General Manager

Odyssey Hotel Group; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading hotel group is seeking a General Manager for the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Bremen. Responsible for operational, financial, and cultural success, the General Manager will enhance guest experience and empower teams. The ideal candidate has extensive hotel leadership experience and strong financial skills, along with fluency in German and English. This role offers autonomy, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact on a premium property.

Leistungen

30 vacation days from day one

Holiday & Christmas bonus after 6 months

Attractive Marriott employee & family rates worldwide

Company car or car allowance

Health insurance with annual health budget

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Extensive leadership experience at General Manager level or strong senior leadership experience.
• Ability to motivate and develop strong teams.
• Solid financial management experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead all hotel operations with a visible, hands-on leadership approach.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and service quality across departments.
• Drive financial performance and oversee budgeting and forecasting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience in hotel operations

Strong understanding of hotel operations

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Fluency in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

BECOME THE GENERAL MANAGER WHO SHAPES THE FUTURE OF OUR NEWLY RENOVATED COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BREMEN

We’re looking for an inspiring, commercially driven General Manager to lead our freshly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Bremen into its next chapter. Located right next to Bremen’s main railway station and blending modern comfort with historic character, the hotel is ready for a leader who wants to elevate guest experience, empower teams, and drive strong performance in a vibrant, international market.

If you’re ready to take full ownership of a property with huge potential — and leave your mark on a hotel that combines premium select‑service with the warmth of a proud local story — this is your opportunity.

YOUR ROLE AS GENERAL MANAGER

As General Manager, you hold full responsibility for the hotel’s operational, financial, and cultural success. You lead with presence, clarity, and empathy, ensuring an outstanding guest experience while achieving strong commercial results. You are the key representative of the hotel towards owners, partners, guests, and the local market.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 30 vacation days from day one

• Holiday & Christmas bonus after 6 months

• Attractive Marriott employee & family rates worldwide

• Company car or car allowance

• Employee rates across all Odyssey Hotel Group properties

• F&B discounts across Marriott hotels and regional business councils

• Corporate Benefits employee discount platform

• Additional health insurance with annual health budget

• Long-term career development opportunities within a fast-growing hotel group

• A professional, international working environment with strong values and teamwork

• A leadership role with real autonomy and impact

ABOUT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

Courtyard by Marriott is designed for modern travellers who value comfort, functionality, and thoughtful service. With a strong focus on business and short leisure stays, the brand combines efficiency with a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere.

ABOUT THE ODYSSEY HOTEL GROUP

Odyssey Hotel Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing hotel operators, working with global brands such as Marriott International, IHG, and Accor. With more than 750 colleagues across Europe, we create strong hotel concepts powered by empowered teams and a people-first culture.

READY TO JOIN US?

Apply now and our Talent Team will be in touch shortly. We look forward to hearing your story and discovering how you will shape the future of Courtyard by Marriott Bremen.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead all hotel operations with a visible, hands-on leadership approach

• Ensure excellent guest satisfaction and consistent service quality across all departments

• Manage and develop department heads and teams (Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Maintenance, in house Sales)

• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and GOP optimization

• Oversee and manage multi-property or complex budget structures, where applicable

• Implement and maintain Marriott brand standards and operational excellence

• Analyze KPIs, guest feedback, and financial results to continuously improve performance

• Build strong relationships with local business partners, corporate clients, and the Bremen community

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing, engaged leadership team

• Act as brand ambassador for Courtyard and Odyssey Hotel Group in the local market

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive leadership experience in hotel operations, ideally at General Manager level, or strong senior‑leadership experience demonstrating readiness for full property responsibility.

• Strong understanding of hotel operations

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Solid financial acumen, including experience managing hotel budgets and commercial targets

• Strategic yet hands-on leadership style

• Ability to motivate, develop, and retain strong teams

• Confident decision-maker with a structured and analytical mindset

• Fluent in German and English (minimum C1 level)

• Experience with Marriott brands is an advantage