General Manager
We are looking for a General Manager for the Victoria Hotel & Residence****, an exceptional establishment in Villars-sur-Ollon, offering 150 elegant rooms and suites, two restaurants (Les Saisons, creative cuisine & Peppino, traditional trattoria), a panoramic bar and a wellness area. The hotel also has conference rooms for up to 220 people. As part of its development, we are looking for a passionate and experienced General Manager to take the hotel to new heights.
As General Manager, you will be responsible for helping the owner and Sophos Hotels, the management company, to implement and develop the hotel's vision and strategy. As a true ambassador for the hotel, you will be responsible for (non-exhaustive list of activities and tasks):
- Steering all operations: room management, catering, spa and events
- Optimising financial performance: controlling costs, budget management and monitoring profit and loss accounts
- Developing the hotel's reputation: sales strategy, hotel marketing and public relations
- Unite and manage teams: supervise, train and motivate a workforce of 50 people
- Guaranteeing excellent customer service
PROFILE
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as General Manager and mountain experience is essential
- Languages: French and English compulsory (German is a plus)
- Availability: Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team
- Analytical skills: mastery of financial management and performance indicators, knowledge of Opera and Symphony software a plus
BENEFITS
- Exceptional working environment in the heart of the Swiss Alps
- Full board and lodging
- Opportunities for professional development within a recognised group
- Dynamic and challenging environment