General Manager - Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets

Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets is a boutique, design-led hotel located on the edge of Adelaide’s CBD, directly opposite the iconic Central Market and Chinatown. Now five years into its journey and part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, the property reflects the vibrant character of its neighbourhood through thoughtful design, authentic service, and strong community connection.

Featuring 145 stylish guest rooms and two established F&B outlets, the hotel serves a diverse mix of guests and maintains a strong presence in the local Adelaide market.

We’re seeking a dynamic, commercially minded General Manager to lead Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets into its next chapter. This hands-on role focuses on operational excellence, commercial growth, and building a strong presence within the local community. You will play a key role in elevating the guest experience, driving performance, developing future leaders, and fostering trusted relationships with owners and stakeholders.

A Little Taste of Your Day-to-Day

• Oversee daily hotel operations with a focus on exceptional service and operational excellence.
• Maintain strong visibility across the property, engaging guests and inspiring your team to deliver memorable experiences.
• Lead, coach, and support department heads to build an engaged, high-performing culture.
• Drive commercial performance through strategic, insights-based decision making.
• Champion continuous improvement to elevate the guest experience and streamline operations.
• Build trusted relationships with owners, asset managers, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the hotel confidently within the Adelaide market, strengthening local presence and reputation.

What We Need From You

• Proven operational leadership with depth in Rooms and strong capability overseeing F&B operations.
• A collaborative, people-focused leadership style with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with owners and community partners.
• A hands-on leadership approach — comfortable balancing strategic oversight with operational involvement when required.
• Ability to build strong connections in the local community and represent the hotel with consistency and credibility.

• Eligibility to work in Australia (visa sponsorship not available).

What You Can Expect From Us

You’ll step into a leadership role within a vibrant, design-led boutique hotel supported by IHG Hotels & Resorts. We offer a competitive salary, performance-based rewards, and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and work–life balance — along with colleague travel benefits and opportunities for continued professional growth.

You’ll also have access to IHG’s lifelong development programs, global mobility pathways, and career milestone celebrations as you grow within the IHG network.

At IHG, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and foster a culture built on trust, support, and belonging.

If you're ready to lead one of Adelaide’s most distinctive boutique hotels, we’d love to hear from you.