General Manager - Melia Shanghai Parkside ( China)

We are looking for General Manager - Melia Shanghai Parkside Hotel Information Meliá Shanghai Parkside is where all the magic begins. Located alongside Xingyuan Lake, the hotel is a peaceful oasis of calm between the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and the fun of Disneyland Park – the perfect starting point for discovering all the charm of this unique destination. This glamorous boutique hotel offers comfortable facilities, accommodation in the traditional Shanghai Shikumen architectural style, magnificent amenities, activities for kids, and fusion cuisine at the Mosaico Restaurant. Most rooms feature high wooden ceilings and a balcony or terrace, creating a bright and warm atmosphere. Opened on 9 September 2019 as a leisure and resort property, the hotel is built around the lake and surrounded by trees and flowers, with fresh air. Its location is ideal: 12 minutes' walk to Disneyland Resort 10 minutes to Bicester Village Shanghai 20 minutes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport 25 minutes to Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and Shanghai Century Park The General Manager, as the highest position of the Hotel’s management, will be responsible for the whole operation and for the leadership of the Hotel teams towards the achievement of all the objectives and within the implementation of the Company’s guidelines and policies. This position will maintain a strong relationship with the property owner through proactive and ongoing communication. The General Manager will be in charge of the planning, coordination, management and analysis of results of all the departments and will oversee the implementation of the procedures and policies of Meliá Hotels International, of the established goals and objectives, and uphold the quality of service and brand standards and maintenance, as well as Health & Safety regulations and Sustainability & Talent Management corporate policies. Main requirements - At least 3 years of experience as General Manager in the international Hospitality. - College level degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent Hotel Management or Tourism related education. - Excellent communication level in English and Chinese Mandarin is mandatory, both in word and written. - Solid functional knowledge of all department operations. - Outstanding leadership abilities. - Excellent management of Human -Resources & Talent. - Strong Sales & Marketing skills and good knowledge of Revenue Management. - Sales & Marketing background preferred - Resort experience required - Good understanding of the Sustainability and the Environmental protection areas. - Knowledge of IT tools used in the hotel management environment.