General Manager - Pre Opening 5 Luxury Hotel | Costa del Sol

Page Executive; Málaga; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global financial services company is seeking a General Manager for a luxury hotel in Malaga, Spain. This role entails leading pre-opening activities, developing strategic plans, and building a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury hospitality, particularly with hotel openings, and possess strong leadership and commercial skills. A competitive market salary is offered.

Servicios

Competitive market salary

Formación

• Proven experience as General Manager in luxury hospitality.
• Previous experience in hotel openings is highly preferred.
• Commercially savvy with a deep understanding of P&L.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all pre-opening activities including recruitment and operational setup.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for launch and profitability.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team aligned with brand values.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Revenue management

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Descripción del empleo

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation specialising in financial services, with a focus on hotel investments. It operates globally and is committed to delivering exceptional results in the luxury sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening activities including recruitment, training, budgeting, and operational setup
• Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure a successful launch and long-term profitability
• Build and inspire a high-performing team aligned with brand values and service excellence
• Oversee all departments: Rooms, F&B, Spa, Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR, Engineering
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, local regulations, and sustainability goals
• Establish strong relationships with ownership, brand representatives, and local stakeholders
• Drive guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results

Qualifications

• Proven experience as General Manager in luxury hospitality
• Previous experience in hotel openings is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commercially savvy with deep understanding of P&L and revenue management
• Fluent in Spanish and English (additional languages a plus)
• Culturally aware, elegant, and service-oriented
• Strong relational skills
• Able to handle the complexity of a large-scale resort (230+ rooms)
• Collaborative and humble leadership style
• Experience working with ownership structures

Benefits

• Competitive market salary.