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Job Title


General Manager


Company : Veriu Group | Veriu Hotels & Suites | Punthill Apa


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-03-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Introduction We are Veriu Group (pronounced ''Very You''). Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location. We aim to bring people together in new ways, create lifelong travel memories that cant be found in a guidebook, and help people discover the true experience of a place. Through our brands Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over 35 years of brand history. Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this means were well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australianowned apartment hotel operator. Our people are incredible because they''re empowered to be themselves. Were not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values of RelationshipFocused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about. Now is the perfect time for likeminded people to join our expansion journey. If youre looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you youve found us and we cant wait to hear from you. To learn more about us, visit our website: or Description Were coming to the fringe of Melbourne''s sporting and entertainment precinct, with a brand new 140key apartment hotel. Flying under the banner of our neighbourhood brand, Veriu Hotels & Suites, the hotel will tastefully bring to life the sporting culture of Melbourne while being strategically surrounded by the corporate offices of small & large businesses and brands. This makes the property ideally placed for our core customer, the corporate traveller. As General Manager, youll guide the hotel through its most important phases: preopening, rampup, stabilisation, and the path to profitability. In the leadup to opening, youll work within the Veriu Group framework to establish the team, structure, suppliers, and operational processes required for a seamless launch. Youll spend significant time onsite ensuring preopening tasks and timelines are met, while collaborating closely with our Development team and key stakeholders. Just as importantly, youll be driving business development, building strong relationships and reputation with corporate partners to position the hotel for longterm success. Once open, your focus will shift to establishing and stabilising the business, embedding efficient operations while growing the hotels presence within the local community and corporate markets. At Veriu Group, our hotels are run like small businesses, and our General Managers know that genuine success comes from staying focused on the commercial drivers that matter most. With the support of our passionate sharedservices and operations teams, youll bring creativity, initiative, and a handson approach to deliver outstanding results. From day one, youll shape a highperformance culture and establish your hotel as a benchmark. About You We work in a fastpaced environment where no day is the same, so were looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy variety and operate with an ownership mindset. The successful person must have: Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights) Be willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate and Liquor Licence (at Veriu expense) Demonstrated experience developing and leading a high performing team Expertise in problem solving and influencing business performance High standards of attention to detail and communication (written & verbal) Passion for personal growth and pushing business performance limits High emotional intelligence #J-18808-Ljbffr