General Manager
Job Description
The Opportunity
A unique opportunity is available for an experienced hospitality leader to take ownership of a brand-new accommodation and lifestyle venue in New Zealand. This role is designed for someone who enjoys building teams, shaping guest experiences and creating a property culture from the beginning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing a new hospitality concept to life, combining operational leadership with a strong focus on people, service quality and commercial performance. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by establishing standards, developing a team and creating a destination guests will remember.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the complete operation of a newly established hospitality property
- Build and develop a high-performing team across accommodation, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance
- Create a strong service culture focused on memorable guest experiences
- Work with senior leadership to prepare the property for successful opening
- Establish operational processes, standards and workflows from the ground up
- Support and mentor department leaders to achieve business objectives
- Monitor daily operations and ensure consistent service delivery
- Manage financial performance including revenue growth, labour efficiency and cost control
- Identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction and operational effectiveness
- Maintain a positive workplace culture where team members feel valued and engaged
- Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety and hospitality regulations
- Make confident decisions and solve operational challenges in a fast-moving environment
- Build relationships with guests, employees and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Drive continuous improvement while maintaining the unique identity of the property
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experienced hospitality professional with a background in senior management roles
- Demonstrated experience managing hotels, hostels, resorts or large hospitality operations
- Strong ability to lead multiple departments and manage senior team members
- Experience creating team structures, systems and operational standards
- Understanding of accommodation operations, guest services and hospitality performance drivers
- Knowledge of budgeting, revenue management, labour planning and profitability
- Confident leadership style with excellent communication and decision-making abilities
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational involvement
- Experience in food and beverage operations including restaurants, bars or event venues is highly regarded
- Passion for hospitality, travel, culture and creating meaningful guest experiences
- Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a new-build/pre-opening environment
- Applicants from New Zealand and overseas are welcome
Special Instructions
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates with suitable experience and skills.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)