GM - Luxury Boutique Resort Bahamas

Pre-Opening Manager - Bahamas

A vacancy has arisen for a General Manager for a stunning boutique resort in the Bahamas. This stunning property offers undisputed glamour and sophistication based on of of the worlds most beautiful beaches. The is a contract role and is expected to last 2 years.

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight on all projects Management for support.
• Work with Management to identify and propel product, service and guest experience enhancements initiatives through business judgment and analytical findings.
• Develop and implement budgets and operating plans with the Executive Committee.
• Formulate department-level strategic objectives and operation processes through a definite understanding of the overall hotel vision, concept and expected workflow.
• Establish staffing requirements and support in recruiting, selecting, hiring, training, and developing of the pre-opening team as needed.
• Prepares and presents reports to Management on all project and pre-opening plan updates.

Post-Opening Responsibilities

• Driving success across all operational and commercial aspects, delivering against profitability and market share goals.
• Develop hotel-wide strategies, long-term and short-term plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Represent the hotel in negotiating and maintaining robust relationships with key business partners, customers, and employees.
• Partake in community affairs to influence the propagation, growth and development of the hotel’s values and positive market image.
• Keep abreast of political, social, and economic impact, as well as market, competitive intelligence, and any other factors of relevance to the hotel.

What is Expected?

• Accomplished, dynamic and savvy relational business leader with a track record in the hospitality industry, experience in hotel pre-opening and launching of new brands/concepts.
• Degree in Hospitality, Business, Tourism and/or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills in English, including a knack to influence at all organizational levels and ability to present to shareholders.
• Sound knowledge of the luxury & lifestyle hospitality sector, relevant local legislation, hotel best practices with strong business and financial acumen.
• Budget development and management skills, ability to track capital and operational expenditures as well as identify and set priorities for funding.
• Previous capacity in a General Manager position is required.

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