**Role Purpose**As General Manager you will be responsible for the pre-opening of this 150 key hotel, and then manage the day-to-day leadership and direction of the hotel, maximising on sales and revenue and driving financial returns. You'll take ownership of the development of your people, execute on brand standards and build awareness of the hotel and brand within the local area.**Key Accountabilities**People- Develop programmes and initiatives to increase team engagement that are aligned with the hotel's service philosophy.- Develop, implement and monitor team member succession planning to ensure future bench strength.- Establish performance and development goals for team members and provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to enhance performance.- Oversee HR related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.Guest Experience- Demonstrate brand citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required brand and service standards.- Drive improvement in guest satisfaction goals.- Collaborate with colleagues and hotel team members to establish and implement services and programmes that meet or exceed guest expectations.- Speak to guests - ask for their feedback and build relationships.Financial- Prepare annual capital, cash flow and sales and marketing plans to accurately forecast budgets.- Analyse financials to drive revenues, future profitability and maximum return on investment.- Use distribution channels and technology platforms to drive revenue and maximise market share.- Lead capital plans and asset management initiatives, including working with owners to maintain or improve property's market leadership position.Responsible Business- Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, colleagues and hotel assets.- Act as public relations representative to raise awareness of hotel and brand in local community.- Drive team member involvement in community organisations, activities and businesses.- Develop and carry out action plans to be environmentally-conscious by taking steps to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint.- Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.**Key Skills & Experiences**- Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration.- Five to ten years' of prior hotel management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Experience in a SE Asia, CBD hotel combined with prior pre-opening experience is preferred.- Must speak fluent English.- Other languages preferred.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?voco brand comes to life in hotels that you can count on but that are different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that are built on sustainability where we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests and colleagues. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
