Franchise Hotel - Hotel General Manager

About Us

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

The newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel opened it's doors at the end of October 2024, expanding our footprint and solidifying our presence in the local market.

Your day to day

• As General Manager your role will be to lead a team of hospitality experts to achieve revenue and growth for our owners within this (unique brand to Belgium), select service hotel setting.
• Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow.
• You will be an ambassador for the guest journey, ensuring brand values and service behaviours are delivered consistently in a professional and friendly environment, with a view to building the reputation of the hotel

What we need from you

• You’ll be the hotels focal point and custodian, leading your team from the front whilst demonstrating your extensive experience when it comes to setting the standard in hospitality.
• Commercially driven, you’ll be able to able to utilise your skillset to drive revenue and rooms business at this
• You’ll be an inspirational people leader, with a high level of personal resilience to drive change, evidence of engaging hearts and minds and delivering a compelling vision for a business.
• With the scope of the role, team and property in mind, you will have demonstrable experience as a General Manager within a similar environment. Brand experience within an IHG property previously would also be advantageous
• Your role will also include managing multiple stakeholders, therefore experience working closely with owners or in a 3rd party management model will be crucial to the success of this role.
• As a business who acknowledges that people are at the heart of our operation, you’ll be able to demonstrate a proven ability to nurture and develop talent at all levels.

What we offer

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Competitive, market-leading salary package
• Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
• Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
• State-of-the-art work equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.