General Manager- ibis London Luton Airport

IBIS; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prominent hotel near Luton Airport for a General Manager. This role involves leading a diverse team, driving guest satisfaction, and maximizing operational results. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for growth. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships within the community. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the hotel's success and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a hotel brand.
• Strong business acumen with success in driving commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and strategic direction of the property.
• Maximize profit and manage financials effectively.
• Champion employee engagement and promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Vision

Commercial Acumen

Team Building

Effective Communication

Education

Experience in Hotel Management

Job description

Company Description

A new opportunity has arisen at our ibis London Luton Airport hotel for a General Manager. Part of the Leopard Hotel portfolio, this hotel has 162 rooms and is located in a prime spot, 10 minutes away from Luton Town Centre and a few minutes walk from the airport itself.

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

If you are a passionate, commercial, and forward-thinking General Manager capable of leading a diverse, multi-skilled, and hands-on team, then this role might be for you.

Job Description

General Manager

Be an ambassador of the brand and the property. As General Manager, your leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and strategic vision will drive an engaged team, guest satisfaction, and maximized operating results. Bring your strong commercial and business acumen, and tenacity to drive the top line to exceed targets and position the property in the (luxury, premium, midscale, economy) marketplace.

You will be responsible for:

1. Leading the overall management and strategic direction of the property and supporting all departments in achieving operational targets
2. Maximizing the property's profit and managing financials
3. Ensuring full compliance with operating controls and legislation across all areas of the business
4. Actively participating in the recruitment process to select the best-fit candidates
5. Championing employee engagement and promoting a collaborative, inclusive environment
6. Developing relationships within the local community
7. Maintaining product and service quality standards to exceed guest expectations
8. Promoting the brand and ensuring all brand standards are consistently executed

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

1. Previous experience in a leadership role within a similar hotel brand or business
2. Passionate about growth and development, both personally and for others
3. Strong collaborator with the ability to build relationships
4. Strategic, creative, and effective communicator
5. A proven leader capable of inspiring others
6. Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving commercial performance and achieving KPIs