General Manager – Luxury Guest House (Ref#080)

Maldives

Full Time

Experienced

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and purpose-driven General Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day operations of a new, locally run Luxury Guest House on the beach. This one-of-a-kind property will open with 24 or fewer rooms, including three premium beachfront suites and an on-site restaurant. The GM will play a foundational role in building both the operational systems and the team culture from the ground up

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (hospitality, housekeeping, HR, guest experience, etc.)
Prepare operational systems for booking, guest services, and inventory

Manage day-to-day operations of the guest house and restaurant
Ensure a world-class guest experience that reflects the vision of the house
Monitor maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the property
Steward all budgets, supplies, and vendor relationships

Lead and mentor a cross-cultural team (primarily local and foreign workers)
Promote a culture of dignity, purpose, and professionalism

Represent the Guest House with excellence in all external interactions
Contribute to the long-term sustainability and replicability of the model

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in hotel or guest house management preferred
Proven ability to build and implement SOPs
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Comfortable working in a start-up hospitality environment
Values-driven with a long-term view on impact
Skills:
- Skilled in building teams and structures from scratch
- Committed to developing local and foreign staff with dignity and purpose
- Able to be on-site prior to opening to prepare for launch

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