Base Salary + Super $$ OTE ($200k - $230k)
Experience in developments (highly regarded)
Luxury Hotel Developer
We are a privately owned hotel developer delivering a significant luxury hotel development, alongside a growing pipeline of hospitality and tourism projects.
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded General Manager / Head of Operations to lead the day-to-day business and work closely with the Managing Director. This is a hands‐on role for a proactive doer who can oversee the business as a whole, manage people, keep multiple workstreams moving and ensure decisions are followed through.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the business, overseeing and coordinating the head office team, on‐site operations and external consultants to ensure alignment, accountability and delivery
Maintain oversight of budgets, cash flow, expenditure and financial performance, working closely with the finance team
Maintain commercial oversight across consultants, procurement, marketing and other major business expenditure
Oversee capital‐raising activities and work closely with the investor relations function
Work closely with the Project Director and specialist hotel development consultants, ensuring priorities remain aligned
Manage key relationships with investors, consultants, advisers, suppliers and other stakeholders
Support the Managing Director with commercial and strategic decision‐making and ensure agreed actions are implemented
Drive accountability, improve internal processes and proactively identify and resolve issues across the business
Skills & Experience
Proven experience at General Manager level within a small to mid‐sized business




Track record of leading day‐to‐day operations across a whole business rather than a single function
Strong financial acumen, including oversight of budgets, cash flow, expenditure and financial reporting
Commercial judgement, with the ability to interrogate costs, challenge recommendations and negotiate with suppliers and consultants
Experience managing and coordinating external consultants, advisers and third‐party providers
People leadership experience across head office and operational teams
Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, including investors, advisers and suppliers
Ability to run multiple concurrent workstreams and hold others accountable to agreed timeframes
Comfortable operating in a fast‐moving, entrepreneurial environment with limited corporate infrastructure
Highly Regarded
Hospitality experience, particularly within hotel development or hotel operations
Exposure to capital raising, investor relations or working with a privately owned or family‐owned business
Experience working alongside a Project Director or development team on a major capital project
Background in property, construction or major project delivery
Experience improving internal processes, systems and reporting in a growing business
About You
Proactive, practical and solutions‐focused
Calm and decisive under pressure
Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
A strong communicator who can align people across different parts of the business
Willing to get into the detail when required
What We Offer
Attractive remuneration package
The chance to work with an outstanding team and alongside some of the best operators in Australian hospitality
Involvement in a landmark luxury project where you can make your mark
Participation in a range of functions and events throughout the year
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📌 Hotel Development | Head Of Operations (Sydney)
🏢 Astar Personnel
📍 Sydney