Hotel Manager - Dandenong Ranges Premium Conference & Wedding Venue - Growth Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Hotel Manager to lead the repositioning and growth of our beautifully presented 60-room hotel, nestled in the stunning Dandenong Ranges. This premium venue specialises in hosting groups of up to 124 guests and we are actively repositioning the property to expand our conference facilities and wedding market presence.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced hospitality professional with strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive, seeking to make their mark in one of Victoria's most picturesque locations. The successful candidate will be comfortable driving growth in our wedding and conferencing operations, with experience in conference and wedding planning being highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic repositioning of the property to capture greater wedding and conference market share

Actively drive growth in wedding bookings and conference business through relationship building and marketing initiatives

Manage all guest relations including inquiries, experiences, check-in/out, and group bookings

Oversee property reservations across all channels

Conduct financial management and property accounting

Compile comprehensive weekly and monthly reports

Participate in weekly management team conference calls

Lead and develop all property staff through recruitment, training, supervision and performance management

Control labour costs and maintain operational efficiency and quality

Maintain exceptional property and room standards through formal quality assurance processes

Coordinate and execute conference and wedding events, ensuring seamless delivery and client satisfaction

Oversee property maintenance and facility upgrades to support repositioning goals

Ensure compliance with company policies and all legal/regulatory requirements

Manage inventory levels to support all operations

Escalate matters to as required

What We're Looking For:

Previous hotel/motel management experience (essential)

Conference and wedding planning experience with proven ability to drive business growth (highly desirable)

Strong customer service focus with ability to handle challenging situations professionally

Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in driving revenue growth and market positioning

Excellent leadership and staff management capabilities

Financial acumen and reporting skills

Ability to work autonomously while being part of a supportive team

High energy levels and commitment to service excellence

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package with performance incentives

Stunning location in the Dandenong Ranges

Opportunity to lead a strategic repositioning project

Full support from a dynamic and growing company

Immediate start available

If you're ready to take on this exciting growth opportunity in one of Victoria's most beautiful locations and drive our wedding and conference business to new heights, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter.

Due to anticipated high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.