Sonka Resort Manager

Arctic GM & Sonka Resort | The Original Aurora Hunters®; Rovaniemi; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round leadership role

Independence to lead the resort

Job summary

Arctic GM & Sonka Resort in Finnish Lapland seeks an experienced Resort Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive ongoing development. You will own the guest experience, manage the team across reception, housekeeping, and maintenance, and oversee commercial and digital aspects to ensure high-quality stays.

The role is year-round, demanding strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and a passion for hospitality in winter destinations. Start 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience within hotels, resorts or hospitality.
• Ability to lead people and manage a busy operation with minimal direction.
• Structured, reliable, and hands-on.
• Proactive and decisive.
• Guest-focused with strong attention to quality.
• Calm and solution-oriented when priorities change.
• Fluent in English.
• Hold a valid Category B driving licence recognised in Finland.
• Right to work in Finland without employer sponsorship.
• Experience from resort operations or winter destinations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for operation and development of Sonka Resort.
• Lead resort operation and team across reception, housekeeping, maintenance, and daily priorities.
• Own guest experience and quality from booking to departure.
• Oversee commercial and digital aspects, including bookings, rates, and guest info.
• Maintain and develop property presentation, inspections, and content.
• Collaborate with Arctic GM teams to improve routines and growth.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Guest experience

English proficiency

Job description

Sonka Resort is looking for an experienced Resort Manager to lead the resort’s day-to-day operation and play an important role in its continued development.

Part of Arctic GM Experiences, Sonka combines accommodation, guest services and Arctic experiences in Finnish Lapland. We are looking for a strong hospitality professional who can take genuine ownership of the resort, lead the team and ensure a consistently high-quality guest experience.

Tasks

• As Resort Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the operation and continued development of Sonka Resort.
• ● Lead the resort operation and team, including reception, housekeeping, maintenance and daily priorities
• ● Own the guest experience and quality standards, from booking and arrival through to departure
• ● Oversee the commercial and digital side of the resort, including booking systems, availability, rates and guest-facing information
• ● Maintain and develop the property and its presentation, including inspections, maintenance follow-up, photography and content
• ● Work closely with Arctic GM management and operational teams to improve routines, solve issues and support the continued growth of Sonka Resort

Requirements

• We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience within hotels, resorts or hospitality.
• You know how to lead people, organise a busy operation and maintain high standards without needing constant direction.
• ● A confident and supportive leader
• ● Structured, reliable and hands-on
• ● Proactive and comfortable making decisions
• ● Guest-focused with strong attention to quality
• ● Calm and solution-oriented when priorities change
• ● Fluent in English
• ● Hold a valid Category B driving licence recognised in Finland
• ● Already have the right to work in Finland without employer-sponsored work authorisation
• Experience from resort operations, international hospitality, high-volume environments or winter destinations is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• This is a year-round management role with real responsibility and influence. You will work closely with company management while having the independence to lead the resort, build strong working practices and help shape Sonka Resort as it continues to develop.
• We are looking for someone who sees what needs to be done, takes ownership and follows it through.

Sonka Resort, Finnish Lapland | Full-time, year-round | Start 1 October 2026