General Manager - Pullman & Novotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

About the job
At Accor, we are more than 300,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services and expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine luxury hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
About Brand
Pullman Hotels & Resorts sets a new tempo in global travel and living, delivering an inspiring, energizing and enriching experience to new entrepreneurs. Pullman welcomes guests with the space they need to focus, work and play. Forward-thinking, hyper-connected and with a passion for art and fitness, Pullman retains the adventurous spirit and open-minded ambition that drove it to become a pioneering travel brand over 150 years ago. Pullman is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
THE ROLE
● Increases and maintains the value of the asset. Owns and manages the relationship with owner.
● Oversees the day to day operations of the hotel in accordance with company standards, mission statement, vision and values.
● The maximization of financial performance, guest satisfaction and Brand colleagues development is an integral part of the position.
● Is directly responsible for the implementation of sales and revenue management strategy of the hotel.
● Be able to take logical decisions and immediate actions.
● Develops accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with the Brand strategy.
● Growing business – A good overview of finances, think about the future and decide on strategic initiatives.
● Creates an environment which encourages innovation; breaks down hierarchy; challenges thinking in a constructive way.
THE MUST HAVES
● Minimum 20 years’ operational management experience and including minimum of 8 -10 years' GM experience in Premium hotels in International Chain Hotels’ Operations
● Strong match with Accor’s Leader Capability Framework
● Must be energetic, strategic, creative, dynamic and able to clearly communicate how plans will deliver on overall goals
● Adaptable & flexible with the capacity to set high goals and standards for the smooth operation of the hotel
● Effective management style, hands-on and approachable