General Manager - €100.000 A Year

COREcruitment Ltd; Braga; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Reward & Celebration program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a General Manager to open and operate a new luxury lifestyle hotel in Sintra, Portugal. The role oversees all hotel functions, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success and maintaining brand standards.

English and Portuguese fluency, plus a strong commercial mindset, are essential. The GM will work with senior leadership to build strategies across Front Office, F&B, Finance, Sales, and Marketing, with a focus on revenue growth and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in luxury hotels, including five-star properties
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (local market knowledge)
• Strong commercial focus with ability to drive revenue growth
• Proven business acumen with P&L analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience in revenue management, ecommerce and sales strategies

Responsibilities

• Lead opening and ongoing operation of a luxury lifestyle hotel
• Oversee all departments: Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, People & Culture, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Reservations, Maintenance
• Develop and implement commercial and operational strategy to meet brand standards and financial targets
• Build relationships with owners, brand partners, operators, and teams and drive guest experience

Skills

Leadership

Revenue management

Brand partnerships

P&L analysis

Budgeting

People leadership

Negotiation

Change management

Job description

Location: Sintra, Portugal

Salary: €100,000 gross per year + bonus + car

Start: ASAP

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the opening and further operation of a newly launched luxury lifestyle hotel in Sintra.

As General Manager, you will be the strategic leader of this extraordinary property, responsible for delivering an unparalleled guest experience, driving commercial success, and fostering strong relationships with owners, brand partners, and the team. You will oversee all hotel operations, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, People & Culture, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Reservations, and Maintenance. Working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing, Operations Manager, and department heads, you will develop and implement the hotel's commercial and operational strategy, ensuring the property meets and exceeds brand standards, financial targets, and guest expectations.

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in the luxury hotel industry, as a General Manager of a five-star lifestyle property.
• International experience with branded properties.
• Local Portuguese market knowledge and language proficiency: fluency in English and Portuguese required.
• A strong commercial focus, with the ability to sell the lifestyle experience and drive revenue growth.
• Proven business acumen, including financial and analytical skills (P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting).
• A track record of building strong relationships with owners, brand representatives, operators, and teams.
• Experience in revenue management, e-commerce, and sales strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performance teams, fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and collaboration.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, mentoring, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Change management expertise, with the ability to initiate, support, and accelerate organizational change.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a proven ability to deliver results under challenging conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in evaluating business trends and developing new operational programs and strategies to enhance performance.
• Proactive risk management, with the ability to develop strategies to mitigate business challenges.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with minimal international travel required.

What We offer:

• Exclusive employee discounts with leading hotel brands.
• Reward & Celebration program.
• Training and development opportunities in a fast-growing, international hotel management company.
• The chance to shape a landmark luxury property from its opening, setting new standards in hospitality.

Location: Sintra, Portugal

Salary: €100,000 gross per year + bonus + car

Start: ASAP