Villa General Manager / Estate Manager - Badalona

Utopia Design; Tiana; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site in Badalona

International team

Ownership culture

Descripción de la vacante

Utopiadesign is seeking a highly organized General Manager to oversee luxury private properties in Badalona. You will ensure pristine standards year-round, coordinating vendors and seasonal staff to deliver a seamless guest experience on-site.

You will collaborate with clients, their private office, and trusted service providers to manage budgets, plan maintenance, and ensure that every detail—security, compliance, hospitality, and presentation—meets the highest standards.

Formación

• 7+ years experience as GM/estate manager in luxury hospitality or private residences.
• Strong vendor management, maintenance and facility operations.
• Excellent organization and budgeting skills; manage multi-vendor contracts.
• High service orientation; discreet, professional, guest-focused.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to operate independently and solve problems under pressure.
• Familiar with Spain local regulations and contractor oversight.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee maintenance and service activities year-round to keep the property pristine.
• Develop seasonal operational plans for summer guest use and off-season care.
• Budget development and tracking; manage vendor contracts and service quality.
• Lead external vendors and seasonal staff (cleaning, gardening, pool, catering, security).
• Support guest stays by pre-arrival preparation and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and safety requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to ownership and suggest efficiency improvements.

Conocimientos

General management

Estate management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Guest experience

English & Spanish

Independent worker

Compliance knowledge

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a highly organized and service-minded General Manager to oversee the operation of luxury private properties in Badalona.

In this opportunity, you will be responsible for ensuring the residence is maintained to impeccable standards year-round, coordinating all vendors and seasonal staff, and delivering a seamless guest experience.

You will collaborate closely with the clients, their private office, and trusted service providers to manage budgets, oversee maintenance schedules, and guarantee that every detail — from security and compliance to hospitality and presentation — reflects the highest level of quality.

This is an on-site opportunity in Badalona — relocation is required if you're not already based there or nearby.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Estate Manager, or in a senior operations capacity within luxury hospitality, property, or private residences (7+ years)
• Strong technical understanding of property maintenance, vendor management, and facility operations
• Excellent organizational and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage multi-vendor contracts and seasonal workflows
• High service orientation with a discreet, professional, and guest-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish is mandatory for this role
• Ability to operate independently, solve problems under pressure, and anticipate client and guest needs
• Familiarity with local compliance requirements, safety regulations, and contractor oversight in Spain

Responsabilities

• Oversee and coordinate all maintenance and service activities to ensure the property remains in pristine condition year-round
• Build and manage seasonal operational plans for periods of guest use (summer season) and off-season care
• Develop and control the annual budget, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses, vendor contracts, and service quality
• Lead and supervise external vendors and seasonal staff (cleaning, gardening, pool, catering, security) to guarantee consistent high standards
• Support guest stays by preparing the property before arrival, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and responding to any urgent needs
• Ensure compliance with all local regulations, permits, and safety requirements
• Provide regular reporting to ownership and proactively suggest improvements to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and guest experience

Benefits

• This opportunity is based on-site in Badalona, in close collaboration with the clients' private office and trusted service providers
• Guest experience at the center. Join a company where hospitality is deeply integrated into every aspect of the property and service journey
• A truly international team. Collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise
• High ownership environment. We value initiative, independent thinking, and people who are ready to take on meaningful contributions