Hotel Manager - Boutique Hotel

Extrovert by nature and unafraid to be different. Does this sound like you? Then you’re just who we’re looking for.

As Hotel Manager you call the shots. In this role, you are the backbone of this 50-room hotel located in the city center of Rotterdam. You will primarily provide their guests with unparalleled levels of hospitality, from a seamless arrival and departure experience and everything inbetween. You will make sure your team assists them with their queries and unexpressed wishes.

The candidate we are looking for is entrepreneurial, shows initiative and sees to it that the hotel and the brand can continue growing. You are not afraid to make decisions and can account for them properly. You stand your ground, are flexible and not afraid to initiate change. English is a must, conversational Dutch is appreciated. This role requires a minimum of 24 hours, but can also be fulltime at 40 hours a week, depending on your availability.

You will be working both with the team and behind the scenes. The latter involves preparing the schedules, delegating tasks and systematically running the business (P&L, stakeholder management, contract management). You will report directly to the owners of the hotel.

In short, your responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure appropriate and effective focus on business objectives, while contributing to strategic development and leadership;
• Lead hotel to meet and/or exceed financial obligations and profitability;
• Monitor service trends by engaging with guests, reviewing guest reviews: make changes as necessary;
• Be visible throughout the hotel on a daily basis, meeting with guests and clients.

To be successful in this role, you recognize yourself in the following:

• You are fluent in English and preferably understand Dutch;
• You have finished a relevant Intermediate Vocational Education (MBO);
• You have plenty of experience as a leader in hospitality;
• You are a competent leader, who likes to motivate their team and pushes them to do better.

Salary range depends on your background and experience but will be between €3000 and €3500 based on 38 hours excluding holiday pay.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.