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ゼネラルマネージャー/ General Manager

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An international hospitality group is seeking a General Manager. The successful candidate will oversee operations, financial performance, commercial strategy, people development, guest satisfaction and owner relations while ensuring brand compliance and sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership across departments, develop talent and drive employee engagement
  • Ensure operational excellence, guest satisfaction, brand standards and effective crisis management
  • Manage budgets, revenue, profitability, cash flow, cost controls and financial reporting
  • Optimise occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, market share and direct-booking performance
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management teams to drive commercial growth
  • Build relationships with property owners, corporate clients, travel partners and key stakeholders
  • Present business reviews and oversee asset enhancement, capital expenditure and renovation projects
  • Ensure compliance with management agreements, Japanese regulations, health and safety requirements
  • Lead risk management, business continuity planning and sustainability initiatives
  • Support new openings, property conversions, operational assessments and strategic growth projects
  • Analyse market intelligence and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
  • More than 10 years of progressive hospitality leadership experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in a senior property leadership role, such as Hotel General Manager, Residence Manager or Cluster General Manager
  • Expertise in revenue optimisation, financial management, business planning and asset management
  • Strong guest experience management, service excellence, quality assurance and risk management skills
  • Ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate across cultures

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's degree or above
  • Experience with international hotel or serviced residence brands
  • Multi-property or cluster leadership experience
  • Direct owner-facing experience
  • Strong understanding of the Japanese hospitality market
  • Proven experience in revenue management, budgeting and financial performance management

About the Company:

A global hospitality company specialising in serviced residences, hotels and lifestyle accommodation. The company offers a range of accommodation experiences for business and leisure travellers across international markets.

Keywords:

ホテル経営, 総支配人, ホテル運営管理, 収益管理, 財務管理, 予算管理, 顧客満足度, 人材マネジメント, 資産管理, 事業開発, リスク管理, ブランド基準遵守, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 69DOL8

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support

Focus: Office Manager

Industry: Hospitality and Catering

Salary: Up to ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 69DOL8-0DF88574

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Consultant: Helene Akagawa