*Job Title: General Manager – Pre-Opening*
*Property: 35-Room Boutique Hotel*
*Location: Near Pawna Lake, Lonavala*
*Type: Full-time, On-site*
*About Us*
We are launching a new 35-key boutique hotel near Pawna Lake, Lonavala. The property features a banquet space, an all-day dining restaurant, and a specialty café, positioned as a premium leisure getaway for Mumbai-Pune weekend travelers. We aim to create a design-forward, service-driven destination that blends lake views with curated F&B experiences.
*Role Summary*
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on *General Manager* to lead the hotel from pre-opening through stabilization. You will own P&L, set service culture, build the core team, and drive revenue across rooms, banquet, and F&B outlets. This is a critical leadership role requiring deep operational expertise and a strong local network.
*Key Responsibilities*
*Pre-Opening: 0-6 months*
1. *Project & Licensing*: Coordinate with owners, architects, and consultants to track project timelines. Drive licenses, compliance, and brand SOP implementation.
2. *Team Building*: Recruit, hire, and train all HODs and key staff across front office, housekeeping, F&B, kitchen, sales, and engineering.
3. *Systems Setup*: Select and implement PMS, POS, accounting, and inventory systems. Establish SOPs, brand standards, and service flow for all outlets.
4. *Sales & Marketing*: Develop pre-opening sales plan. Build relationships with travel agents, wedding planners, corporates in Mumbai-Pune region. Oversee website, OTAs, and digital launch.
*Post-Opening: Ongoing*
1. *Operations*: Oversee daily operations of 35 rooms, banquet, restaurant, and café. Ensure exceptional guest experience and consistent quality.
2. *P&L Management*: Full responsibility for topline and bottom-line. Manage budgets, costs, pricing, and yield for rooms + F&B.
3. *Revenue & Marketing*: Drive occupancy, ARR, banquet sales, and café footfalls. Build local partnerships and repeat clientele from Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai.
4. *Team Leadership*: Lead 40-50 team members. Create a strong service culture, reduce attrition, and develop HODs.
5. *Owner Reporting*: MIS, variance analysis, and monthly reviews with promoters.
*Requirements*
1. *Experience*: Minimum *7 years* as General Manager with independent P&L responsibility.
2. *Pre-Opening*: Must have handled at least 1 full pre-opening for a 30+ room hotel/resort.
3. *Background*: Strong exposure to leisure resorts, boutique hotels, or banquet-driven properties. F&B expertise is a major plus.
4. *Location*: Must be willing to relocate to Lonavala or be based in *Lonavala, Pune, Mumbai, Thane, or Navi Mumbai* with ability to travel daily during pre-opening.
5. *Skills*: Excellent leadership, financial acumen, sales mindset, and hands-on problem solving. Strong network with Mumbai-Pune travel trade preferred.
6. *Education*: Hotel Management degree preferred.
*What We Offer*
1. Competitive salary + performance incentives + accommodation
2. Opportunity to shape a new property from scratch and create your legacy
Call. 9819453152
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
