General Manager
Trade · Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Few roles offer the chance to shape a property from the ground up. This General Manager position in Wellington Central, New Zealand places an accomplished hospitality leader in charge of a newly opening accommodation and lifestyle venture, with complete ownership of how it performs.
The search is for someone who can evidence real leadership capability, operational depth, decisive judgement and a talent for building high-performing teams, along with a passion for guest experiences. Priorities include setting operational standards, nurturing team culture and creating a property known for exceptional stays within a growing international environment.
Overseas applicants with verified hospitality experience, including leaders from India, are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Steer the opening and operational set-up of a new hospitality venue, putting dependable systems, processes and service standards in place from the outset
- Hold accountability for the whole property and its commercial results, pursuing continuous improvement without sacrificing operational consistency
- Mentor department heads towards their operational targets while championing staff engagement, training and career development
- Cultivate a workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork and service excellence
- Make sure guests enjoy a reliably high standard of experience from check-in to departure
- Direct rooms, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance
- Keep financial results under review, covering revenue, labour efficiency and running costs
- Leverage data and operational insight to anticipate issues, introduce practical fixes and lift both performance and guest satisfaction
- Foster open communication across departments for seamless day-to-day running
- Embody the property's values through visible leadership and positive guest engagement
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven senior-level experience managing hospitality, accommodation or lifestyle-focused properties, with a strong record of hospitality leadership and measurable business outcomes
- Demonstrated capacity to lead teams spanning several departments and to handle operational complexity
- A history of building teams, processes and service standards in a dynamic setting
- Ability to combine hands-on leadership with strategic business planning, underpinned by an understanding of accommodation operations, guest experience management and profitability drivers
- Practical exposure to budgeting, forecasting, labour management and cost control
- Strong communication skills to influence and motivate diverse teams, combined with confident, practical decision-making on operational challenges
- Food and beverage leadership experience is highly regarded
- Genuine enthusiasm for 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
- Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates who satisfy the required criteria
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