Accor
hospitality
GeneralManagerFairmontAgra
“General Manager-Fairmont Agra at Accor. Skills: end-to-end development and launch of Fairmont Agra, strategic planning, project execution, team building, brand positioning, operational excellence, guest satisfaction, revenue ramp-up, team performance. Lead the end-to-end development and launch of Fairmont Agra. Ensure seamless transition from project stage to a fully operational luxury hotel”
What You'll Achieve.
successful hotel launch aligned with brand standards and ownership expectations; cost efficiency and financial discipline; position Fairmont Agra as a leading luxury destination; achieve business targets
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prior pre-opening experience in a luxury hotel of similar positioning to Fairmont, Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, understanding of luxury sales, distribution, and Indian & international markets, Proven ability to build high-performing, service-driven teams, Demonstrates emotional luxury, delivering personalized guest experiences, Confident in engaging with domestic and international luxury guests, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, Experience in luxury events, weddings, and banqueting operations, Solid financial acumen, including budgeting and business performance management, Creative, innovative, and an ambassador of the Fairmont brand values
What You'll Do.
Lead the end-to-end development and launch of Fairmont Agra
Ensure seamless transition from project stage to a fully operational luxury hotel
Lead the pre-opening phase
ensuring timely and successful hotel launch aligned with brand standards and ownership expectations
Oversee pre-opening budgets
and resource allocation
Ensure readiness of all operational areas through structured pre-opening plans
Drive development and implementation of all SOPs
and operational frameworks
Oversee procurement (OS&E
and operational setup across departments
and statutory approvals are in place prior to opening
Lead pre-opening audits
and soft launch readiness
Develop and execute pre-opening sales
Build business forecasts
Establish key partnerships with travel trade
and local influencers
Drive brand awareness and visibility ahead of opening
Lead recruitment of the entire hotel leadership team and workforce
Build a high-performance culture rooted in Fairmont’s luxury service philosophy and brand values
Oversee training programs
and service culture development for all Heartists
and performance-driven environment
Define and embed the hotel’s guest experience philosophy
Ensure all guest touchpoints are aligned with Fairmont brand standards and emotional luxury positioning
and soft opening experiences
Act as the primary liaison with ownership
Build relationships with local authorities
and community stakeholders
Represent the hotel and brand in the market
Lead successful hotel opening
ensuring operational excellence from day one
Drive post-opening stabilization
focusing on guest satisfaction
Monitor KPIs closely and implement corrective strategies to achieve business targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with ownership, project teams, designers, and corporate stakeholders on project progress, timelines, and critical milestones; Build business forecasts, pricing strategies, and revenue plans in collaboration with commercial teams; Build relationships with local authorities, tourism bodies, and community stakeholders
Communication Scope
leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
project execution, pre-opening phase leadership, timeline management, milestone management, CAPEX planning, resource allocation, structured pre-opening plans, checklists, timelines
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