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, the new Handwritten hotel is located in the centre of the scenic Aeschi bei Spiez in Canton Bern. Situated in a breathtaking panoramic setting near 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.
Job Description
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.
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 the 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 the following:
* 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 have built an operational framework and a cohesive vision that sets the tone for excellence from day one.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or similar education
* At least 5 years of experience as a General/Hotel Manager, or proven experience as a skilled Front Office Manager, looking to make that next step to Hotel Manager
* Experience in ownership relationship management
* Fluent in German and English; any other language skills are a benefit
* Knowledge of the local market is beneficial
Skills
* Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
* Ability to empower, motivate and develop teams
* Results‑driven with a decisive, action‑oriented mindset with a rooms‑driven focus
* Proven ability to cultivate a guest‑centric culture that delivers outstanding service and memorable experiences
* Strategic thinker with ambition for long‑term growth
* Strong commercial acumen
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment
* Empathetic and people‑focused approach
* Innovative mindset with a focus on digital advancement
Additional Information & Benefits
* Develop your talent through learning programmes by Academy Accor
* Contribute to our local community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
* Benefit from our All Heartist card and the offering of special employee rates and other benefits in ACCOR Hotels worldwide
* Earning an attractive compensation package
Your Team And Working Environment
It is your turn to create a strong and unique team for this new opening.
You can count on the support of your colleagues in the Accor network and within our Accor support offices. Your communication skills will be essential to meet the expectations of the hotel owner and of Accor.
You should be eligible to fulfil the requirements for a work permit in Switzerland.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement. Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.
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