The Role As Hotel Manager, you will be responsible for the full operational oversight of the property, including:
- Daily operations management
- Guest experience and service standards
- Team leadership and staff development
- Financial oversight and cost control
- Reservations and revenue optimisation
- Supplier management and stock control
- Maintenance coordination
- Ensuring seamless front-of-house and back-of-house integration
This role requires a visible, present leader who leads by example and is comfortable being operationally involved when needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience managing a small boutique hotel or high-end guest house
- Strong operational knowledge across Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage
- Demonstrated financial acumen (budgets, stock control, reporting)
- Stable career history reflecting commitment and longevity in previous roles
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate small teams
- Excellent guest engagement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours as required in hospitality
We are specifically looking for candidates who have demonstrated steady progression and commitment within previous roles, as this property values long-term leadership stability.
Key Competencies
- Strong managerial and organisational skills
- High attention to detail
- Professional communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Service-driven mindset
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to maintain boutique-level standards consistently
This opportunity would suit a Hotel Manager who enjoys being close to the operation, values meaningful guest interaction, and takes pride in running a property as if it were their own.
If you have a genuine passion for boutique hospitality and a proven track record of stable leadership within small properties, we would love to hear from you.
Apply through Hospitality Hire with your CV and a brief motivation outlining your experience managing boutique properties.
