
What does a Hotel Manager do?
Managerial positions come with significant challenges and responsibilities, but above all, they offer immense opportunities to make a concrete impact. In the world of hotel management, that opportunity lies in creating unforgettable experiences for guests at every stage of their journey.
At Accor, Hotel Managers uphold this reality through their creative and meaningful approach, driven by a shared purpose, to pioneer the art of responsible hospitality and connect cultures with heartfelt care.
From fostering meaningful connections with Heartists®, driving engagement, maximizing profitability, and delivering exceptional guest service, learn more about this multifaceted role at Accor.
What are the duties of a Hotel Manager?
Hotel managers play a pivotal role; they’re the heartbeat of their establishment.
They set the tone and vision, leading with confidence and inspiration as they guide their teams through the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving industry.
Balancing coordination, strategy, financial oversight, and time spent on the ground with their teams, here’s a closer look at the key responsibilities of a Hotel Manager.
Leadership management
As a Hotel Manager, you operate both on short-term and long-term goals for the success of the establishment:
- Leading and supervising all activities in the operations departments, while maintaining close contact with the General Manager of the hotel.
- Establishing a clear vision to develop, recommend, implement, and manage annual and long-term objectives for the operational departments, while keeping up with performance issues to ensure these objectives are met.
- Conducting daily briefings with management on current key activities, in order to understand different realities and convey important messages.
Talent management and collaboration
As a manager, you have a clear understanding of your hotel and teams' needs and are actively engaged in addressing them, using the resources provided by the Group.
- Facilitating the hiring and retention of talent, to ensure the hotel stays consistently vibrant and high-performing across all areas, by promoting Accor's strong employer promises and making them a reality for anyone who decides to join.
- Fostering daily engagement among Heartists®, including departmental team members and managers, by addressing their specific needs and ambitions through coaching, learning and development opportunities.
- Keeping in touch with other hotel departments, as well as regional and corporate teams, to ensure access to the right information, resources, and to communicate local issues effectively.
Guest and employee satisfaction
Of course, the satisfaction of your guests and your teams is your top priority:
- Enjoying guest interactions, you address them professionally and appropriately, upholding the establishment's standards.
- Looking to improve guests’ satisfaction, you are always one step ahead as you try to anticipate and understand their issues throughout their stay.
- Owing the same degree of attention to your teams, you are striving for their feedback, making sure they feel listened to, encouraged and supported in their projects and career.
Key qualifications and requirements to shine as a Hotel Manager
We have an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. While each brand has its own personality and requirements, these qualities will allow you to succeed as a Hotel Manager:
- Because managing a hotel, overseeing teams, and operations is a demanding responsibility, having solid prior experience in the field is essential. This experience is invaluable for understanding the hotel's realities, ensuring its success, and the fulfilment of its teams.
- More than just a managerial role, this position calls for an inspiring and caring leader, capable of rallying their teams around a common vision, while addressing their specific needs, and prioritizing their well-being.
At Accor, we believe hospitality starts with the heart, and we welcome those who lead with theirs.
It's not about ticking every box. If this vision of hospitality speaks to your passion and values, then you already have what it takes to grow into an inspiring Heartist® and future leader.
The skills of a Hotel Manager
More than qualifications, it takes some essential skills to be a successful Hotel Manager, capable of inspiring and leading their teams:
- Above all, excellent communication skills, as you are in constant contact with hotel stakeholders, along with leadership qualities to build genuine and lasting relationships with them.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, enabling you to deliver refined guest service while multitasking and working under pressure.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
- Service-oriented mindset, as guests and teams’ satisfaction must be your constant priority.
- A clear vision and deep understanding of the hotel, paired with strong business acumen. You will be in charge of managing and executing the budget, overseeing daily operations, and making swift, proactive decisions to resolve challenges as they arise.
- Finally, analytical skills, creativity, and effective planning will be your greatest assets in ensuring guest satisfaction and business success. These will help you in continually innovating to create unique experiences for your guests.
Unlock your potential as a Hotel Manager at Accor
By joining Accor, you will be in the perfect place to fulfil your potential as an inspiring Hotel Manager.
As an adventurer in your career, you will be able to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities in your hotel or other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
Everything you will do with us will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
But first and foremost, you will become a Heartists®, because hospitality is, above all, a work of heart. Therefore, if you wish to join us where life pulses with passion, take a look at our Hotel Manager job opportunities.
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