CareerPlan

Hotel Manager

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-09-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leading pre-opening operations and establishing a high-performing culture for a new luxury resort hotel in Cairns.

Role type

Senior Hotel Manager (Pre-opening)

Builds

A new luxury resort hotel with 1,000-square-metre swimming lagoon and man-made beach.

Domain

Hospitality / Luxury Hotel Management

Required skills

Senior operational leadership in luxury/premium hotels, knowledge of rooms/front office/housekeeping/F&B/guest services, commercial awareness, team coaching and development, decision-making in high-pressure situations, creative problem solving, collaboration with General Manager.

Preferred skills

Passion for distinctive hotel culture, ability to work in fast-paced evolving environments, commitment to quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Support operational planning and develop procedures for pre-opening, prepare teams and embed service standards, lead across multiple departments balancing guest needs and commercial performance, inspire and coach department leaders, make sound decisions in complex situations, collaborate with General Manager and leadership team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC