A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at Brisbane’s premier luxury hotel - Sofitel Brisbane Central. As Director of Operations of this iconic 416 room, food and beverage centric hotel, you would responsible for the delivery of both 5-star accommodation and culinary service excellence.

To be successful in the role you would need to demonstrate passion, energy and an obsessive focus on building a strong team culture for the future. In return, you would be rewarded by the recognition and experience that goes with operating one of Accor’s premier hotel brands.

Your team and working environment:

The Sofitel Brisbane Central is centrally located within the heart of Brisbane City. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. The hotel features a number of exquisite and extravagant food & beverage outlets, two fitness centres, a Day Spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering on the Sofitel brand promise in all interactions
• Ensuring the smooth, efficient and profitable day to day operations of Rooms and Food & Beverage departments.
• Delivering on the Accor Live Limitless loyalty promise
• Maintaining operational systems and championing new and innovative ways to do business.
• Train, coach and develop the operational team at all levels
• Take responsibility for the operation of the property in the absence of the General Manager.  

Key attributes:

• Fostering an environment of care, collaboration and trust
• Willing to work alongside the team to achieve operational excellence
• An obsessive eye for detail, ensuring that the hotel is always presented at the highest level possible.
• Always leading with a solution focused and positive attitude
• A high level of personal presentation in line with a luxury brand
• Proven strong financial performance results

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous strategic-level management experience in a large, luxury environment
• Detailed knowledge and experience in Rooms and Food & Beverage operations
• Extensive working knowledge of OPERA PMS and MICROS POS
• Availability to work nights and weekends in accordance with operational requirements

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the Director of Talent and Culture on 07 3835 4962.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.