General Manager

Senior Head of Hotel Recruitment - North America

Hotel General Manager, New Opening – Santa Fe, NM, CA – Up to $120k - $130k + Bonus

Our client is preparing to launch a new hotel in late 2025 and is seeking an Opening General Manager to lead the pre‑opening and beyond. The property will feature luxurious accommodations, a stylish lobby bar, and exclusive amenities, all designed to blend Santa Fe’s rich history with modern artistic influences.

• Provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day oversight of all hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering.
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue and profitability.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support long‑term success and performance goals.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing team through effective communication and ongoing development.
• Cultivate a positive, service‑oriented culture that aligns with the hotel’s standards and values.
• Serve as a visible and engaged representative of the hotel within the local community.

• Proven experience in luxury hotel operations, including leadership roles.
• Previous involvement in hotel openings, with a strong understanding of pre‑opening processes.
• Solid knowledge of NOI, budgeting, and financial performance metrics.
• Proficient in computer systems; experience with hotel management software preferred.
• Familiarity with construction or renovation processes is a plus.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Declan at COREcruitment dot com –

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Hospitality

$/yr - $/yr