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The Courtyard by Marriott, Ghent opens it's doors in October 2025 With inviting, flexible spaces and a classic style, Courtyard has a commitment to support our guests and keep them always moving forward. We're looking for an inspirational General Manager to take the lead through pre-opening and beyond and establish this property as a hub of hospitality for the city of Ghent

Who we are?
We are a prestigious hospitality group located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, proudly managing a portfolio of distinguished properties. Our collection includes the Ghent Marriott, the Residence Inn by Marriott, the recently opened Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and the soon-to-open Courtyard Ghent & Scala Event Center.

With inviting, flexible spaces and a classic style, Courtyard has a commitment to support our guests and keep them always moving forward?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

• As General Manager your role will be to lead a team of hospitality experts to achieve revenue and growth for our owners within this (unique brand to Belgium), select service hotel setting.
• Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow.
• You will be an ambassador for the guest journey, ensuring brand values and service behaviours are delivered consistently in a professional and friendly environment, with a view to building the reputation of the hotel

• You’ll be the hotels focal point and custodian, leading your team from the front whilst demonstrating your extensive experience when it comes to setting the standard in hospitality.
• Commercially driven, you’ll be able to able to utilise your skillset to drive revenue and rooms business at this
• You’ll be an inspirational people leader, with a high level of personal resilience to drive change, evidence of engaging hearts and minds and delivering a compelling vision for a business.
• With the scope of the role, team and property in mind, you will have demonstrable experience as a General Manager within a similar environment. Brand experience within a Marriott brand property previously would also be advantageous
• Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow.
• You’ll utilise your commercial experience to leverage opportunities across the hotel and ensure cost control and driving key strategic incentives with your team

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Competitive, market-leading salary package
• Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
• Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
• State-of-the-art work equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills

Alongside the benefits on offer, this role will give you a unique opportunity to work as part of a renowned hospitality group with a Global presence, invested in your ongoing development and passionate about retaining key talent.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, CLICK APPLY today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

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