GENERAL MANAGER - IBIS BUDGET SOUTHAMPTON CENTRE

Accor Hotels; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Hotels is seeking a passionate General Manager for the ibis budget Southampton Centre. This role demands strong leadership, commercial skills, and financial acumen to enhance the hotel's performance in a competitive market. Join a diverse team and make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of being part of a global hospitality leader.

Qualifications

• First-time General Manager opportunity or broadening experience.
• Strong financial skills in forecasting, revenue management, and budgeting.
• Proven stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth hotel operations and improve guest satisfaction.
• Identify new business opportunities and optimize profitability.
• Build relationships with owners for long-term business growth.

Skills

Commercial skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in hotel management

Job description

Company Description

ibis budget Southampton Centre is situated right in the heart of Southampton. The hotel has 124 rooms offering affordable with convenient amenities.

Southampton is a vibrant port city famous for adventurous departures: both the City Cruise and Ocean Cruise terminals are within two miles of the hotel. St Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton FC, is just an eight-minute drive away.

Fancy a new challenge in the vibrant historic Port of Southampton? Get in touch with us.

Job Description

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

•Strong commercial and organizational skills to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hotel

•A genuine passion for people and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team in a dynamic environment

•Capable of providing clear strategic direction to sustain or enhance market performance and business results

•Proven track record of improving Guest Satisfaction in previous roles, with measurable outcomes

•Proactively identifies new business opportunities and implements strategies to optimize profitability

•Builds and maintains strong relationships with owners to support long-term business growth

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

•An excellent opportunity for a first-time General Manager or someone looking to broaden their experience with a different ownership structure.

•Requires strong financial acumen across forecasting, revenue management, month-end reporting, budgeting, and business reviews.

•Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with hotel owners. For the successful applicant, the role offers the chance to contribute to the success of the hotel in a competitive market while providing individual challenge and personal development.

Additional Information

One more thing…

By working at the ibis Budget Southampton Centre you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.