General Manager Spanish Speaker

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Hospitality Revenue Optimization S.A.S. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

The Brown Autograph Collection by Marriott is seeking an accomplished visionary and service-driven General Manager to lead our luxury lifestyle property in the iconic destination of Guatapé Colombia.

As the leader of the hotel you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences driving financial performance developing high-performing teams and ensuring full compliance with Marriott brand standards while positioning the property as one of Colombias premier luxury destinations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hospitality executive who combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and a passion for luxury service.

Position Summary

The Brown Autograph Collection by Marriott is seeking an accomplished visionary and service-driven General Manager to lead our lifestyle property in the iconic destination of Guatapé Colombia.

As the leader of the hotel you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences driving financial performance developing high-performing teams and ensuring full compliance with Marriott brand standards while positioning the property as one of Colombias premier destinations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hospitality executive who combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and a passion for service.

The General Manager provides overall strategic operational financial and cultural leadership for the hotel. The role is responsible for maximizing profitability guest satisfaction associate engagement owner relations and long-term asset value while ensuring excellence in all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership
Lead and inspire all hotel departments toward a culture of excellence.
Develop a high-performance leadership team.
Foster a positive inclusive and guest-focused work environment.
Promote Marriotts service culture and company values.

Operations
Oversee all hotel operations including Rooms Division Food & Beverage Engineering Security Housekeeping
Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and service recovery.
Maintain compliance with Marriott operating standards and brand requirements.
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Financial Management
Manage annual operating budgets.
Maximize revenue profitability and GOP performance.
Analyze financial reports and implement action plans.
Optimize labor productivity and operating costs.

Commercial Strategy
Working hand-in hand with the corporate Sales Marketing and Revenue Management teams.
Increase market share and RevPAR performance.
Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
Strengthen the hotels positioning within the luxury hospitality market.

People Leadership
Working hand-in hand with the Human Resources team to develop Recruitment training and exceptional talent retention strategies.
Drive employee engagement and succession planning.
Promote diversity equity inclusion and continuous learning.

Essentials

Bachelors degree in hospitality management Business Administration Hotel Management or related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel management experience.
At least 5 years as General Manager or Hotel Manager in luxury or upper-upscale hotels.
Experience with Marriott International or another global luxury hotel brand is highly preferred.
Strong financial acumen with proven P&L management.
Experience leading multi-department hotel operations.
Excellent leadership and team development skills.
Strong business negotiation and communication abilities.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Availability to reside in Guatapé Antioquia.

Preferred
Experience opening or repositioning luxury hotels.
Luxury lifestyle hotel experience.
Revenue management expertise.
Knowledge of Colombian hospitality market.

Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Luxury Service Excellence
Financial Management
Business Development
Guest Experience
Talent Development
Emotional Intelligence
Decision Making
Change Management
Innovation
Integrity
Results Orientation

We offer a highly competitive executive compensation package including: Competitive fixed annual salary (commensurate with experience). Annual salary review based on performance. Benefits Accommodation support or relocation assistance (if applicable). Complimentary meals during working hours. Marriott associate travel discounts worldwide. Professional development and Marriott training programs. Career growth opportunities within Marriott International. Paid vacation and statutory benefits according to Colombian labor law. Dynamic collaborative and international work environment.

8700 usd 30.000.000 COP

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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