GENERAL MANAGER | NSW | Spicers |

Job No: Spicers519

Location: Hunter valley

Employment Status: Full time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 5 Jun 2018 AEST

GENERAL MANAGER – SPICERS GUEST HOUSE

• Be a part of Hunter Valley history ~ open our newest Property!
• Due to open in late 2018
• Rewarding package and industry leading company benefits on offer!

The opportunity:

As the General Manager of Spicers Guest House, you will lead the charge on pre-opening, opening and ongoing operation of our newest Retreat. You will be a hands-on host who delights in providing guests with bespoke experiences. Engaging and driving your team to ensure seamless operations will be integral to delivering an exceptional guest experience – each and every time. This is what Spicers is all about! 

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the overall management of the property; developing and implementing business strategy; and delivering budgeted growth, revenue and profit targets.  Key to this is developing a strong and committed team who are able to consistently provide a high standard of service and hospitality.

The reward:

At Spicers Retreats we LOVE our people and are committed to supporting them to achieve their goals by offering the essential ingredients and winning recipes for success, you just provide the passion! We regularly celebrate our triumphs with great food, fine wine and good humour at our quarterly 'Spice Nights' and annual gala Awards Night.

Aside from our festivities, your hard work and dedication will be recognised and rewarded through:

• Thoughtful mentoring, training and support from a warm and encouraging team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for progression across our business, including to other Retreats
• Generous accommodation and dining discounts at our award winning retreats, including a 6 monthly night away to visit any of our Retreats!

About Us:

Spicers Guest House, has been an important destination within the Hunter Valley region for nearly 35 years. Over that time both locals and guests have created fond memories of their experiences there. The 18 month renovation of the property aligns it with the quintessentially Australian and relaxed luxury experience of Spicers Retreats. While the upgrade will reflect a fresh contemporary facelift, the comfortable and welcoming spirit of the original Guest House will be preserved.

The Spicers Guest House project encompasses a full upgrade to the main building housing a new bar, restaurant, private dining room, conference/function rooms, a well-appointed commercial kitchen and Team facilities. There will be significant renovations undertaken of the 49 accommodation rooms, including a 4 bedroom standalone cottage. A major overhaul of the landscape includes the addition of a new pool and function lawns, overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges and neighbouring vineyards.

Spicers Guest House is part of Spicers Retreats, and we boast a collection of spectacular, award winning properties set in multiple locations throughout South East Queensland and New South Wales.  Spicers Guest House will be our 9^th retreat!

About you:

Spicers Retreats greatly value dedicated hospitality professionals who demonstrate a generosity of spirit. We seek committed and passionate talent who demonstrate our core values of Happy, Humble and Smart!

To be considered for this role, you will also have:

• Significant hands-on experience managing a luxury property;
• Pre-opening experience is desirable;
• A passion for good food and wine and providing bespoke experiences for guests;
• Strong business acumen;
• Experience managing P&L, COGS, expenses; 
• Strong team management experience – the ability to drive and manage performance;
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written;
• A proactive approach and positive attitude;
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required;
• A current RSA or RMLV;
• .… and most importantly, a genuine passion for ‘everything hospitality’ – good food, great wine and awesome experiences!

To apply:

1. Check out our instagram page: @spicersretreats
2. Like our Facebook Careers page: https://www.facebook.com/spicersretreatscareers/
3. Tell us “what you will bring to the table” and submit your application by clicking apply now.