Company Description
Accor are incredibly proud to announce that in late Q2/Q3 2026 (exact date to be confirmed), Handwritten Collection will open the doors of Hotel Aeschi Park located in Aeschi bei Speiz, Switzerland – a distinctive new destination that reflects the authentic character, and individuality at the heart of our brand.
With 40 hotel bedrooms in total, our new Handwritten hotel is located in the centre of the scenic Aeschi bei Spiez in Canton Bern. Situated in a breathtaking panoramic setting near to the shores of Lake Thun and just 16 km from Interlaken, Hotel Aeschi Park enjoys a prime location with easy access to the renowned ski resorts of Wengen and Grindelwald, as well as an extensive network of hiking trails.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Hotel Manager and entrepreneur who will oversee the pre-opening phase, the hotel opening and the positioning in the market of this unique hotel, which will include bar, restaurant and leisure facilities.
Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to shape a hotel within our Handwritten Collection which is defined by a genuinely human approach to hospitality – bespoke in its character and guided by the warmth and personality of a passionate host. As a driven and open-minded leader, you embrace creativity and change, positioning the hotel as the preferred address and number one choice in its market.
Your initial focus will be pre-opening phase, where you will lay the strategic and operational foundations for long-term success. You will establish a strong market presence, define the hotel’s positioning, and create a clear and ambitious roadmap covering:
Organisational structure and departmental design
Recruitment and team casting
Training and cultural onboarding
Workforce planning and productivity management
Sales and marketing strategy
Budgeting and forecasting
Distribution and pricing strategy
Stakeholder management across all relevant partners
By the end of this phase, you will not only hav...