General Manager M/F - Experimental Roma - Experimental Group

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.