General Manager – Santa Fe, NM, CA – Up to $120k + 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.

The Role

• 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.

What they are looking for:

• 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 – Declan@corecruitment.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!