ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an ambitious hospitality professional with a solid operational foundation, a genuine passion for guest experience, and the commercial awareness to take ownership of a hotel's overall performance. This could be a natural step for a strong Assistant Hotel Manager ready for a first Hotel Manager role.
You will bring the confidence to lead teams, the discipline to maintain brand and operational standards, and the financial acumen to understand what drives profitability. With the right combination of operational expertise, leadership and commercial judgement, you will have the opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful impact on the hotel's success, all while upholding Accor and Mercure brand standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Experience & Brand Standards
· Create authentic, memorable stays that connect guests with Larnaca’s local culture
· Uphold Accor and Mercure brand standards, audits and guest satisfaction targets
· Be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor, with guests, partners, and the team.
· Keep guest satisfaction scores and online reputation consistently strong. Monitor reviews and guest feedback, and act on them quickly.
Operations & Team Leadership
· Lead and develop department heads and the wider team across Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B and Kitchen, setting clear priorities and holding departments to account.
· Build a service led culture with strong engagement, training and succession planning.
Financial & Commercial Performance
· Take full ownership of the hotel’s financial results, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and annual reporting.
· Interpret P&L results, identify variances against budget, and be solution orientated when necessary.
· Lead on room pricing, and build strategy to maximize RevPAR and GOP.
· Aim to grow revenue and bring creative ideas on how to achieve targets.
· Build and uphold relationships with tour operators, travel partners and the Accor loyalty program (ALL – Accor Live Limitless).
· Work closely with the Marketing to strengthen the hotel’s visibility across Cyprus, building strategic partnerships with tourism stakeholders such as Visit Cyprus to enhance brand awareness and drive business growth.
Compliance
· Ensure the Hotel meets required licensing and classification requirements at all times. Keep up to date with legislation and upcoming changes.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene (HACCP) etc.
· Lead Accor audits, brand standards and quality, safety and sustainability programs, and close any findings quickly.
· Keep inspections, certifications, licenses and records current, with regular internal audits and prompt corrective action.
· Train the team on procedures and build a culture where safety and compliance come first.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
· Proven experience as Assistant Hotel Manager, or an equivalent senior operational role, in a 3-star hotel or higher
· A university degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Tourism Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Solid commercial and financial skills, with experience managing budgets and P&L (budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, pricing strategy, cost control and profitability)
· Experience leading multi department teams with diverse and culturally rich teams
· Strong knowledge of the Cypriot hospitality industry
· Fluent English, written and spoken. Greek or another European language is a bonus.
· Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills
· Right to live and work in Cyprus.
Desirable
· Experience with an international brand such as Accor
· Experience in a city or urban hotel with a mixed leisure and business guest profile
· Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business or a related field
WHAT WE OFFER
· A competitive compensation package (inclusive of an accommodation allowance)
· 13th salary
· 21 days of annual leave
· Provident fund
· A genuine career step into hotel management with a recognized international brand
· Opportunities to develop within the Accor network
Send your CV and a short cover letter to Nazreen Babar (n.babar@solaarhospitality.com), quoting Hotel Manager – Mercure Larnaca. Applications are treated with confidence.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical business case exercise as part of the interview process.
Solaar Hospitality welcomes you to the beachside city of Larnaka, on the sunny shores of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Our two short-term residential buildings situated in St Lazarus and Faneromeni are fully equipped with everything you need to feel at home. Both within close proximity, you can enjoy everything Larnaka has to offer. Within a five-minute walk from our St Lazarus building, you will find yourselves on Finikoudes Beach, with the historical St Lazarus Church just around the corner. Faneromeni is five minutes from the famous Salt Lake, where you can spot the famous pink flamingos. All apartments are tastefully furnished, fully air-conditioned, and feature a living room, flat screen TV, fully equipped kitchen, two private bedrooms and a beautiful terrace.
