Resort General Manager – Bahamas – United States

COREcruitment; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-bedroom furnished condominium

Company vehicle

Health insurance

F&B allowance

3+ weeks paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Initial flights provided

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Resort General Manager for a luxury resort in The Bahamas. The role encompasses full hotel operations, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and leadership in collaboration with ownership and senior stakeholders.

The candidate should bring 15–20+ years of hospitality experience, 5–10 years in GM roles, a track record in openings/turnarounds, and strong commercial and people-management skills.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of hospitality experience, with luxury and international exposure.
• 5–10 years’ experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Proven track record in hotel openings, repositioning, turnarounds, or complex operations.
• Strong commercial, financial, leadership, and people-management skills.
• Experience in remote or international destinations highly desirable.
• Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business, or related degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer/hotel systems skills.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all hotel departments and heads of department.
• Drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and luxury service standards.
• Manage budgets, P&L, forecasting, revenue, and profitability.
• Develop and execute sales, marketing, and revenue strategies.
• Lead hotel projects, refurbishments, procurement, and operational improvements.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing management team.
• Manage owner and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, legal, regulatory, and hotel standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Operations management

Guest service

Communication skills

Education

Hotel Management degree

Tools

PMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resort General Manager – Bahamas

Salary: USD $120,000 – $200,000 tax-free annually
Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Resort General Manager to lead the operations of a luxury resort in The Bahamas.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for hotel operations, financial performance, guest satisfaction, sales, team leadership, and strategic planning, working closely with ownership and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all hotel departments and Heads of Department.
• Drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and luxury service standards.
• Manage budgets, P&L, forecasting, revenue, and profitability.
• Develop and execute sales, marketing, and revenue strategies.
• Lead hotel projects, refurbishments, procurement, and operational improvements.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing management team.
• Manage owner and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, legal, regulatory, and hotel standards.
• Handle key guest issues and oversee service recovery.
• Drive cost efficiencies and continuous operational improvement.

Candidate Profile:

• 15–20+ years’ hospitality experience, with significant luxury and international exposure.
• 5–10 years’ experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Proven experience in hotel openings, repositioning, turnarounds, or complex operations preferred.
• Strong commercial, financial, leadership, and people-management skills.
• Experience in remote or international destinations highly desirable.
• Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business, or related degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer/hotel systems skills.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when required.

Package:

• $120K–$200K USD tax-free salary
• 2-bedroom furnished condominium
• Company vehicle
• Health insurance
• F&B allowance
• 3+ weeks paid vacation
• Relocation assistance
• Initial flights provided

Immediate availability preferred.

Job Tenure: Permanent