General Manager / Management Couple Opportunity

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Fuel allowance

Birthday leave

Health & wellbeing program

Accommodation included

Job summary

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment - Brisbane QLD is seeking a driven General Manager or management couple to lead a well-presented regional NSW property. This hands-on, guest-focused role requires strong motel/hotel experience, leadership, and the ability to manage daily operations with a small team while delivering exceptional experiences.

The package offers a base around $80K plus super and accommodation, with a combined package up to about $120K plus super and housing.

Qualifications

• Experience in motel, hotel or accommodation management
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and guest service abilities
• Hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Financial and operational management capability
• Genuine passion for hospitality and regional living

Responsibilities

• Front office & reception operations
• Housekeeping oversight & quality control
• Revenue management
• Guest breakfast preparation as required
• Team leadership & staff support
• Maintenance coordination & refurbishment projects
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Building strong local community relationships

Job description

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment - Brisbane QLD

General Manager / Management Couple Opportunity - Regional New South Wales

An outstanding opportunity is now available for an experienced hospitality professional or management couple (with part-time work for a partner) to take the lead at a beautifully presented accommodation property in regional New South Wales. This role is ideally suited to operators with strong motel, hotel or accommodation management experience who are confident overseeing daily operations, leading small teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a highly hands-on environment.

Located in a thriving regional area, this well-established accommodation property offers the perfect balance of operational involvement, lifestyle and long-term stability. You'll become part of a welcoming local community while managing a respected guest-focused business with excellent facilities, onsite accommodation and genuine support from ownership.

PACKAGE & BENEFITS

• $80K + Super + Accommodation
• Combined package of $120K + Super + Accommodation

MANAGEMENT COUPLE OPTION

Please note - the management couple structure consists of:

• One full-time General Manager role, and
• One smaller part-time/casual support role averaging approximately 15-25 hours per week.

The secondary role is ideal for someone happy assisting with lighter operational duties rather than full senior management responsibilities and may include:

• Basic maintenance / handyman tasks
• Gardening & grounds upkeep
• Housekeeping assistance
• Front office support
• Guest breakfast preparation

THE ROLE

This is a highly operational, guest-facing position suited to a proactive leader who enjoys being involved in all aspects of day-to-day property operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Front office & reception operations
• Housekeeping oversight & quality control
• Revenue management
• Guest breakfast preparation as required
• Team leadership & staff support
• Maintenance coordination & refurbishment projects
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Building strong local community relationships

We are seeking someone with:

• Previous motel, hotel or accommodation management experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and guest service abilities
• A hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Financial and operational management capability
• A genuine passion for hospitality and regional living

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Incentive bonus structure
• 1 tank of fuel per month
• Paid birthday leave
• Employer-funded health & wellbeing program for employees & immediate family
• Accommodation included

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

• Guest rooms including deluxe, executive & premier suites
• Spacious 2-bedroom manager's residence with large office attached to reception
• Swimming pool
• Small commercial kitchen for guest breakfasts
• Commercial laundry facilities
• Onsite car parks
• Meeting room & guest facilities

This opportunity is perfect for experienced motel managers, hospitality professionals seeking greater lifestyle balance, or management couples looking for a stable and rewarding long-term regional role with accommodation included.