General Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $125,000 - $135,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Thinking about kerja luar negara at a senior level? A General Manager is wanted in Auckland, New Zealand, to lead a large hostel and hotel that is about to open. The group runs hostels, hotel-hostel properties and food and beverage venues in Australia and New Zealand.
In this role, the heads of Host, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Maintenance all report to you. You are responsible for guest experience, team culture, financial performance and compliance, so the whole property depends on your leadership.
The aim is for you to begin in January 2027 so you can prepare the operation ahead of the March opening. The employer is accredited, welcomes candidates in New Zealand or from overseas, and can help with visa sponsorship for the right person. Your next step: write a cover letter, because it is required.
Then update your English CV with the properties you managed and your revenue and cost results. Update your CV using Build AI CV so it is ready to send.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the property, with the Host, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Maintenance heads reporting to you
- Be responsible for guest experience, team culture, financial performance, standards and compliance
- Prepare the operation and form the leadership team with the wider team before opening
- Set the culture of the property and guide it from plans to opening, then keep teams connected and aligned
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience running a busy hotel or hostel operation
- Understanding of lodging, yield management and what drives commercial performance
- Comfortable with budgets and labour
- Comfortable with revenue and cost control
- Some food and beverage exposure, ideally across bars, restaurants or busy social venues
- Knowledge of the Auckland hospitality and lodging scene is helpful but not essential
- A cover letter is required to be considered for interview
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