Clarion Hotel Ernst

Kristiansand S

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As General Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, you´ll be heading up a team of hospitality professionals, bringing our take on urban sophistication to life. You´ll inspire your team to embody Clarion´s promise-delivering high-quality experiences, blending style, hospitality, and energy in every guest interaction. With your strategic mindset and passion for innovation, you´ll craft and execute plans that elevate both guest satisfaction and profitability. You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, driving the hotel's pulse while staying in tune with the latest trends. Your leadership will ensure that every moment feels dynamic, every experience feels premium, and sustainability is woven into everything we do.
At Clarion, your role is more than managing a hotel; it's about creating a vibrant metropolitan hub where style, quality, and authenticity converge. This is your chance to make Clarion Hotel Ernst the place to be in Kristiansand.
Your to-do-list as a Clarion GM:
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Maximize occupancy and revenue through effective yield management
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Ensure consistent delivery of premium guest experiences in line with Clarion´s high standards
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Oversee forecasting, and financial performance to drive profitability
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Maintain operational excellence by optimizing day-to-day processes
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Lead talent development and team performance, fostering a culture of feedback, growth and engagement
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Implement sustainable practices across all areas of the hotel, letting future generations know we did our best
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Ensure brand alignment through every guest interaction and operational decision
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Create magic 24-7
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This is a full-time, permanent position with a start date to be agreed upon.
Key traits we value:
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Visionary Leadership : A strategic thinker who inspires and leads with passion, driving both team performance and guest satisfaction
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Extensive Hospitality Experience : Proven experience in the hospitality industry, with a deep understanding of high-end service, operations, and guest relations
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Guest-Centric Focus : A deep commitment to delivering premium, memorable experiences that consistently exceed guest expectations
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Commercial Savvy : Strong financial acumen with a proven track record in revenue management, budgeting, and driving profitability
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Innovative &amp; Solutions-Oriented : A creative problem solver who brings fresh ideas and can adapt in fast-paced, dynamic environments
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Sustainability Champion : Passionate about integrating sustainable practices into all hotel operations, aligning with Clarion´s core values
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We value the power of diversity within Strawberry. Different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment
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What we offer to all our employees at Strawberry:
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An exciting and varied work environment with a fast pace
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The right tools and support to flourish both professionally and personally
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Staff discounts and friends &amp; family rates at our 200+ hotels
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Four free hotel nights each year
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25% discount on food &amp; beverages at all our restaurants &amp; bars
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Sweet deals on experiences, travels, retail and lots more!
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About Clarion Hotel
At Clarion, we personify a cosmopolitan lifestyle, seamlessly blending supreme quality, hospitality and sophistication into our vibrant atmosphere. Our prime locations and aesthetic appeal make us the perfect spot for an urban adventure, whether it's for work or play. We deliver twenty-four-seven service and experiences in our +30 hotels spread across the Nordics.
About Strawberry
Strawberry is not just any company in the hotel industry- we're a rebel, with a warm beating heart. Strawberry is a portal to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we create thousands of experiences every day. Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20 000 skillful individuals from more than 166 countries is what makes us grow.
Ready to shape unforgettable experiences with us?
Apply now and become a key part of our journey. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait- positions may be filled before the deadline. Interviews are conducted continuously. Contact the Director of Operations for NO, Jannica Landmark-Rosén, at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:jannica.landmark-rosen@strawberry.no">jannica.landmark-rosen@strawberry.no</a> if you have any questions.

General Manager, Clarion Hotel Ernst