Portfolio General Manager - Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley & Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport

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Job Description For Portfolio General Manager - Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley & Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport

ACCOR

Company Description

Located in key metropolitan and travel hubs across Melbourne, this trio of hotels represents an exciting and diverse portfolio under the Action Portfolio.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is a striking 26-storey premium hotel with 347 guest rooms, directly connected to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and surrounded by the vibrant South Wharf precinct, including DFO and the Yarra River promenade.

Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley offers 155 contemporary rooms in a thriving commercial and retail district in Melbourne's east, within walking distance of The Glen Shopping Centre and Glen Waverley Station.

Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport provides travellers with a convenient and affordable stay just 400 metres from Melbourne International Airport, offering comfortable, efficient accommodation in one of Australia's busiest transport gateways.

The portfolio offers a dynamic and varied work environment that spans corporate, leisure, and transit market segments, making this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and ambitious hotel leader.

Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing and visionary Portfolio General Manager to oversee the operations of Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley, and Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport.

As Portfolio General Manager, you will be accountable for delivering strong operational performance, leading high-performing teams, and driving commercial outcomes across three very different hotels. You will work closely with in-place property managers at the Ibis and Ibis Budget hotels while leading the team at Novotel South Wharf directly.

You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including hotel ownership portfolios, and providing strategic leadership across all properties.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute hotel professional with multi-property experience and a talent for owner relations.

As Portfolio General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic direction and performance of all three properties.
• Overseeing the delivery of operational excellence and consistent brand standards.
• Developing and supporting the hotel leadership teams, including mentoring property managers.
• Driving revenue growth through effective commercial strategy, distribution, and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance, risk management, and workplace culture across all hotels.
• Fostering trusted and productive relationships with owners and key stakeholders.
• Championing Accor's Heartist culture and team engagement.

Qualifications

A qualification in hotel management, business administration, or a related discipline would be highly regarded.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a General Manager, ideally with multi-property or cluster responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of both premium and economy hotel operations.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, with a proven track record in revenue management and cost leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with ownership portfolios.
• Outstanding leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability.
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences and strong brand alignment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Additional Information

Why Work for Accor?
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• 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.

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