General Manager

Bannisters; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across luxury hotels

Family discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Caring and progressive culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kingsford The Barossa is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead this luxury hotel in Australia's premier wine region. You will drive commercial success, deliver unforgettable guest experiences, and inspire a high-performing team while maintaining brand standards.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will oversee budgets, revenue growth, and operational excellence across the property, ensuring a hands-on leadership approach and strong market positioning within Barossa's renowned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a General Manager role within a luxury boutique hotel brand.
• Strong experience in food & beverage, preferably high end, hatted or fine dining.
• Proven business acumen with deep understanding of COGS, expenses and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest experiences exceed expectations by upholding luxury standards and introducing innovative tourism opportunities.
• Mentor and develop leaders to foster a culture of excellence and professional growth.
• Provide hands‑on leadership across the properties, refining operational standards and protecting assets.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and drive incremental revenue while analysing performance and growth opportunities.
• Align with SBH’s goals, values and brand standards and advocate for change and innovation.
• Build local partnerships and champion marketing initiatives to strengthen brand awareness and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Hospitality ops

Team development

Strategic thinking

Job description

Kingsford The Barossa is seeking an exceptionalGeneral Managerto lead this iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Australia's premier wine region.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the property, driving commercial success while delivering unforgettable guest experiences. As a hands-on leader, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team, champion operational excellence, and ensure the property continues to exceed guest expectations while achieving budgeted revenue, profitability and growth targets.

Located just 45 minutes from Adelaide,Kingsford The Barossais an iconic 225-acre estate on the edge of South Australia's renowned wine country. Following a multi-million dollar transformation, the property now offers an exclusive 16-suite experience alongside a spectacular lodge that showcases the very best of the Barossa through exceptional food, wine and authentic hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to lead a luxury destination where heritage, bespoke experiences and world-class service come together to create something truly special.

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 boutique hotel 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!).