General Manager - Darwin Airport Hotels & Resort
Company Description
Lead the Future of Hospitality at Darwin Airport Hotels
Novotel, Mercure, and ibis Darwin Airport Hotels & Resort, located just moments from Darwin Domestic and International Airport, offers a unique and dynamic environment for both business and leisure travellers. The properties feature a range of accommodations, including newly renovated rooms, pool villas, suites, and bungalows, all designed to showcase Darwin’s tropical environment. Recent extensive renovations have introduced a new 1 million-litre lagoon pool, new poolside Cafe, tropical poolside cabanas, and a children’s aquatic playground, providing a resort-style experience just minutes from the airport.
In addition to a variety of accommodation options, the properties boast two restaurants with one of those due to re-open soon fully renovated, a fitness centre, and versatile conference and meeting facilities. The resort’s prime location, combined with a range of amenities, provides an exciting and fast-paced work environment, in a newly revitalised, growing destination.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to oversee the operations of the Novotel, Mercure, and ibis Darwin Airport Hotels & Resort. As General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a talented team, ensuring seamless operations across all properties, and driving profitability. You will oversee the strategic direction, inspire exceptional guest experiences, and maximise operational results while maintaining strong relationships with owners, stakeholders, and guests. You will also lead the opening of the fully refurbished restaurant due to open in May, providing an enhanced dining experience for guests.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished hotel professional who thrives in a leadership role. As General Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the management and strategic direction of the Novotel, Mercure, and ibis Darwin Airport Hotels & Resort.
- Developing an engaged leadership team to deliver operational excellence across all hotels.
- Driving revenue growth through effective yield management, strategic marketing initiatives, and maximising the guest experience.
- Fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, guests, and suppliers.
- Ensuring long-term profitability and sustainability across the hotels.
- Fostering a positive, inclusive team culture that reflects the Heartist values and promotes growth and development within the team.
Qualifications
A qualification in hotel management, hospitality management, business administration, or a related field would be highly regarded.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a General Manager, preferably overseeing a portfolio or a cluster of hotels or a large scale resort operation.
- Proven experience in strategic management, with the ability to drive market performance and achieve business objectives.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a focus on developing, mentoring, and motivating teams.
- Strong ownership relationships and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders.
- A track record of achieving operational excellence and maximising profitability.
- A deep passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring a high standard of customer service.
- Full Australian working rights
Additional Information
Joining the Accor team at the Darwin Airport Hotels offers you the opportunity to lead a cluster of exciting and vibrant hotels, offering career development and growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on the success of these hotels.
But the benefits of working for Accor extend far beyond just this role. As a worldwide leader in hospitality, we welcome you as you are and provide opportunities for you to grow and learn every day. Whether you're looking for a job that matches your personality or a brand that reflects your values, we ensure that work brings purpose to your life, with limitless opportunities to explore Accor's global reach.
With 5400+ hotels across 110+ countries, the opportunities to grow your career are endless!
Why work for Accor?
- ALL Heartist Membership – Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
- Family & Friends Discounts – Available on a range of accommodation, services, and events for those who mean the most to you.
- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program – Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays.
- Learn Your Way – Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry-leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy.
- Build Your Network – With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor by visiting Accor Careers.
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