General Manager

COREcruitment; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A hospitality management firm in Cologne is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a hotel rebrand and oversee operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in lifestyle hospitality, demonstrating agility in managing hotels during renovations. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance guest experience and build a positive team culture while driving revenue and maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hotel management.
• At least 5 years in the hospitality industry.
• Experience managing hotels during renovation.

Aufgaben

• Direct brand transition and manage operations.
• Collaborate to curate unique cultural experiences.
• Drive revenue through group bookings and guest management.
• Oversee legal compliance and operational excellence.
• Recruit and train talent to support brand vision.

Kenntnisse

Hotel management experience

Sales and revenue management

Team leadership

Fluent German

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a dynamic General Manager passionate about lifestyle hospitality and ready for a transformational challenge?

I am seeking an agile leader with proven rebrand experience to oversee the seamless transition of a hotel in the heart of Cologne. The property blends short- and long-term stays, cultural events, innovative food offerings, and the energy of a creative, emerging neighborhood.

Your Mission:

Lead the evolution of the property through a phased renovation, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations as we redefine the guest experience and introduce an innovative hospitality concept. You’ll coordinate with an empowered team—Operations, Food & Events, Sales & Marketing—and take responsibility for making this rebrand a model of success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the brand transition, managing operational complexity and team development.
• Collaborate with local partners to curate unique cultural, culinary, and community experiences.
• Drive group bookings and long-stay guest management, maximizing revenue across all streams.
• Oversee all legal and compliance efforts, ensuring operational excellence throughout each phase.
• Foster a positive team culture, recruit and inspire talent, and deliver robust training to support the new brand vision.
• Maintain highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and service while adapting to renovation challenges.
• Regularly review financial reports, implement improvements, and communicate insights to department heads.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly team meetings for strong internal communication.

Your Profile:

• Hotel management experience at GM, Assistant GM, or Operations Manager level in lifestyle or boutique hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hotel management; at least 5 years in the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated hands‑on agility managing hotels during renovation and brand change.
• Commercially driven, experienced in sales, revenue management, and business development.
• Sociable, energetic, and approachable with a natural ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Independent, adaptable, and solutions‑focused; thrives under pressure.
• Fluent German & English speaker.
• Has a lively personality, sense of humor, and a flexible, growth‑driven attitude.