Mike Cooper Associates
Hotel General Management. Regional Management. Operations Director to MD/CEO
- People and Development
- Revenue Management
- Senior Hospitality Recruitment
- Sales and Marketing
- Interim General Management
- Food and Beverage & Events
Placements
Executive level
- CEO Splendid Hotels
- CEO Native Places
- MD Penicuik Estate, Midlothian
- Operations Director Kew Green Hotels
- Operations Director Redefine/BDL
- Operation Director Premier Inn
- Operations Directors Ascott Group
- Area General Manager IHG
Placements
Group support & People and Development
- Group Property Director PH Group
- Group IT Director PH Group
- Head of People Ennismore
- HR Business Partner Kew Green
- Group FD Le Cordon Bleu
- Group FD Resident Hotels.
Placements
General Management
- General Managers 35 locations
- General Managers IHG 15 locations
- General Managers Accor hotels
- General Manager Kew Green
- Area General Manager Sutton Hotels
- General Managers Bespoke Hotels
- General Managers Leaf Hospitality
- General Managers Splendid Hospitality
- General Manager M Gallery Liverpool
- General Managers Legacy Hotels
Testimonials
I have worked successfully with Mike on many Senior appointments over the last 3 years with Kew Green Hotels and have been extremely pleased with the service he has provided. He takes the time to understand my business, it’s culture, and individual hotels in detail, and will always discuss any potential candidates with me in advance, rather than just sending through a myriad of CVs which are not suitable. He has vast knowledge of the hospitality industry, a great network and insight, and above all, is highly personable with a good sense of humour! I would highly recommend Mike for any General Management recruitment needs you may have.
Sarah Fountain
Group Human Resources Director
IHG
I have worked with Mike Cooper for many years and have found that his knowledge and experience within the industry has always been very effective.
I work with many hotels and groups as a hotel consultant of which I am a board director with two of them and I have used Mike's services within many of these properties as he really understands our business and its requirements. Finding Highly effective General Managers and Cluster General Managers.
We have made some great appointments of high calibre people thanks to Mike's good judgement and professionalism.
I look forward to carrying on this successful business relationship with Mike for many years to come and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Yvonne Jackson
CEO
Condor Hotels
Specialist Sector
Hotel General Management
Independent Hotels
Working for a private owner can be very rewarding for a General Manager, it can also be one of the most challenging! Being close to the decision maker and being part of the vision can be inspiring, however trust and mutual respect are key.
Corporate Branded Hotels
Managing a branded corporate hotel has much to do with managing multiple stake holders, whilst delivering profit and developing your people, often in matrix run organisation.
Small Hotel Groups
We recruit Operations Directors and Regional Managers often looking for an MD role, through to General Managers. A less corporate environment but still be part of group.
Franchise Operator
With the UK Market developing into a franchise model, owners require a General Manager with personal attributes and to work for them. However the International brands require those GM’s to understand brand, brand standards and how they benefit the business.
Asset Management
We work with Asset Management organisations, delivering successful search projects, for either an existing portfolio or confidential additional properties.
Interim Management
Proven track record of supplying high level Interim General Managers. Many are also looking for permanent positions and often join your organisation permanently.