General Manager

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Maryvale; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Friends & family discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Celebrated culture

Career development

Job summary

Salter Brothers Hospitality is seeking a General Manager for Spicers Peak Lodge in Maryvale, QLD. The role focuses on delivering bespoke guest experiences, refining business strategy and achieving growth targets in a luxury wilderness setting.

You will report to the Regional General Manager, lead on-site operations, maintain brand standards, and drive profitability while fostering leadership across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in a General Manager role within luxury lodges or luxury boutique brands.
• Strong experience in food & beverage, preferably high end, fine dining.
• High level of business acumen; understanding of COGS, expenses and P&L management.
• Ability to operate and market your own business to maximize revenue across departments.
• Passion, energy and ability to lead a diverse team with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest experiences exceed expectations with luxury standards.
• Inspire, mentor and grow leaders to foster excellence and development.
• Provide hands-on leadership across hotels, refining operational standards and protecting assets.
• Manage budgets, control costs and drive revenue across market segments.
• Align with SBH’s goals and brand standards while advocating change and innovation.
• Build partnerships and drive marketing to strengthen brand awareness.

Skills

General Management

F&B Experience

P&L Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Salter Brothers Hospitality – Maryvale QLD

Spicers Peak Lodge is seeking it's next General Manager!

As the General Manager of Spicers Peak Lodge, you will be a hands‑on host who delights in providing guests with bespoke experiences.Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the property; developing and implementing business strategy; and delivering budgeted growth, revenue and profit targets.

About Spicers Peak Lodge

Perched atop a mountain on 8,000 acres in Queensland high country and just 90 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD, Spicers Peak Lodge offers an exclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge experience. The Lodge sits 1,100 metres above sea level with views across to the surrounding peaks.

From untouched rainforest and rugged mountain escarpments to the pristine backdrop of World Heritage Listed national park and ancient volcanic regions, there is no shortage of unspoiled wilderness to experience and admire.

The role and key duties;

• Ensure every guest experience exceeds expectations by introducing innovative tourism opportunities and maintaining luxury brand standards.


• Inspire, mentor, and grow current and future leaders to foster a culture of excellence and professional development.


• Provide hands‑on leadership across both hotels, refining and implementing operational standards while safeguarding physical assets.


• Manage budgets, control costs, and deliver incremental revenue. Analyse performance, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitability across all market segments.


• Ensure alignment with SBH’s strategic goals, values, and brand standards while advocating for change and innovation.


• Build strong local partnerships and champion marketing initiatives to strengthen brand awareness and community engagement.

Essential criteria required to be considered;

• Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in a General Manager position from within a luxury lodge or luxury boutique brand;


• Strong experience in food & beverage, preferably high end, hatted or fine dining;


• A high level of business acumen; Strong understanding of COGS, business expenses and managing P&L's;


• You must understand how to operate and market your own business and maximize revenue across all departments;


• Have the passion, energy and enthusiasm along with proven ability to lead and motivate a dedicated and culturally diverse team;


• Excellent communication skills, a professional and friendly demeanour;


• Willingness to tackle every aspect of the business with a hands‑on approach and a positive attitude.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;


• Friends and family discounts;


• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);


• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;


• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!);

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Emma Martin our Group Director of Talent and Culture on ***********@salterbrothershospitality.com