General Manager – Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Accorhotel; Liphook; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Hampshire invites a capable General Manager to lead the resort through refurbishment, rebranding and repositioning on completion.

You will provide leadership across Accommodation, F&B, Golf, Spa, Events and Leisure, drive performance and profitability while delivering a premium guest experience, and work with ownership on strategy and brand development. This is a full-time role at our countryside estate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a resort environment would be advantageous.
• A strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability targets.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences with a meticulous eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• As General Manager you will be the driving force behind the Resorts successful refurbishment, rebranding & repositioning on completion.
• Provide strong leadership across all areas to include Accommodation, F&B, Golf, Spa, Events, & Leisure.
• Drive performance & profitability whilst maintaining a premium guest experience.
• Collaborate with ownership and senior leadership on strategy, innovation & brand development.
• Lead and develop departmental Managers to foster a positive & motivated workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Guest experience

Strategic planning

Team development

Job description

General Manager – Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

• Full-time
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s iconic hotel and resort destinations?

A unique opportunity has arisen to launch a new Accor brand to the UK market.

Set in over 300 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside, the Resort offers a unique experience all in one place.

With bedrooms, residences & penthouses, golf course, meeting & events spaces, restaurants, health club & spa, this is the ideal destination for a night away, staycation, golf break, wedding, conference & much more.

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the resort into its next chapter of growth & excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• As General Manager you will be the driving force behind the Resorts successful refurbishment, rebranding & repositioning on completion.
• Provide strong leadership across all areas to include Accommodation, F&B, Golf, Spa, Events, & Leisure.
• Drive performance & profitability whilst maintaining a premium guest experience.
• Collaborate with ownership and senior leadership on strategy, innovation & brand development.
• Lead and develop departmental Managers to foster a positive & motivated workplace culture.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

• Previous experience within a resort environment would be advantageous.
• A strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability targets.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences with a meticulous eye for detail.

One more thing…

By working at the Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 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.