General Manager

Tulip Hotels & Residences; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the Netherlands is looking for a General Manager to oversee the operations at Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background in hospitality, a focus on profitability, and be fluent in Dutch. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including a bonus scheme and opportunities for career advancement within a large hotel group.

Benefits

Attractive yearly bonus scheme

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Career opportunities

Company laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to represent the hotel with external stakeholders.
• Drive and ambition to achieve exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and long-term strategies as General Manager.
• Monitor revenue, budgets, and implement sales strategies.
• Inspire and coach the team to enhance guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Strategies

Dutch Fluency

English Communication

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the lead in one of the most dynamic hospitality locations in the Netherlands? Do you have proven hotel management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ambition to grow within the world’s second-largest hotel group? Then the role of General Manager at Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport is the perfect opportunity for you. Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport is a modern 3-star hotel with 120 rooms, uniquely located inside the airport terminal. As part of Louvre Hotels Group, this hotel offers an international and dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Tulip Inn is the only mid-range hotel where international excellence meets the richness of local authenticity and hospitality. These are not empty words. It is our culture, brought to life every day by our team. Tulip Inn’s team members are unique because they are not only employees, but they are also the creators of good times. So, if you enjoy working in a welcoming and lively atmosphere, Tulip Inn is the right place for you!

Responsibilities

• As General Manager, you are the driving force behind the hotel’s success. You take full ownership of daily operations and long-term strategy, combining a hands-on leadership style with a strong commercial focus.
• You are responsible for driving profitability by monitoring revenue, budgets, and implementing effective sales & yield strategies in cooperation with our sales and revenue department.
• You inspire and coach your team to ensure guest satisfaction, employee engagement and compliance with all group policies and standards.
• You maintain strong relationships with suppliers and local authorities to guarantee smooth operations, quality service, and compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Your hands-on leadership style means you are visible and involved, throughout the hotel from reception to F&B and supporting the team during peak moments. Above all, you set the tone for excellent service and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the hospitality industry (as supervisor/manager), including experience in room management and F&B.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to daily hotel operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills to engage, inspire and develop your team.
• Proven ability to represent the hotel with external stakeholders and partners.
• Solid background in finance, revenue management, HR, accounting and sales.
• Understanding of yield management and familiarity with dynamic pricing.
• A sales-driven mindset with the ability to further develop both the local community and the business market.
• Drive and ambition to achieve the highest possible results in quality, service and profit.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and local compliance requirements.
• Commitment to ensuring consistently exceptional guest service across all areas of the hotel in line with brand standards.
• Fluent in Dutch (mandatory) with strong communication skills in English.
• Available for full-time employment (38 hours per week).

What we offer

• A unique workplace at the heart of Eindhoven Airport.
• Starting gross monthly salary of € 4.228,52 euros depending on experience and qualifications.
• An attractive yearly bonus scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment.
• Pension plan to prepare you for the future.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Career opportunities within Louvre Hotels Group on both national and international level.
• Access to our Internal learning platform Goodhabitz with 100+ interactive courses.
• Recognition and celebration of important moments (such as anniversaries).
• Possibility of a bonus with our referral program.