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 have built not only a fully operational framework, but 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 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 language, any other language skills are a benefit
• Knowledge of the local market is beneficial

Skills

Demonstrate advanced proficiency or exceptional skills in the following areas:

• 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

We are pleased to consider applications from couples seeking to combine this role with the complementary Front Office Executive opportunity.

Additional Information

Grow, learn and enjoy

• Develop your talent through learning programs 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. You pick, mix and use your great communication skills in order to make sure everything you do lives up to the expectations of the owner of the hotel and of the expectations of Accor.

You should be eligible to fulfill 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.

Information and application

If you are inspired by this opportunity and meet the outlined requirements, we would be delighted to receive your application and explore how you could contribute to our team.

Organisation

Accor is a world-leading Augmented Hospitality Group, pioneering the hospitality of tomorrow with our unique offering and meaningful experiences in over 5,800 hotels, resorts and residences across more than 110+ countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of over 45+ brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.