General Manager - Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street (Pre-opening)

Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street is a new 4-star hotel development joining the Accor network. Situated at 488 La Trobe Street in the heart of West Melbourne, the hotel is ideally located near key Melbourne landmarks including Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Docklands, and Etihad Stadium. 

This exciting new property will deliver a unique guest experience defined by spacious design, natural light, and modern convenience. We now have an outstanding opportunity for a passionate hotel professional to lead this hotel through pre-opening and launch as General Manager. 

As General Manager, you will bring strong operational leadership and commercial insight to create a high-performing team and successful hotel opening. You’ll establish brand presence, embed Accor’s values, and ensure an exceptional guest journey from day one. 

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Building a new leadership team and establishing full operational readiness for the hotel’s opening. 

• Leading the overall strategic direction, commercial outcomes, and day-to-day performance of Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street. 

• Driving revenue growth and profitability through sound commercial strategies, including room yield, cost control, and service efficiency. 

• Managing and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, guests, local community, and suppliers. 

• Creating a workplace that aligns with Accor’s Heartist® culture and values. 

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and brand standards, while maintaining operational excellence across all departments. 

A tertiary qualification in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Commerce or Business Administration would be highly regarded. 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong leadership presence, strategic acumen, and deep understanding of hotel operations. 

You will also have: 

• Prior experience as a General Manager, ideally having led a hotel through pre-opening or early-stage operations.

• Demonstrated success in achieving strong commercial outcomes and market positioning.

• A proven track record of building and nurturing high-performing teams. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, particularly with owners and partners. 

• The ability to implement and manage effective project plans, operational systems, and guest experience strategies. 

• A passion for delivering memorable guest experiences in line with the Mercure brand promise. 

• Full Australian working rights. 

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a new hotel and shape its identity from the ground up. If you’re ready to lead the opening of one of Melbourne’s newest hotels in a prime location, we welcome your application. 

About the Mercure Brand – Charming | Dynamic | Local 

Inspired by Mercury, the Roman god of travellers, Mercure hotels are more than just a place to stay – they’re a gateway to local discovery. Since 1973, Mercure has connected guests with the true essence of their destination, blending high-quality standards with authentic local experiences. With over 950 hotels in 60+ countries, each Mercure hotel delivers a warm, immersive atmosphere where guests feel both at home and inspired to explore. From locally influenced design to a passion for regional food and culture, every stay celebrates the unique spirit of place. 

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/ 

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