Hotel Manager in Liphook

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a four-star hotel, set in 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside and offers customers a unique experience all in one place. It is easily accessible from the A3, only 30 minutes from the M25 and Portsmouth.

With bedrooms, residences & penthouses, a championship golf course, meeting and events spaces, restaurants, a health club and a beauty spa, Old Thorns is the ideal destination for our customers to enjoy a night away, staycation, wedding, event, golf break, conference and much more.

Job Description

We are looking for a driven, people-first Hotel Manager to take full ownership of our Resort – leading the team and elevating the guest experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day leadership of hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, culinary, health club & spa, duty manager – guest services
• Implementation and monitoring of brand/service standards, SOP’s
• Support Accor and Mövenpick system implementations
• Revenue optimisation & maximisation, cost control, P&L and payroll accountability
• Team development, rostering optimisation / operational efficiencies across departments, performance management
• Health & safety, compliance management, support and lead Green Key Certification, deliver high consistent guest expectations satisfaction – (RPS) ownership
• Strategic input on property improvements, CAPEX, all other key management support functions

Qualifications

• Previous premium hotel experience is essential.
• Hospitality Management experience – familiarity of a resort would be advantageous.
• A strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue & profitability targets.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences with a meticulous eye for detail.

Additional Information

Old Thorns Company Benefits

• Countryside setting
• A large variety of Learning & Development opportunities (including apprenticeships and courses)
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Long Service Awards & Long Service Holiday Entitlement
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• 28 days paid holiday entitlement
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme (£100)
• Discounts across all Food & Beverage outlets
• Discounted access to our on-site gym and pool
• Discounts on Spa Treatments and Products
• Discount on Golf Retail Products in the Proshop
• Discounts on hotel rooms and Hotel-Run events (including our Tribute Nights!)