Assistant General Manager- ibis London Docklands

IBIS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking an Assistant General Manager for its London Docklands property. The role requires a passionate leader with strong business acumen to drive team engagement and exceed profit targets while ensuring compliance and guest satisfaction. This role offers an opportunity to lead a diverse team in a prime location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a similar hotel brand.
• Proven leader capable of inspiring others.
• Strong business acumen and success in driving commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and strategic direction of the property.
• Maximize profitability and manage financials.
• Champion employee engagement and promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Business acumen

Communication

Job description

Company Description

A new opportunity has arisen at our ibis London Docklands hotel for an Assistant General Manager. Part of the Leopard Hotel portfolio, this hotel has 87 rooms and is located in a prime spot near the financial hub of Canary Wharf.

Due to the fantastic location, guests of this hotel come and visit for business and leisure, so the General Manager will get to lead this property and manage its varying guest needs and expectations.

If you are a passionate, commercial and forward thinking AGM who will be able to support a General Manager and a diverse, multi-skilled and hands on team, then this role might be for you.

Job Description

Assistant General Manager

Be the number two to the General Manager, where your leadership, strong interpersonal skills and strategic vision will drive an engaged team, guest satisfaction and maximized operating results. You will bring your strong commercial and business acumen, and tenacity to drive the top line to exceed targets.

You will be responsible for supporting with:

• The overall management and strategic direction of the property and support all departments in the achievement of operational targets
• Maximizing the property in terms of profit and management of financials
• Ensuring full compliance with operating controls and legislation in all areas of the business
• Being actively involved in the recruitment process of positions within the property to select the best fit
• Championing employee engagement and promote a collaborative and inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged to work together
• Developing relationships within the local community
• Maintaining product and service quality standards to exceed guest expectations
• Promoting the brand and ensure all brand essentials and standards are in place and executed consistently.
  
  

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a similar hotel brand or business
• Passionate to grow and develop self and others
• Strong collaborator with ability to build relationships
• Strategic, creative and able to communicate effectively
• A proven leader who is able to inspire others
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success in driving the commercial performance of the business and delivering on KPIs.