General Manager - The Sebel Parramatta (Pre-Opening)

The Sebel Parramatta, a sophisticated 51-room hotel featuring studio rooms and one-bedroom apartments, alongside a Ground Floor Cafe, Boardroom, and a Rooftop Terrace Function space, is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial General Manager to lead our dedicated team through its pre-opening phase and beyond.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Parramatta, The Sebel Parramatta will offer stylish and comfortable accommodation, catering to both business and leisure travellers.  Today, Parramatta is often referred to as Sydney's second central business district (CBD). It serves as a major commercial center, housing numerous government agencies, businesses, and cultural institutions. The area is known for its diverse population, which enriches its cultural landscape.  Our Food & Beverage offerings, including a vibrant Ground Floor Cafe and a sophisticated Boardroom and Rooftop Terrace Function space, will provide diverse dining and event experiences, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding service.  Opening its first hotel doors in 1963, The Sebel Brand developed a reputation as the destination to mingle with the likes of Elton John, Zsa Zsa Gabor, or Bette Davis, a legacy of sophistication and service we aim to continue.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all aspects of the pre-opening process, from strategic planning and team recruitment to operational setup and market positioning, ensuring a successful launch.
• Managing and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, guests, local community, and suppliers.
• Cultivating and strengthening owner relations, ensuring transparency, clear communication, and alignment with business objectives from the outset.
• Building, leading, inspiring, and mentoring a small, driven team from inception, fostering individual growth, a collaborative spirit, and contributing to overall business success.
• Overseeing all Food & Beverage operations, with a particular focus on maximising revenue and delivering exceptional experiences for conference and event sales, particularly within the Roof Top Functions Bar and Boardroom.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to maximise revenue, streamline operational efficiencies, and continuously enhance the guest journey.
• Driving innovative sales and marketing strategies to boost occupancy, increase average daily rate, and ultimately grow revenue for the new property.
• Championing employee engagement  by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture for all our valued Heartists®.
• Supporting all departments in achieving operational targets while consistently delivering outstanding and memorable guest experiences.

We are seeking a seasoned hotel professional with:

• A minimum of 4 years of senior leadership experience in hotels, demonstrating a strong focus on operational excellence and commercial success, with prior pre-opening experience highly regarded.
• Proven financial and business acumen, including robust experience in revenue management, budgeting, forecasting, and driving profitability across Rooms and Food & Beverage outlets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coach, motivate, and inspire teams to reach their full potential.
• A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial flair, possessing strong personal integrity and a steadfast commitment to Accor’s core company values.
• A qualification in hotel management, hospitality management, commerce, or business administration is highly valued.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. With 5400+ Hotels across 110+ countries, the opportunities to grow your career are endless!

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide

• By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to us, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, develop, and promote talent.

 Apply Now to lead The Sebel Parramatta team from its exciting pre-opening journey!