Job Description
Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specialized in hospitality profiles, is looking for a Hotel Manager in West-Vlaanderen.
Our client operates a brand-new, fully accessible hotel in West Flanders, set in a stunning location with panoramic views over the water. The hotel offers a warm and welcoming environment for all guests, including those who may need extra support. The mission? To create a place where everyone can enjoy a carefree stay, relax, and share unforgettable moments.
As Hotel Manager, you will oversee all activities related to the hotel’s operations. You will be responsible for its commercial success, day-to-day management, catering, and leisure activities. You will be a visible, inspiring figure for guests, staff, and partners alike.
Key Responsibilities:
* Translate strategic objectives into concrete results for the hotel.
* Actively promote the hotel and coordinate all services related to accommodation, catering, and leisure.
* Lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team (permanent staff, flexible workers, temporary staff, and volunteers) together with two Deputy Managers.
* Ensure continuity in staffing, quality, guest satisfaction, safety, environmental compliance, and legal requirements.
* Position the hotel in the market and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
* Set a dynamic pricing strategy to achieve optimal occupancy rates.
* Step in where needed – you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
Requirements
* University degree or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in hotel management or a similar hospitality context, preferably with an affinity for care services or inclusive tourism.
* Experience with full P&L responsibility and strategic decision-making.
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams in a hospitality environment.
* Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
* Flexible and available for occasional evening and weekend work.
* Excellent command of Dutch; knowledge of French, English, and/or German is a strong asset.
Benefits
* A challenging and diverse role within a stable organisation with a strong social mission.
* Full-time, permanent contract.
* Company car and other extra-legal benefits.
* An environment where you can grow as a leader, strategic thinker, and problem-solver.
* The opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on people’s holiday experiences.
Requirements
Minimum 2 ans d’expérience dans un poste à vocation commerciale dans le secteur hôtelier à Bruxelles Solide connaissance du tissu économique local et des circuits décisionnels dans les segments Corporate et Gouvernement Expérience prouvée dans la gestion de RFPs et de clients grands comptes Français et anglais professionnels exigés – le néerlandais est un atout Excellentes compétences en communication, négociation et stratégie commerciale Autonomie, proactivité et orientation résultats Expérience dans un environnement en transformation ou ouverture est un plus