General Manager - InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto

About Us  

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights. 

Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection.  These are Intercontinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels.   Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.  

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too. 

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto - an icon of grace in the heart of Melbourne

Located on prestigious Collins Street, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is an icon of glamour, grandeur and grace.  Our glass atrium, ornate windows and original brickwork offer a stunning example of 1890s neo-Gothic architecture, while our elegant interiors weave a tapestry of contemporary elegance.  Just steps away, are stylish boutiques and some of the finest restaurants in the city.

We are looking for an established Luxury General Manager with a proven successful track record in buzzing city hotels, group activities, and a strong know in luxury hospitality. You will have excellent communication skills, hands-on operational experience, and the ability to build and lead exceptional teams.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Leading the commercial and operational activities of the hotel.  
• Lead and develop a business plan to drive owner returns.
• Recruiting, leading, managing and motivating a strong team, upskilling, recruiting, measuring and managing performance.
• Reviews and implements strategic initiatives to drive commercial performance across the Hotel and its facilities.
• Prioritises relationships with Owners, guests and external contacts such as current and potential clients, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers and local communities.

What we’d like from you:

• Proven track record of success as a Luxury General Manager in a city hotel.
• Experience in commercial strategies in a city with equally strong competitors.
• Excellent communicator.
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage.
• Strong people leader; building great teams to achieve company goals.
• Local & International market experience in similar high profile properties.
• You will have the Right to Work in Australia.