Area Manager Spain & GM METT Barcelona

Sunset Hospitality Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group is seeking a General Manager & Area Manager for Spain to drive profitability and operational excellence across METT Barcelona, Casa METT Sitges, and future properties. Lead teams, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and support expansion in the Spanish market.

The role demands strong financial and commercial acumen, leadership, and a track record in luxury hospitality, with fluency in Spanish and English. Based in Barcelona with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of hotel management experience, including at least 5 years in a General Manager or senior leadership position.
• Proven experience managing luxury or upscale hotels with strong financial results, guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational expertise including budgeting, revenue management, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with proven experience in hotel openings, renovations, transitions, and business growth.
• Proficiency in hotel management systems and understanding of ADR, RevPAR, GOP, and occupancy.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labour legislation, health and safety regulations, and the Barcelona hospitality market.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of all Spanish properties, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Lead capital projects, renovations, pre-openings, and hotel transitions.
• Manage supplier relationships and key operational contracts.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
• Present financial and operational performance to owners and key stakeholders.
• Support feasibility studies and evaluate new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Multi-property management

Communication

Spain market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management / Business Administration

Tools

Hotel management systems

Job description

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a diverse portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates over 111 venues across 26 countries, with a commitment to delivering authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together around the world.

About the Role

The General Manager & Area Manager Spain is responsible for driving the success, profitability, and operational excellence of METT Barcelona, Casa METT Sitges, and future properties in Spain. The role leads hotel performance, develops high-performing teams, ensures exceptional guest experiences, and supports the growth and expansion of Sunset Hospitality Group within the Spanish market.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee the operations of all Spanish properties, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Implement and maintain SOPs, quality standards, and legal compliance across all properties.
• Lead capital projects, renovations, pre-openings, and hotel transitions.
• Manage supplier relationships and key operational contracts.

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
• Resolve guest concerns and monitor guest feedback to continuously improve satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of service excellence across all properties.
• Prepare and achieve annual budgets and business plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including ADR, RevPAR, occupancy, GOP, and overall profitability.
• Drive revenue growth, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Present financial and operational performance to owners and key stakeholders.
• Support feasibility studies and evaluate new business opportunities.

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop hotel leadership teams to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Drive recruitment, succession planning, and talent development.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture across the portfolio.
• Support and implement commercial strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, partners, tourism authorities, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Sunset Hospitality Group at relevant industry events and forums.
• Support the Group's expansion, acquisitions, and hotel development strategy in Spain.

Reporting & Compliance

• Provide regular operational, commercial, and financial reports to Corporate Leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, brand standards, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Act as the main liaison between Corporate Leadership and the hotel teams in Spain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of hotel management experience, including at least 5 years in a General Manager or senior leadership position.
• Proven experience managing luxury or upscale hotels, with a track record of delivering strong financial results, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational expertise, including budgeting, revenue management, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with proven experience in hotel openings, renovations, transitions, and business growth.
• Proficiency in hotel management systems and a strong understanding of key hospitality KPIs, including ADR, RevPAR, GOP, and occupancy.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labour legislation, health and safety regulations, and the Barcelona hospitality market.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Required Skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset.
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of the Spanish hospitality market.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience managing multiple properties or an area/cluster.
• Experience with luxury lifestyle hospitality, resorts, or mixed-use hospitality concepts.
• Experience in hotel openings, pre-openings, renovations, or transitions.
• Established network within the Spanish hospitality, tourism, and investment sectors.
• Experience working within an international hospitality group.
• Previous experience in Barcelona or other key Spanish luxury hospitality markets.