General Manager - Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Work Your Way to Novotel Sydney Darling Square 

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is the ideal retreat for those seeking a blend of modern comfort and relaxed, slow living in the heart of Sydney. With 230 contemporary rooms offering stunning views of the tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship and the vibrant Darling Square precinct—Sydney's exciting new hub for dining, shopping, and culture—the hotel truly feels like a home away from home. Guests can indulge in seasonal, locally inspired menus at Pumphouse Sydney, where bespoke wines and Thunderbolt Strong Ale add to the experience, or enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast at Pier St. Grill. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an indoor pool, and six flexible meeting rooms, perfect for small to medium-sized events. 

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of the hotel, while embodying the Novotel brand's commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. As a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a proven background in hospitality, you will inspire and guide a passionate team to deliver outstanding service and ensure the continued success of this vibrant property. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take the reins of a thriving hotel, driving performance and innovation while maintaining an engaging, collaborative environment. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Leading, motivating, and mentoring a talented team of hospitality professionals to support their personal growth and contribute to the overall success of Novotel Sydney Darling Square 

• Developing and executing strategic plans to drive revenue, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate the guest experience 

• Collaborating with all departments to ensure the achievement of operational targets and seamless service delivery 

• Overseeing sales and marketing initiatives to maximise occupancy, drive revenue, and enhance hotel visibility 

• Championing a culture of employee engagement, fostering a collaborative, inclusive

A qualification in hotel management, hospitality management, commerce or business administration would be highly regarded. 

About You 

• A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in the hospitality industry 

• A proven track record of successfully managing hotel operations, driving profitability, achieving exceptional financial results and driving commercial performance 

• Passionate about personal development and fostering growth in others 

• Strong experience managing a large food and beverage operation 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful, impactful relationships across all levels of the team. 

• Skilled in cultivating positive relationships with hotel owners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. 

• Full Australian Working Rights 

About the Novotel Brand - Relaxed | Lively | Comforted | Energized 

With 570+ Hotels across 79 countries, Novotel invites business travellers to clock out and rest up, while encouraging families to soak up quality time together. Whether they’ve arrived from a thousand miles away or for their staycation, Novotel destinations offer travellers an opportunity to connect with family, friends, colleagues, and themselves, while also taking time to unwind.  

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.