An Exhilarating Opportunity

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Leadership Team as a General Manager will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

Key Responsibilities

• Champions every facet of Hotel Operations, becoming the Face of the FIVE Zurich Journey, from curated Rooms and vibrant Nightlife to sensational Food and Beverage, and transformative Wellness experiences.
• Elevates every Touchpoint of the Guest Journey, delivering immersive, unforgettable and high-voltage experiences that Define the ‘Vibe at FIVE.’
• Spearheads internal projects and innovation initiatives In Partnership with Departmental Leaders, ensuring FIVE Zurich remains a Trailblazing luxury lifestyle destination.
• Curates and executes Disruptive Sales and Marketing strategies that amplify FIVE Zurich’s visibility, capturing the Spotlight both locally and on the international stage.
• Drives Financial Brilliance through bold budgeting, meticulous forecasting, and maximised revenue flow, ensuring Exceptional Profitability across All Departments.
• Strategically oversees labour, supplier partnerships, and property-level Spend with visionary Cost-Control initiatives that Drive Impactful flow-through to the bottom line.
• Collaborates with Ownership and the Group Executive Leadership Team to align performance, profitability, and cultural leadership with FIVE’s exponential Growth Objectives.
• Leads proactive Risk and Crisis Management protocols, championing Best-In-Class emergency response procedures to Protect the Integrity of the FIVE brand.
• Ensures strict adherence to Swiss Hospitality Regulations, with Seamless compliance across employment law, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Cultivates a magnetic Workplace Culture by energising FIVE Tribe Members, leading performance development, and inspiring Next-Level Talent Retention across FIVE Zurich.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven Experience as a General Manager or Hospitality Director within a luxury lifestyle hotel brand, leading Operations in a High-Volume, Fast-Paced environment that demands Visionary Leadership and Bold Decision-Making.
• Proven track record in Commercial Strategy, Financial Performance, and Multi-Departmental Hotel Operations.
• Swiss Nationality or the Legal Right to Work in Switzerland, paired with dynamic experience in the country’s high-performance hospitality landscape.
• In-depth Knowledge of Swiss Hospitality Regulations and Compliance Standards, with hands-on experience navigating local employment frameworks and industry protocols.
• Exceptional skills in Improving Customer Satisfaction and Driving Profitability, showcasing a commitment to Industry-Leading Standards.
• Next-Level Organisational and Leadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to engage effectively with Guests, FIVE Tribe Members, and stakeholders.
• A Proactive Nature, coupled with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensures every aspect of the Operation is perfectly curated.
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

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