Within Les Arts we believe that people, through their talent and training, determine the company's success. With this in mind, we are looking for a Business Developer & Director of Hotels Openings to join our team. The figure will have to deal with the development and management of the hotels linked to the soon-to-open Les Arts Hotel & Resorts chain, of which the Grand Hotel Locarno in Muralto will be the first example.

Main tasks

The Business Developer and Director of Hotels Openings of Les Arts Hotels & Resorts will:

• Lead the development strategy of Les Arts Hotels & Resorts, organization of the corporate structure, recruitment of internal staff of the hotels;

• Work closely with internal teams and group managers to ensure the best positioning of the project and the hotel and tourism business of the Grand Hotel Locarno and the subsequent projects that Les Arts will develop at a Swiss and European level;

• Lead and manage relationships with operations, internal and external stakeholders;

• Monitor the progress of the Grand Hotel Locarno project, supervise the finance and take care of the commissioning and profitability within the agreed terms;

• Manage profit and loss and other commercial performance metrics for new businesses, including defining growth strategy and business roadmap through its incubation and initial growth phase;

• Manage and predict risks to avoid delivery delays or reputational damage;

• Deliberate strategies through leadership and direction to project managers for those strategies to be implemented;

• Manage the meetings and meetings with the various stakeholders and project managers to report on the progress of the project.

Your profile

Being part of Les Arts Hotels & Resorts means belonging to a team that works together to create the future of a high-end hotel chain linked to the world of wellbeing and body and mind regeneration. We are looking for a person with:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills and a high level of attention and attention to detail; Tendency towards problem solving, speed of action and project management;

• Fluent knowledge of Italian and English (knowledge of German and French are to be considered preferential);

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in the high standard hotel industry;

• Possession of a degree or other specific training in economics or complementary in the field of tourism/hotel management.

Who we are

LES ARTS is a hotel brand linked to the pleasures of life and the regeneration of mind and body. Charming spaces with iconic glamour: design, style, excellent service, attention to detail and individual comfort. places to relieve the senses and soul through tailor-made experiences. A culture of attention to detail with dedicated staff who are committed and inspired to provide excellent service.

LES ARTS marks a new chapter in the history of lifestyle hotels and resorts and in the world of wellness, combining personal, intimate and unique experiences. At Les Arts we are driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit and result oriented with respect for ethics and teamwork, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

If you are interested in collaborating with us, send us your curriculum vitae and a motivational letter. Only applications with the required qualifications will be considered.