Hotel Manager

Hastings People; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Performance-based incentive

Job summary

Hastings People seeks an experienced Hotel Manager to lead a multi-outlet hospitality venue in regional Australia. You will manage accommodation, F&B, gaming and events with a hands-on approach, delivering strong commercial outcomes and a shared service culture across departments.

Reporting to the Group GM, you will build teams, optimise budgeting and workforce planning, and ensure compliance with NT licensing, WHS and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in hotels, pubs or integrated venues.
• Strong financial management with P&L accountability.
• Experience overseeing accommodation, F&B and gaming operations.
• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Current NT licensing knowledge or ability to obtain RSA/RSG.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hotel operations including accommodation, F&B, gaming and day-to-day activities.
• Deliver strong commercial outcomes through budgeting, forecasting, labor management and cost control.
• Recruit, develop and mentor department leaders and frontline teams.
• Ensure compliance with liquor licensing, gaming, food safety, and WHS.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to grow revenue and guest experience.

Skills

Senior hotel leadership

P&L accountability

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Our client operates a well-established hospitality destination situated in one of the country's most historic and diverse locations. Offering accommodation, multiple food and beverage outlets, gaming and event facilities, the venue is a hub for both the local community and travellers exploring this remarkable part of Australia.

With a strong focus on guest experience, commercial performance and community engagement, this is an opportunity to lead a business that plays an integral role within the region.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group General Manager, the Hotel Manager will take full accountability for the strategic and operational leadership of the venue. You will oversee all aspects of the business, drive financial performance and foster a culture centred on exceptional hospitality, compliance and team development.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced operator who enjoys building strong teams, engaging with the local community and identifying opportunities to continually improve business performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of accommodation, food and beverage, gaming and day-to-day hotel operations.
• Deliver strong commercial outcomes through effective budgeting, forecasting, labour management and cost control.
• Recruit, develop and mentor department leaders and frontline teams.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements including liquor licensing, gaming, food safety and WHS.
• Build meaningful relationships with community stakeholders while identifying opportunities to grow revenue and enhance the guest experience.

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced hospitality leader with a track record of successfully managing complex hotel operations. You thrive in regional environments, enjoy leading from the front and have the commercial capability to deliver sustainable business results.

You will bring:

• Senior management experience within hotels, pubs or integrated hospitality venues.
• Strong financial management skills with full P&L accountability.
• Experience overseeing accommodation, food and beverage and gaming operations.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current RSA, RSG and relevant Northern Territory licensing or the ability to obtain them.

Offer

For hospitality professionals seeking career progression alongside an unforgettable location, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

Our client offers a strong base salary package, accommodation and a performance-based incentive.