Hotel Manager

Our client operates a brand-new, fully accessible hotel in West Flanders, set in a stunning location with panoramic views over the water. The hotel offers a warm and welcoming environment for all guests, including those who may need extra support. The mission? To create a place where everyone can enjoy a carefree stay, relax, and share unforgettable moments.

As Hotel Manager, you will oversee all activities related to the hotel’s operations. You will be responsible for its commercial success, day-to-day management, catering, and leisure activities. You will be a visible, inspiring figure for guests, staff, and partners alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate strategic objectives into concrete results for the hotel.
• Actively promote the hotel and coordinate all services related to accommodation, catering, and leisure.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team (permanent staff, flexible workers, temporary staff, and volunteers) together with two Deputy Managers.
• Ensure continuity in staffing, quality, guest satisfaction, safety, environmental compliance, and legal requirements.
• Position the hotel in the market and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Set a dynamic pricing strategy to achieve optimal occupancy rates.
• Step in where needed – you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves.

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in hotel management or a similar hospitality context, preferably with an affinity for care services or inclusive tourism.
• Experience with full P&L responsibility and strategic decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams in a hospitality environment.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Flexible and available for occasional evening and weekend work.
• Excellent command of Dutch; knowledge of French, English, and/or German is a strong asset.

• A challenging and diverse role within a stable organisation with a strong social mission.
• Full-time, permanent contract.
• Company car and other extra-legal benefits.
• An environment where you can grow as a leader, strategic thinker, and problem-solver.
• The opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on people’s holiday experiences.