Hotel Manager

1w1 week ago

AccorCorpo

Bern, CH · Full-time · CHF 120,000 – CHF 160,000

About this role

Accor proudly announces the opening of Hotel Aeschi Park, a Handwritten Collection property in Aeschi bei Spiez, Switzerland, in late Q2/Q3 2026. This 40-bedroom hotel sits in a panoramic setting near Lake Thun, 16 km from Interlaken, with access to ski resorts and hiking trails. We seek an exceptional Hotel Manager to oversee pre-opening, opening, and market positioning, including bar, restaurant, and leisure facilities.

As a driven leader, embrace creativity and change to position the hotel as the preferred address in its market. Initial focus on pre-opening: lay strategic and operational foundations for success. Establish market presence, define positioning, and create a roadmap for organisational structure, recruitment, and more.

Build a cohesive vision that sets the tone for excellence from day one, fostering a genuinely human approach to hospitality. Guide by warmth and personality of a passionate host, cultivating a guest-centric culture. Empower teams through strong leadership in a dynamic environment near renowned destinations.

This unique opportunity shapes a bespoke hotel within Handwritten Collection. Consider applications from couples pairing with Front Office Executive role. Grow through Academy Accor programs, CSR like Planet 21, and All Heartist card benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or similar education
At least 5 years of experience as General/Hotel Manager, or proven experience as Front Office Manager
Experience in ownership relationship management
Fluent in German and English language, any other language skills are a benefit
Knowledge of the local market is beneficial
Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
Results-driven with a decisive, action-oriented mindset with a rooms driven focus
Proven ability to cultivate a guest-centric culture

Responsibilities

Oversee the pre-opening phase, hotel opening, and positioning in the market
Lay strategic and operational foundations for long-term success
Establish organisational structure and departmental design
Lead recruitment, team casting, training, and cultural onboarding
Develop workforce planning and productivity management
Create sales and marketing strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
Define distribution and pricing strategy
Manage stakeholder relationships across all relevant partners

Benefits

Develop your talent through learning programs by Academy Accor
Contribute to our local community through Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21
Benefit from our All Heartist card and special employee offerings