General Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new lodging and lifestyle property in Wellington needs a general manager who can run it from the first day. You would own the whole operation, set the service standards and turn a group of department heads into one steady team.
The right person has led hotels or similar properties before and can point to real business results, not only job titles. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate, and overseas applicants with verified hospitality experience are encouraged to apply.
Before you apply, put your property leadership on paper: the sites you have opened, the departments you have managed and the guest outcomes you have driven. A clear English CV helps, and you can shape a Wellington hotel general manager CV with Build AI CV to get it done.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full running of the property and its commercial results
- Lead the opening and setup of a brand-new hospitality operation
- Put dependable systems, processes and service standards in place from the start
- Coach and support department heads so they reach their operational goals
- Grow a team culture built on accountability, cooperation and good service
- Keep guest stays consistently high in quality from arrival to departure
- Oversee lodging, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance
- Track revenue, staffing efficiency and running costs against targets
- Turn data and operational insight into better performance and guest satisfaction
- Spot problems early, apply practical fixes and keep every department talking so daily operations run smoothly
- Back staff engagement, training and career development
- Represent the property's values through confident leadership and warm guest contact, while improving steadily without losing consistency
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven senior-level experience managing hospitality, lodging or lifestyle-focused properties
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-department teams and handle operational complexity
- Strong background in hospitality leadership with measurable business outcomes
- A history of developing teams, processes and service standards in a dynamic environment
- Ability to balance hands-on leadership with strategic business planning
- Understanding of lodging operations, guest experience management and what drives profitability
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, labour management and cost control
- Strong communication skills, able to influence and motivate diverse teams
- Confident decision-maker with a practical approach to solving operational challenges
- Food and beverage leadership experience is highly regarded
- Passion for hospitality, travel, people and creating memorable experiences; applicants must be able to demonstrate verified skills, experience and leadership capability
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