Hotel Manager

About Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is part of the Stamford Group and manages the Groups portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in addition to the hotels the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.

At Stamford Hotels and Resorts we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all our pursuit for excellence we encourage entrepreneurial thinking challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency collaboration respect and integrity among our employees business partners and the larger community.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Hotel Manager to join the senior leadership team at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport one of Stamfords flagship Australian properties.

Reporting directly to the Area General Manager this role carries full operational oversight across all key divisions including Rooms Food & Beverage and Guest Experience. The Hotel Manager will drive performance excellence through strategic leadership commercial acumen and an unwavering commitment to Stamfords signature brand standards.

This is a high-impact leadership appointment ideal for a commercially astute hands-on hotelier who operates with equal parts intellect and intuition. You will be responsible for translating strategy into seamless guest experiences optimising profitability across multiple revenue streams and elevating operational culture through visible decisive leadership.

You will partner closely with the General Manager and Area leadership team to shape the propertys business direction champion innovation and uphold Stamfords reputation for precision integrity and excellence in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• The end-to-end performance of Rooms Food & Beverage and Guest Experience functions to deliver sustained profitability operational efficiency and consistently high guest satisfaction outcomes.
• Manage departmental budgets forecasts and financial performance to achieve revenue GOP and cost control targets. Identify margin improvement opportunities through process optimisation productivity uplift and supplier management.
• Collaborate on property strategy capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and operational improvement initiatives to ensure long-term asset performance and return on investment.
• Champion The Stamford Way by embedding service consistency presentation standards and product quality across all guest touchpoints. Maintain active floor presence and visible leadership during peak service periods.
• Lead mentor and empower a multi-disciplinary team of department heads and supervisors. Build a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement through regular performance feedback succession planning and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor guest feedback channels and service metrics daily. Ensure service lapses are rectified immediately and systemic issues are addressed through training or process redesign. Personally manage escalated or VIP cases to protect the hotels reputation.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to enhance profitability and brand positioning of outlets and events. Drive innovation in menu engineering banquet operations and service delivery while maintaining strict cost controls.
• Work closely with Front Office Reservations and Housekeeping (outsourced contractor) to optimise occupancy room readiness and turnaround times ensuring seamless guest flow and brand-standard presentation.
• Uphold Stamfords governance standards by ensuring full compliance with WHS regulatory and company policy requirements. Lead by example in workplace safety emergency management and audit readiness.
• Prepare concise data-driven performance reports highlighting operational risks business opportunities and efficiency outcomes. Collaborate with Finance HR and regional leadership to align hotel operations with group objectives.
• Act as the property lead in the GMs absence ensuring seamless continuity of operations decision-making and stakeholder communication.

About You

• Minimum 5 years hotel leadership experience within a 4- or 5-star environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-department operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven capability in budgeting forecasting and cost control.
• Exceptional communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Hands-on visible leader who sets the tone for excellence.

About the Benefits

Employees of Stamford Hotels and Resorts are entitled to many outstanding benefits including:

• Great employee discount on food & beverage at all Stamford Hotels & Resorts;
• Dry cleaning for business attire;
• Free duty meals;
• Free onsite parking;

How to Apply

If you are up to this challenge please forward your application (cover letter and resume) via below link.

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position however only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview purposes.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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