General Manager - Luxury Lifestyle Hotel, London

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager for an exciting luxury lifestyle hotel in London. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury hotel management and a strong track record of driving commercial success. You will lead a high-performing team, enhance guest experiences, and establish the hotel’s brand identity from day one. This role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for innovative hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in luxury or upscale lifestyle hotels.
• Strong track record of delivering growth and profitability.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to all hotel teams.
• Drive commercial performance and brand positioning.
• Oversee the full hotel operation ensuring flawless execution.
• Build and develop high-performing talent.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Team building

Customer service

Job description

General Manager – Luxury Lifestyle Hotel, London

Exceptional Opportunity | New Era Luxury Lifestyle Brand

We are seeking an outstanding General Manager to lead one of London’s most exciting luxury lifestyle hotels. This role requires a dynamic, visionary hospitality leader with a proven track record of driving excellence, elevating guest experiences, and leading high‑performing teams within top‑tier luxury or lifestyle hotel environments.

As General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the hotel’s culture, identity, and commercial success. You’ll be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest journey, building a strong service‑led team, and ensuring the property establishes itself as a market leader from day one.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to all hotel teams, fostering a culture of authenticity, creativity, and world‑class service
• Drive commercial performance, revenue optimisation, and brand positioning in a highly competitive London market
• Oversee the full hotel operation, ensuring flawless execution across rooms, F&B concepts, guest experience, and brand standards
• Build and develop high‑performing talent, implementing strong training and engagement initiatives
• Act as the face of the hotel, cultivating key relationships with guests, partners, media, and the local community
• Lead the hotel through pre‑opening and launch milestones (if applicable), ensuring operational readiness and excellence
• Champion the brand’s ethos, ensuring every touchpoint reflects its values and lifestyle identity

Requirements

• A proven General Manager with experience in luxury or upscale lifestyle hotels
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth and profitability
• Passionate about experiential hospitality, design‑led spaces, and innovative guest journeys
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people skills
• Confident representing a brand at the highest level, both internally and externally
• Adept at operating in fast‑paced, creative, and forward‑thinking environments