General Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Launching a Wellington hospitality property calls for a General Manager who can establish its operations while keeping commercial performance and the guest experience connected. This full-time position covers lodging, dining, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services, with responsibility for the leaders running those departments.
You will put operating systems into practice, develop the team and use revenue, costs and service information to guide decisions. Overseas applicants with verified hospitality experience are encouraged to apply; visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Describe property openings, departmental leadership and financial outcomes in an English application. Present your Wellington property management experience through Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Launch the property and take responsibility for overall operations and business results
- Establish processes, operating systems and consistent service standards
- Coach departmental leaders towards their targets and develop accountability, teamwork and service culture
- Coordinate lodging, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance to maintain the quality of each guest stay
- Review revenue, labour efficiency and operating expenditure against performance targets
- Use operational data to improve business results and guest satisfaction
- Anticipate difficulties, implement practical remedies and maintain communication across departments
- Promote staff engagement, training and development
- Represent the property through effective leadership and welcoming guest interactions, pursuing improvement while keeping operations consistent
Requirements & Eligibility
- An established senior management record across hospitality, lodging or lifestyle properties
- Evidence of directing teams across departments and managing complex operations
- Hospitality leadership that has delivered measurable business results
- Previous development of staff, processes and service standards amid changing operational demands
- Capacity to combine practical leadership with strategic planning
- Knowledge of lodging operations, guest experience and profitability
- Practical budgeting, forecasting, labour management and cost-control experience
- Communication that motivates and influences diverse teams, alongside confident decisions and practical operational problem-solving
- Food and beverage management experience is highly regarded
- Enthusiasm for hospitality, travel, people and memorable guest experiences; applicants must demonstrate verifiable skills, experience and leadership capability
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