Regionalleitung - different regions in Köln bei a&o Hostels GmbH & Co KG

Regionalleitung (m/w/x) - different regions

as of now - full time - Cologne

**The location mentioned is for visibility only - we will define the suitable region for you in the interview**

As Europe's largest Hostel chain a&o is simple, diverse and always with a smile. We push our mission "everyone can travel" through affordable prices and constant growth. By 2025, the company wants to be the first European hostel chain to be CO2 net zero - reducing its own ecological footprint to a minimum and offsetting the rest.
Since its foundation, a&o Hostels has seen itself as an employer whose teams are formed regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity.

At the heart of a&o are our teams - and to support, motivate and competently lead them, we are looking for a Regional Manager (m/f/x) with immediate effect. Become part of our team now!

We are also happy to consider applications for the position of: District Manager; Regional Manager.

YOUR JOB

• You are in charge of your own house as General Manager (m/f/x)
• You are responsible for the operational implementation of the corporate strategy/ corporate goals in all houses in the region
• You ensure compliance with processes and standards and thus guarantee quality assurance
• You act as supervisor to the General Managers (m/f/x) and are their contact person and mentor
• You lead and mentor staff
• You are both a motivator and an inspiration for the employees
• You take over the communication between General Managers and the COO/ Assistant to COO

YOUR PROFILE

• You have already gained several years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry - first leadership experience is desirable
• The idea of service is at the forefront of your mind
• You are highly motivated and together with us, you want to add to the success story of a&o
• You are team-oriented, flexible and exceptionally committed to your work
• Your communication skills make it easy for you to inspire and motivate your team
• You feel comfortable in a leadership role and are keen to push the teams of the different hostels under your care forward with your creativity, empathy and drive
• You are not afraid of change and you are driven by the desire for innovation and continuous improvement
• You have an inquisitive nature and a willingness to keep on growing
• You speak very good German and English - any other language is appreciated of course
• You are willing to travel as you will be visiting the different hostels in your responsibility

OUR OFFER

• Staff members stay for 1 Euro in all a&o hostels
• Attractive corporate benefits such as discounted leisure activities and events
• Subsidized language courses
• Subsidized company pension scheme
• 100% coverage of your public transport costs (job ticket)
• BahnCard100
• Support for your further education in the form of various trainings
• Of course we provide drinks, fruit and vegetables on a daily basis – and as hostel staff you can join your team for the meals served at the buffet
• Seniority bonuses in the form of cash bonuses and additional vacation days
• A dynamic and open-minded environment where (your) ideas are welcome and implemented quickly
• Short decision-making processes and open communication

Have we peaked your interest? We are very happy to receive your application (resume, cover letter, desired salary, earliest possibly starting-date).

Apply online now!

Kristina Golik
Assistant to Chief of Operations