General Manager
New five star hotel
Job Description
General Manager – Pre-Opening Luxury Five-Star Resort
Location: Near Manoharpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan
About the Project
We are developing one of Rajasthan’s most ambitious luxury hospitality destinations, located near Manoharpura (Jaipur District).
The destination will feature:
* Ultra-luxury five-star resort
* Destination wedding facilities
* Large convention and banquet venues
* Luxury lakefront villas
* Wellness & spa facilities
* Fine dining restaurants
* Extensive landscaped gardens and water features
* Sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure
The project is being planned to become a landmark destination for luxury leisure, weddings, MICE and international tourism.
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Position
General Manager – Pre-Opening
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Experience
* 18–25 years in luxury hospitality
* Minimum 5 years as General Manager, Resort Manager or Executive Assistant Manager in a luxury hotel
* Mandatory experience in destination wedding resorts
* Pre-opening experience preferred
* Experience with luxury brands such as:
* Taj
* Oberoi
* IHCL SeleQtions
* Fairmont
* Marriott
* Hyatt
* Accor
* Radisson Collection
* Minor Hotels
* Six Senses
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Candidates Preferred From
Strong preference will be given to candidates currently working or who have previously worked in luxury hotels located in:
* Kukas
* Amer
* Delhi Road hospitality belt
* Jaipur
* Alwar
* Neemrana
* Udaipur
* Jodhpur
Experience in Rajasthan luxury destination resorts will be an added advantage.
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Key Responsibilities
Pre-opening
* Recruit and build the leadership team
* Develop departmental SOPs
* Assist in hotel planning and operational design
* Review layouts for operational efficiency
* Participate in procurement
* Develop service standards
* Coordinate owner, consultants and project teams
* Establish operating budgets
* Prepare the hotel for successful launch
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Operations
Lead all departments including:
* Front Office
* Housekeeping
* Food & Beverage
* Kitchens
* Engineering
* Security
* Spa
* Recreation
* Landscaping
* Villas
* Banquets
* Sales
* Finance
* Human Resources
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Commercial
Responsible for:
* Occupancy
* ADR
* RevPAR
* Wedding business
* Corporate business
* International leisure
* MICE
* Luxury travel partnerships
* Revenue optimisation
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Guest Experience
Develop one of India’s highest-rated luxury hospitality experiences through:
* Exceptional service culture
* Personalisation
* Guest engagement
* Luxury standards
* Quality assurance
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Financial
Responsible for:
* Annual budgets
* GOP
* EBITDA
* Cost optimisation
* Productivity
* Capital expenditure planning
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Leadership
* Build a high-performance culture
* Mentor department heads
* Drive training
* Employee engagement
* Talent development
* Succession planning
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Desired Skills
* Strong commercial acumen
* Luxury hospitality mindset
* Excellent communication
* Wedding operations expertise
* Banquet management
* Revenue management knowledge
* Strong financial understanding
* Team leadership
* Vendor management
* Government liaison experience
* Project management
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Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management
* MBA desirable
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Compensation
* Industry-leading salary
* Performance bonus
* Accommodation
* Company vehicle
* Medical insurance
* Long-term growth opportunity
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How to Apply
Please email:
* Detailed CV
* Current CTC
* Expected CTC
* Notice period
* Photograph
* Details of luxury properties handled
* Number of rooms managed
* Wedding and banquet experience
* Pre-opening experience
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Additional Preference
Candidates with experience in:
* Luxury destination weddings (500–2,000 guests)
* Large banquet operations
* Resorts with 200+ rooms
* Multiple restaurants
* Spa and wellness operations
* Luxury villas
* Lakefront or resort destinations
* Sustainable luxury hospitality
Candidates from the Fairmont Jaipur, Le Méridien Jaipur, Shiv Vilas Resort, Rajasthali Resort, Alila Fort Bishangarh, The Oberoi Rajvilas, and similar luxury properties will be given preference due to their relevant experience in Rajasthan’s premium hospitality market.
This JD should be suitable for LinkedIn, Naukri, IHM alumni groups, and executive hospitality recruitment firms.