Portfolio General Manager - Papua New Guinea

At Holiday Inn® we believe the joy of travel is for everyone. We pride ourselves on delivering an affordable, enjoyable hotel experience where guests are always welcomed warmly.

Holiday Inn® General Managers are… genuine, warm, approachable; they are lively & thrive on connecting. They are comfortable with blended work and life and are adaptable and creative in making things work. They bring a relaxed sense of professionalism. Holiday Inn® General Managers are happy to be around people 24/7. They are optimistic and inject positivity into their environment. They enjoy playing the role of ‘host’, are energetic and like to get ‘hands on’ when it’s busy. They immerse themselves in the local community and culture.

IHG are currently seeking to appoint a Portfolio General Manager to lead the team at Holiday Inn & Suites & Holiday Inn Express and to oversea the Crowne Plaza Residences in Papua New Guinea. 

As the Portfolio General Manager you will work with the owner as a partner and manage day-to-day operations of the Holiday Inn & Suites as well as the Holiday Inn Express.  You will also provide oversight and guidance to Crowne Plaza Residences general manager. You will lead, empower and build on the strengths of the management team to ensure all functions are operating effectively so guests are offered a premium product and a reliable, consistent experience. You will establish clear performance goals for employees, provide regular feedback and facilitate the development of high-potential individuals to build a strong talent pipeline.

Acting as a Brand Ambassador, you will place the brand at the centre of all communications, marketing initiatives and actions. You will use the Holiday Inn brand promise and guiding principles, market knowledge and social media, and work with the Sales and Marketing team to provide a clear strategy while challenging them to think of ways to beat the competition. You will also balance short-term actions and decision with the longer-term impact on the business to drive revenue, future profitability and deliver maximum return on investment for your owner’s equity.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a General Manager in an area capacity, experience working in growth economies and in remote settings.  Strong commercial and financial acumen as well outstanding stakeholder management will see you perform well in role.  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hotel Administration or Business Administration will be highly desirable.   

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

You'll have the chance to work with a great team of people and the opportunity for room for you.  Please apply on-line and tell us how you can bring your individual skills to IHG. To find out more about us or any other jobs with IHG please go to  www.careers.ihg.com  

IHG is an equal opportunity employer.