General Manager - Breakfree on Cashel - Christchurch

Role summary

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The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation, performance and guest experience of BreakFree on Cashel in Christchurch. Requirements typically include proven hotel or serviced-apartment management experience, strong commercial and financial understanding, leadership capability, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to manage budgets, revenue, sales, staffing, compliance and property standards while supporting a positive team culture. Experience with Accor systems, operational targets and owner relationships is advantageous. Candidates should be hands-on, commercially minded, resilient and able to maintain high service standards in a busy accommodation environment.

About the employer

Accor is a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced-apartment brands across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Mantra and BreakFree. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, delivering reliable service and creating memorable travel experiences across luxury, upscale, midscale and economy properties. BreakFree is positioned toward practical, comfortable accommodation, often serving leisure travellers, families and guests seeking central locations. In New Zealand, Accor operates properties in major cities and visitor destinations, offering career opportunities in hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales, finance and leadership. The company also promotes internal development, international mobility and its ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty ecosystem.

Working in New Zealand

New Zealand offers employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, agriculture, technology and skilled trades, with the strongest hotel markets in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Rotorua. The culture is generally friendly, informal and inclusive, with strong respect for work-life balance, nature and Māori heritage. Lifestyle attractions include beaches, hiking, skiing, cycling and vibrant food and arts scenes, although housing and living costs can be high in popular locations. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as an Accredited Employer Work Visa, while eligible young people may use a Working Holiday Visa. Employers may need to be accredited and provide an approved job offer. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, tax registration, banking, healthcare access and transport. Christchurch offers a balanced urban lifestyle, nearby outdoor activities and generally lower costs than Auckland or Queenstown.