic vision; to drive an engaged team, provide a luxe guest experience and maximise operating results.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a General Manager with previous luxury experience to autonomously lead and drive success across the 5-star Hotel.

We are looking for a leader who will embody the Swiss philosophy - that health and happiness go hand in hand - and drive sustainability which is at the core of our philosophy; from where we buy our produce and how we treat our colleagues, to our behind-the-scenes energy-saving measures.

As General Manager you will be responsible for:

• leading the overall management and strategic direction of the Swissotel Sydney

- supporting all departments in the achievement of operational targets
- maximise the property in terms of profit and management of financials
- champion the Swissotel brand and employee engagement, promoting a sustainable collaborative and inclusive environment for all our Heartists


Qualifications:

A qualification in hotel management, hospitality management, commerce or business administration would be highly regarded.

About you

• Previous experience as a General Manager, preferably with large Food and Beverage and Conference and Events facilities
• Demonstrated success in driving the commercial performance of the business and delivering on KPIs
• Passionate to develop self and others
• Clear communication, creating impactful relationships with your team
• A proven leader with a strategic vision
• Fosters a positive owner relationships while and maximising performance

Additional Information

Diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to us and our ambition is to attract, recruit, develop and promote talent.