General Manager - InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand

Hotel: Wellington (WLGGS), 2 Grey Street, 6011 IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights. Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection. These are Intercontinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world. Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too. A unique opportunity beckons for a seasoned General Manager to lead InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand. Boasting stunning waterfront views, the luxury hotel is centrally located in the country’s capital city near premier arts, shopping and culinary destinations. A quiet respite from the vibrant city below. We seek a proactive leader with a proven track record in luxury hospitality to continue to steer our team towards excellence. The role will encompass orchestrating the hotel’s daily operations, optimizing financial performance, nurturing talent development, and fostering a culture of innovation. Your ability to drive commercial success through excellent communication skills, hands-on operational experience, and the ability to lead an already exceptional and motivated team. A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Leading all aspects of operational activities of the hotel.
• Ability to manage hotel projects and renovations in a strategic manner.
• Developing business plans to drive owner returns.
• Recruiting, leading, managing and motivating a strong team, upskilling, recruiting, measuring and managing performance.
• Reviewing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive commercial performance across the Hotel and its facilities.
• Prioritizing relationships with guests and external contacts such as current and potential clients, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers and local communities.

What we’d like from you:

• Prior hotel general management experience, ideally within City hotels.
• Proven experience in managing challenging projects and hotel renovations.
• Success in driving commercial returns and revenue.
• Genuine team development, guest and owner focus.
• Solution focused, problem solver with ability to be adaptable and think out of the box.
• Strong people person with high EQ to manage a confident and successful teams
• Experience in managing all market segments of MICE and FIT
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage
• New Zealand or Australian citizenship

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr