General Manager

Job Description : ) GENERAL MANAGER - LUXURY RESORT Mahé, Seychelles Gardens Hill Resort & Spa is seeking an experienced, commercially driven General Manager to lead its luxury resort operation in Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles. The resort currently operates 68 keys, including spacious hotel rooms and private pool villas, two restaurants, a bar, spa and wellness facilities, gym, Kids Club and conference spaces. Key Responsibilities * Full responsibility for resort operations and financial performance * Drive occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, profitability and direct-booking revenue * Manage budgets, P&L, cost control, purchasing and departmental productivity * Lead, develop and retain a high-performing multicultural team * Maintain luxury service standards and continuously improve guest satisfaction * Strengthen F&B profitability, service standards and operational quality * Work closely with ownership and the Managing Director on operational and commercial priorities * Develop and maintain strong relationships with tour operators, DMCs, OTAs, travel agencies and corporate partners * Oversee revenue management, sales, digital marketing and distribution performance * Establish effective operational procedures, accountability and performance standards across all departments Candidate Requirements * Minimum 10 years of progressive international hotel management experience * Minimum 3 years as General Manager, Resort Manager or Hotel Manager * Proven leadership experience within a luxury or upper-upscale hotel or resort * Strong P&L, budgeting, revenue management and cost-control capabilities * Proven track record of improving occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, revenue and profitability * Strong commercial mindset with demonstrable sales and business-development achievements * Strong F&B and guest-experience background * Experience leading multicultural teams * Pre-opening, opening or resort ramp-up experience is an advantage * Previous island, remote-location, Indian Ocean, African or Middle Eastern experience is highly desirable * Fluent English; French is an advantage * Hands-on, accountable, results-oriented and comfortable working directly with ownership Package * Competitive monthly salary based on experience and track record * Accommodation * Full board * Company vehicle * Work permit and relocation support * Performance-based incentive Only candidates with directly relevant luxury hotel or resort leadership experience will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide verifiable professional references and specific evidence of financial and commercial achievements, including examples of improvements in occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, revenue, profitability and cost performance.

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