General Manager
Trade · Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Opening a new property is a rare chance for a hospitality leader. In Wellington Central, New Zealand, a new accommodation and lifestyle business is looking for its General Manager: a proven professional who will own the whole operation.
The owners want clear evidence of leadership, deep operational know-how and a history of building teams that succeed, along with sharp judgement and real care for guests. The business is growing in an international setting. You will set the operating standards, grow the team culture and create a place where guests have exceptional stays.
Overseas applicants with verified hospitality experience are encouraged to apply, with visa sponsorship available for the right candidate. Prepare an English-language CV that shows the properties you have managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Be fully accountable for the property's operation and its business results
- Head up the launch and setup of the new venue, putting dependable systems, processes and service standards in place from the start
- Grow, coach and back your department heads so they reach operational goals
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and service excellence, with strong staff engagement, training and development
- Run accommodation, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance, with clear communication across every department
- Deliver the same high-quality experience to guests for their entire stay, and live the property's values through your leadership and guest interactions
- Monitor revenue, labour efficiency and operating costs, and use data and operating insights to improve results and guest satisfaction
- Catch challenges early and solve them in practical ways
- Drive continuous improvement without losing operational consistency
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven senior-level experience managing hospitality, accommodation or lifestyle-focused properties
- Demonstrated skill leading multi-department teams and handling operational complexity
- A strong record in hospitality leadership with measurable business outcomes
- Has developed teams, processes and service standards in a dynamic setting
- Balances hands-on leadership with strategic business planning
- Knows accommodation operations, guest experience management and profitability drivers, including budgeting, forecasting, labour management and cost control
- Communicates strongly and can influence and motivate diverse teams
- Makes decisions with confidence and tackles operational challenges practically
- Food and beverage leadership experience is highly regarded
- Loves hospitality, travel, people and creating memorable experiences
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate verified skills, experience and leadership capability
- Candidates from New Zealand and overseas are welcome to apply
- Visa sponsorship is on offer for qualified candidates who meet the required criteria
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