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IHG General Manager - InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa in French Polynesia

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights. Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection. These are Intercontinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too.

InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

It is in the western portion of the Society Islands, known as the Leeward Islands, that travelers find the shimmering pearl of the Pacific: Bora Bora. French Polynesia’s main island of Tahiti is just eight hours from Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Bora Bora is an additional 50-minute flight, Amid the indelible aquamarine of Bora Bora’s alluring lagoon you’ll find Motu Piti Aau, meaning ‘islet of two hearts,’ and the lush InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa. Here, heart-stopping panoramas punctuate overwater villas cooled sustainably by the ocean. Generous Polynesian hospitality enhances exceptional destination dining and electric seascapes frame holistic wellness experiences at French Polynesia’s singular Thalasso Spa. We are seeking a General Manager with a proven track record in luxury or 5-star hotel management in remote locations. This position calls for adaptability in a French unionized environment and knowledge of the French Polynesian culture. Proven success in revenue growth and cost management is essential.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Leading all aspects of operational activities of the hotel.

• Developing creative ideas to drive local and international visitors to the Resort

• Recruiting, leading, managing and motivating a strong team, upskilling, recruiting, measuring and managing performance.

• Prioritising relationships with guests and external contacts such as current and potential clients, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers and local communities.

What we’d like from you:

• Proven track record of success as a Luxury General Manager in a remote resort

• Excellent communicator in French and English language

• Experience with French unions

• Strong people leader with high EQ to build successful teams

• Experience in managing all market segments of MICE and FIT

• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage

• International experience in similar properties and locations

• You will be a French citizen

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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