General Manager Hotel 5* & Area Manager Spain

Lead a flagship. Run a portfolio. Build the group’s next chapter in Spain.

JOlivier & Partners is supporting a fast-growing international hospitality group in the appointment of its General Manager Hotel 5* & Area Manager Spain, based in Barcelona.

The Organisation & Context

Our client operates a portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels, premium dining concepts and leisure destinations across several markets. Reporting to senior corporate leadership, the General Manager & Area Manager Spain will oversee the operational, commercial and financial performance of the group’s Spanish hotels, while supporting future development opportunities in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive overall business performance across several hospitality assets.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and luxury service standards.
• Lead the hotel leadership teams and build a strong performance culture.
• Own budgets, forecasting and financial targets, and identify gains in profitability, efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with owners, investors and key stakeholders.
• Support openings, renovations, repositioning projects and operational transitions.
• Contribute to expansion and assess new hospitality opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, brand and regulatory requirements, and represent the group in the industry and local business community.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience as General Manager in luxury or upscale hospitality.
• Multi-property, cluster or regional management experience (essential).
• A strong command of hotel operations across Rooms, F&B, Sales, Revenue Management and Finance.
• A proven record of P&L ownership, revenue growth and operational excellence.
• Experience working with ownership groups and multiple stakeholders.
• A track record in openings, renovations, repositioning or growth projects.
• A degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent Spanish and English.

The Leadership Challenge

The role combines two jobs: running a five-star hotel to the highest standard, and steering a portfolio and its owners towards growth. The conversation with candidates will focus on how they have led several properties at once, handled owner relationships and delivered openings or repositionings without compromising the guest experience.

What Is on Offer

A competitive executive compensation and incentive package, and long-term career progression within an international platform.

Confidential Conversation

If your experience matches this mandate, apply through this page or contact João Oliveira for an initial confidential conversation about your background and objectives.