General Manager M/F - Experimental Roma - Experimental Group
Location: Rome, Italy
About the Property
Experimental Roma will open mid‑2026 on Via Ludovisi, just off the legendary Via Veneto. The former bank has been transformed by interior designer Rodolphe Parente into a space that embodies the essence of la dolce vita—elegant, timeless, and irresistibly Italian. The property will feature 82 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a spectacular rooftop with a suspended pool offering breathtaking views over the cityscape of Rome.
Responsibilities
- Pre‑opening & Opening Phase:
- Lead recruitment of the hotel's opening team.
- Oversee ordering, delivery, and implementation of all OS&E for Rooms and F&B in collaboration with the Support team.
- Ensure all initial stock orders are placed and delivered prior to opening.
- Collaborate with the project team to resolve outstanding issues before welcoming first guests.
- Work closely with Sales to deploy opening sales and marketing strategy (marketing, distribution, yield, MICE development).
- Operations:
- Oversee smooth daily operation of the hotel (Rooms, Spa, F&B) with F&B Manager and Front Office Manager.
- Ensure fluid communication among departments (Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping, F&B).
- Represent the hotel and Experimental brand through exemplary guest engagement and service.
- Participate in resolving technical issues, anticipate maintenance and renovation needs, uphold property aesthetic integrity.
- Support and guide department heads in developing and improving operations.
- Guarantee compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
- Maintain strong relationships with external partners.
- Revenue Management & Commercial Strategy:
- Define and oversee revenue strategy, drive business growth.
- Develop sales policy with Sales Manager.
- Work with Revenue Manager to establish pricing and sales strategies.
- Develop annual budgets and commercial action plans.
- Align local and global objectives with Group Operations and Sales teams.
- Accounting & Financial Control:
- Supervise inventories and stock management.
- Manage purchasing processes, control deliveries, maintain supplier relationships.
- Optimize operational performance to meet budget targets.
- Coordinate administrative and reporting with group headquarters.
- Human Resources:
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
- Coordinate recruitment with HR department.
- Oversee team scheduling.
- Support professional development and training.
- Encourage internal mobility.
- Monitor payroll expenses, provide strategic recommendations.
- Communication & Events:
- Represent Experimental brand and embody its values.
- Propose and implement strategies to enhance brand visibility and guest engagement.
- Position property as a true destination.
About You
- At least 6 years of experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role within a high‑end hotel.
- Strong leadership, autonomy, collaborative spirit.
- Highly organized, reliable, able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Strong commercial awareness and revenue management knowledge.
- Fluent in English and Italian (French or another language is a plus).
- Proficient in hotel management systems (Opera, Micros) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Mobility possibilities across France, Italy, Switzerland, the US, the UK, the Balearic Islands, and more.
- Attractive discounts across all our venues.
We are committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.