General Manager - First Hotel Jörgen Kock

  • Full-time

Company Description

First Hotels is a leading collection of hotels with more than 90 unique hotels centrally located in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Spain.  First Hotels is committed to providing quality experiences and individual choices. All our hotels offer a unique atmosphere and singular sense of style.

Job Description

First Hotel Jörgen Kock is a centrally located hotel close to the train station in Malmö with 102 rooms. We are now looking for our next General Manager!

Area of responsibility

  • Lead the work on improving the financial results of the hotel
  • Lead the work on improving quality, service and guest experience, including Social Media
  • Develop the external and internal image of the hotel, with the clear aim of strengthening the marked position
  • Secure adherence to Brand Standards and local legislation
  • Follow-up on operational aspects of central and local marketing campaigns
  • Responsible for the local Crisis Management
  • Secure and follow-up on associates’ and own professional development

Challenges related to the position

Being the face of the hotel both internally and towards the marketplace. Build and secure a high performing leadership group. Secure quality throughout all parts of the hotel operations, with a special focus on service, and quality. Develop and maintain a local and international network that with contribute to the success of the hotel. The position is very operational, and you are required to actively involve yourself in the day to day operations to ensure guest & employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Forward thinking with a strategic understanding for the complexity of hotel operations
  • Experienced leader with proven people management skills
  • Proven commercial results
  • Good insight and knowledge to hotel trends
  • Large local professional network
  • Keen interest of future guest experience technology

Additional Information

Reports to
Regional Director of Operations Sweden at BELVAR

Remuneration package
- Salary, as per agreement
- Pension and vacation entitlement as per local legislation

Start date
As per agreement – Q3/Q4 2019

Office location
Malmö, some travel to be expected  

If this looks interesting, and you believe you have got what it takes, contact us today! We will review applications continually.

For any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Johan Appelgren at email: [email protected].

We accept applications in English or in any Scandinavian language.

BELVAR is owned by the Maribel hotel group and is a leader in hotel operations and development in Europe. In addition to the Marriott brands Moxy Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott, Belvar also operates concepts for the Maribel-owned brands First Hotels, X Meeting Point and GÅRD Taste Scandinavian. Check www.belvar.eu for more company information.