The Illawarra's first five-star hotel is due to open at Shell Cove in 2025 - and now its owner needs someone to run it Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading The hospitality company Oscars Group is advertising for a general manager for the new Crowne Plaza hotel , which will contain "luxury" amenities including 181 rooms and serviced apartments, function and conference facilities, meeting and event spaces, and a resort-style pool. There will also be a cafe, restaurant and bar.
The job ad for the manager role says the successful candidate will need to "deliver a premium customer experience" while managing all financial aspects of the hotel. They will also have to "set and maintain a level of service and quality that consistently exceeds the expectations of our guests". Oscars Group is looking for someone with previous experience in senior leadership positions in a hotel.
The Crowne Plaza is described by developers Frasers Property and Shellharbour City Council as a "major part of the vision" of the Waterfront project. Forty-two luxury apartments will sit atop the hotel . In 2025, the Waterfront project is also due to see the completion of the community centre, library and visitors centre , the town centre playground, and the boatyard.
The Waterfront has been a long-held ambition of Shellharbour council , which partnered with Frasers to deliver the project. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Ben.