Hotel Manager - ibis Budget Gosford

Acco; Gosford; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless (ALL)

Job summary

ibis budget Gosford invites an accomplished Hotel Manager to lead all aspects of the hotel’s operations, driving guest experiences, financial performance, and daily management. You will report to the Vice President of Operations NSW & ACT, with support from the Accor regional team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. This live-in position includes on-site accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment and a Tuesday–Saturday roster with occasional

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Operations or Hotel Manager.
• Strategic thinking to drive market performance and business outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a professional team.
• Strong project management and guest service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall hotel management and strategic direction.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, guests, and suppliers.
• Drive profitability through revenue management and cost control.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure service excellence.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Hotel operations

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Guest service excellence

Project management

Education

Hotel management degree

Job description

• Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Work Your Way to Gosford!

The ibis budget Gosford features 78 modern premium budget rooms, redefining budget and comfort for the Central Coast whilst blending style with practicality. Located at the entrance to the Central Coast, ibis budget Gosford has upgraded and restyled all guest rooms, and redesigned the breakfast room and reception areas, resulting in a modern and refreshing finish. The breakfast menu has been tastefully recast in the French style with an expanded range and selection complementing its Parisian mural and modern facilities.

Job Description

As the Hotel Manager of ibis budget Gosford, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the hotel's operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, strong commercial performance, and seamless day-to-day management. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations NSW & ACT, with support from the regional Accor team, you will play a key role in driving the hotel's success and achieving strategic business objectives.

This hands-on leadership position requires you to oversee operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and guest satisfaction. You will inspire and empower a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. As the face of the hotel, you will build and maintain strong relationships with guests, business partners, and key stakeholders, ensuring ibis budget Gosford continues to uphold its reputation as a welcoming, efficient, and trusted destination for travellers. Through your leadership, you will create an engaging environment for both guests and Heartists while delivering sustainable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and strategic direction of ibis budget Gosford, ensuring the hotel consistently delivers exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including hotel owners, guests, suppliers, local businesses, and the broader Accor network.
• Drive the long-term profitability of the hotel by maximising revenue opportunities, managing costs effectively, and implementing sound yield and pricing strategies.
• Regularly review operational and financial performance across all departments, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, service quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness.
• Develop, inspire, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a positive workplace culture that reflects Accor's Heartist values and promotes employee engagement, growth, and accountability.
• Champion a guest-centric approach, ensuring service standards are consistently maintained and opportunities to enhance the guest experience are identified and implemented.
• This is a live-in position with accommodation provided in a self-contained one-bedroom apartment located onsite.
• Work a Tuesday to Saturday roster, including overnight stays during scheduled working days, while ensuring adequate leadership coverage and operational continuity during rostered days off.

About you

• Previous experience as an Operations or Hotel Manager
• The ability to provide strategic thought processes and direction to build market performance and business outcomes.
• Proven strong and successful Ownership relationships.
• Strong ability to develop, lead and motivate a team of experienced professionals
• Excellent project management abilities
• A strong focus on customer service and passionate about guest experiences

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

About the ibis budget Brand Smart Fun Cool Active

With a global footprint of 590 hotels open and in the pipeline, welcome to a world where adventure, comfort, and affordability converge.

Hello to the go-getters, early-risers, the riders and the party lovers.

Hello to the movers and shakers, to the real deal finders.

Hello to the young and the young at heart, the daring, the street smart.

Who can make anywhere their home, while embracing the unknown.

Hello to those who find adventure in the everyday

And when the night comes, a sweet dream of their stay.

Why work for Accor?
At Accor, we are far more than a global hospitality leader. We welcome you as you are and offer opportunities across a diverse portfolio of brands and experiences, enabling you to find a role that aligns with your personality, strengths, and aspirations.

We are committed to helping our people grow and learn every day, ensuring that work brings purpose, fulfilment, and opportunities for development. Throughout your journey with us, you will be encouraged to explore Accor's limitless possibilities and build a rewarding career.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write. Together, we can shape the future of hospitality while creating meaningful experiences for our guests, colleagues, and communities.

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Accor by visiting: https://careers.accor.com/

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Our Purpose
Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, connecting cultures through heartfelt care.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates who hold full Australian working rights or are currently residing and working in Australia on an eligible regional visa. This position is located within a designated regional postcode and may assist visa holders who are required to live and work in a regional area to meet their visa conditions.

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