Luxury Area GM — Spain (Multi-Property)

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 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.