general manager - luxury resort
Aug 7, 2026 · SWOT Hospitality
What you'll do
- Lead the hotel through all pre-opening phases ensuring operational readiness
- Validate the resort's operational concept and guest experience
- Take ownership of the critical path and ensure project milestones are achieved on time
- Develop and manage the pre-opening budget
- Recruit, onboard, and lead the Executive Committee and management team
- Establish a strong service culture reflecting the property's luxury positioning
- Drive commercial performance while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence
Key requirements
- Hospitality leadership in luxury resort and villa operations
- Hotel pre-opening expertise and project management
- Commercial acumen with strong financial and budget management skills
- Relationship management with owners, investors, and key stakeholders
- Seasonal luxury resort experience including Greek island destinations
- Hands-on leadership with ability to build and develop high-performing teams
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead the opening of a prestigious luxury resort.
- A key leadership role with strategic influence from the earliest stages of the project.
- Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth within an ambitious hospitality environment.
- Accommodation.
About the job
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the pre-opening and successful launch of a new luxury resort. This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality leader with a strong commercial mindset, proven pre-opening expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the hotel through all pre-opening phases, ensuring operational readiness.
Validate the resort's operational concept and guest experience.
Take ownership of the critical path and ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
Develop and manage the pre-opening budget.
Recruit, onboard, and lead the Executive Committee and management team.
Establish a strong service culture that reflects the property's luxury positioning.
Drive commercial performance while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Requirements
Extensive experience in luxury resorts and villa operations.
Proven success in hotel pre-openings and project management.
Strong commercial acumen with solid financial and budgeting skills.
Excellent relationship management with owners, investors, and key stakeholders.
Previous experience in Greek island destinations or seasonal luxury resorts.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead the opening of a prestigious luxury resort.
A key leadership role with strategic influence from the earliest stages of the project.
Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
Career growth within an ambitious hospitality environment.
Accommodation
About the company
Established in May 2013, SWOT Hospitality is a leading hotel management company based in Athens, Greece specializing in hotel management, asset management and development, investment management, sales & marketing and advisory services. SWOT’s experience, professionalism, and ability to effectively respond to the rising demands of the global hospitality industry has led top investors and developers to entrust the company with realizing their vision to excellence. SWOT Hospitality is currently managing a portfolio worth 250 mil euros in Greece and Southeastern Europe. The company collaborates with renowned international hotel chains such as Hilton, Marriott International Inc., Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Accor S.A., and Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts. Additionally, SWOT holds White Label Operator (WLO) certification from Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Leading Hotels of the World. The Firm’s principals have maintained a consistent track record of strong performance and value creation. They have acquired, developed, and managed some of the most high-profile hotels in the region, with more than 3,500 rooms and a value in excess of €1 billion.
About the company
Established in May 2013, SWOT Hospitality is a leading hotel management company based in Athens, Greece specializing in hotel management, asset management and development, investment management, sales & marketing and advisory services. SWOT’s experience, professionalism, and ability to effectively respond to the rising demands of the global hospitality industry has led top investors and developers to entrust the company with realizing their vision to excellence. SWOT Hospitality is currently managing a portfolio worth 250 mil euros in Greece and Southeastern Europe. The company collaborates with renowned international hotel chains such as Hilton, Marriott International Inc., Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Accor S.A., and Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts. Additionally, SWOT holds White Label Operator (WLO) certification from Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Leading Hotels of the World. The Firm’s principals have maintained a consistent track record of strong performance and value creation. They have acquired, developed, and managed some of the most high-profile hotels in the region, with more than 3,500 rooms and a value in excess of €1 billion.