General Manager

Job description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Aimbridge Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Courtyard by Marriott, Ghent opens it's doors in October 2025 With inviting, flexible spaces and a classic style, Courtyard has a commitment to support our guests and keep them always moving forward. We're looking for an inspirational General Manager to take the lead through pre-opening and beyond and establish this property as a hub of hospitality for the city of Ghent
A behind-the-scenes look at your role
•As General Manager your role will be to lead a team of hospitality experts to achieve revenue and growth for our owners within this unique brand to Belgium, select service hotel setting.
•Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow.
•You will be an ambassador for the guest journey, ensuring brand values and service behaviours are delivered consistently in a professional and friendly environment, with a view to building the reputation of the hotel

•You’ll be the hotels focal point and custodian, leading your team from the front whilst demonstrating your extensive experience when it comes to setting the standard in hospitality.
•Commercially driven, you’ll be able to able to utilise your skillset to drive revenue and rooms business at this
•You’ll be an inspirational people leader, with a high level of personal resilience to drive change, evidence of engaging hearts and minds and delivering a compelling vision for a business.
•With the scope of the role, team and property in mind, you will have demonstrable experience as a General Manager within a similar environment. Brand experience within a Marriott brand property previously would also be advantageous
•Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow.
•You’ll utilise your commercial experience to leverage opportunities across the hotel and ensure cost control and driving key strategic incentives with your team

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:
•Competitive, market-leading salary package
•Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
•Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
•Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
•State-of-the-art work equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone
•Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills
Alongside the benefits on offer, this role will give you a unique opportunity to work as part of a renowned hospitality group with a Global presence, invested in your ongoing development and passionate about retaining key talent.

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.