Estate Manager Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Firenze; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious luxury estate in Tuscany is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates are native Italian speakers with strong English skills and a background in high-end hospitality. The position offers a €100,000 annual salary, a beautifully designed home, and a supportive community environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Recently refurbished accommodation

Welcoming environment for pets

Competenze

• Native Italian speaker with flawless English from a luxury hospitality background.
• Experience with VIP guests and UHNW clientele.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively.

Mansioni

• Oversee full operational leadership of the property.
• Deliver bespoke guest experiences and maintain high standards.
• Engage with luxury travel agencies and identify new market opportunities.

Conoscenze

Fluent Italian

Exceptional guest service

Sales and marketing skills

Leadership

Proactive problem solving

Descrizione del lavoro

General Manager Opportunity, Luxury Boutique Estate, Italy

An extraordinary opportunity has arisen for an experienced hospitality General Manager to oversee one of Italy’s most prestigious boutique properties. The propertyhosts highly discerning travellers from around the world seeking an elevated and bespoke experience in luxuriouslyappointed suites. Other high-end facilities include a spa, bespoke culinary services, tennis court and swimming pool, nestled in exceptional historical buildings and gardens.

• This is a hands-on, hospitality-driven position overseeing:
• Full operational leadership of the property
• Maintaining a team with a culture of warmth, humility, service excellence, and absolute discretion
• Delivering a fully bespoke guest experience
• Sales and marketing interactions with luxury travel agencies and specialist partners
• Re-energising existing relationships and identifying new high-value markets
• Attending relevant trade shows and representing the property with confidence and poise
• Working closely with the culinary team to tailor menus and guest experiences
• Ensuring the property always operates at the highest possible standards
• This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. It requires grace under pressure, natural hospitality, creativity, and the ability to manage a team with maturity and kindness. It is also in a rural setting, with outdoorexperiencesprevalent, although very easily connected to large city hubs.

To be considered:

• A native Italian speaking candidate with flawless English from a hospitality, palace, or boutique-5* hotel background
• Highly polished, finessed, commercially savvy, comfortable speaking with top global agencies
• Warm, respectful, grounded – able to operate in a small community without arrogance
• Exceptionally strong with VIP guests and UHNW clientele
• Capable of stepping into a fast-paced environment where expectations are extremely high
• Naturally proactive, resourceful, and solutions-driven – “no” is never the first answer
• Strong team leader who can mentor, refine and elevate a mixed-experience workforce
• Experience abroad (e.g., London, Paris or other international hubs) highly beneficial
• Able to balance demanding guest periods with quieter off-season responsibilities, primarily sales and marketing

Package:

• €100,000 gross per annum, negotiable for the right candidate
• A recently refurbished and beautifully designed home where pets are welcome
• Partner welcome - the property is well suited for a partner who may work seasonally (e.g., culinary or spa support)

Job No: 190541

Consultant: Andy Hodges