Job Title: Hotel manager

Company: Accor

Location: Mercure Johannesburg Bedfordview Hotel, Germiston, South Africa

Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.


Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:



Ensure the smooth operation and coordination of the hotel through respective Department Heads (Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa & Health Club, Food & Beverage, and Culinary)
Provide leadership that engages and motivates our team of exceptionally guest oriented Heartists
Ensure a level of passion for guest service in our Heartists that achieves the #1 Guest Service spot in the North & Central America.
Direct operational needs to ensure compliance with the hotel’s Annual Budget and 5 Year Strategic Plan
Provide coaching; leadership development; and goal setting with hotel department heads
Assist in the preparation of the annual Operations Budget/Plan and achieve the profit objectives therein
Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage and Spa are accurately achieved
Play a lead role in yield management for Rooms, Food & Beverage and Spa
Be a key player in redevelopment and capital projects from an operations viewpoint
Ensure the implementation and delivery of all Fairmont Standards
Handle all guest concerns and ensure effective follow up thereof
Assist in Labor Management and the maintenance of productivity levels
Follow up on all guest comments, responding to any guest complaints or requests
Approve with the Director of Finance, all contracts (i.e. cleaning, maintenance & repair, telephones, etc.)
Provide active leadership role in the culture of Health and Safety and accident prevention
Act as hotel champion and culture leader in hotel committees
Oversee services rendered to The Residences (condo board association).
Function as key member of the Hotel Executive Committee and Leadership Team, providing support and assistance to the Senior Managers and Executive Team
Play a key role and lead change management for Rooms and Food & Beverage initiatives
Assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence

Qualifications

Your Skills and Qualifications:



Operations management with extensive experience in Rooms, Food & Beverage management and Spa operations experience
Clear knowledge of budget planning & execution
Post secondary diploma/degree in hospitality an asset
Proven record to coordinate multiple departments to make gains towards targeted VOG, GOP, EES and Health & Safety results
Exceptional interpersonal and guest relations skills
Proven team-leader with outstanding motivational skills and coaching ability
Ability to motivate developing leaders to act as entrepreneurs while implementing innovative, profit driven, guest satisfaction oriented solutions
Comfortable working evenings, weekends, holidays and various schedules

Posted: 21/01/2026