General Manager – Lifestyle Hotel, Edinburgh
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Edinburgh
Are you a visionary hospitality leader with a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences? Do you thrive in a vibrant, design-driven environment where culture, community, and creativity come together?
This lifestyle hotel in Edinburgh is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the team and elevate the brand to the next level. As General Manager, you will be the heartbeat of the hotel, responsible for all operational, financial, and guest-experience performance. You will champion the culture, inspire the team, and ensure the hotel remains a destination for both locals and travellers seeking authentic, memorable stays.
Responsibilities
* Lead all hotel operations to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
* Drive commercial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cost control.
* Mentor, develop, and empower department leaders and their teams.
* Uphold brand standards while continuously seeking innovation and improvement.
* Build strong relationships within the local community and tourism sector.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Oversee the hotel’s social, lifestyle, and cultural activation programming.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hotel leader within a lifestyle, boutique, or design-led property.
* A natural communicator with exceptional leadership skills.
* Guest-centric with a strong eye for detail and a passion for hospitality.
* Commercially savvy with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management.
* Creative thinker who embraces brand-led, experience-driven hospitality. xsngvjr
* Strong understanding of the Irish hospitality market is an advantage.