Urgently Required General Manager Luxury Resort at Jim Corbet Uttarakhand - ( Job ID - 24542)

Job Description: General Manager – Luxury Resort

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished, commercially driven, and
guest-centric General Manager to lead the overall operations and
business growth of a premium luxury resort in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand.

This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned hospitality
professional with substantial experience in 5-star luxury hotels, exclusive
resorts, boutique luxury properties, destination retreats, or high-end
experiential hospitality establishments. The ideal candidate will combine
operational excellence and impeccable service standards with strong commercial
acumen, relationship management capabilities, and the ability to attract
high-value clientele.

The candidate must have a proven ability to develop business
through social events, corporate engagements, destination weddings, and
premium leisure travel, supported by an established network of travel
consultants, tour operators, wedding planners, event management companies,
corporate decision-makers, and affluent customers.

We are particularly interested in professionals who
understand the expectations of discerning guests and can deliver an exceptional
luxury experience while strengthening the resort's reputation, occupancy,
revenue, and overall market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Overall Resort Management & Leadership

• Take
  complete responsibility for the resort's day-to-day operations, business
  performance, guest experience, and overall profitability.
  
• Provide
  strategic direction and leadership to all departments, including Front
  Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Sales & Marketing,
  Events, Engineering, Security, and Administration.
  
• Establish
  and maintain exceptional standards of luxury hospitality, personalised
  service, presentation, guest comfort, and operational efficiency.
  
• Develop
  operational plans, budgets, departmental targets, and
  performance-monitoring systems in line with the resort's business
  objectives.
  
• Lead,
  mentor, and motivate the team to build a professional, service-oriented,
  and performance-driven work culture.
  
• Ensure
  effective coordination between departments and consistent delivery of the
  resort's service promise.
  

2. Revenue Generation & Business Development

• Drive
  overall revenue growth, occupancy, average room rates, event revenue, food
  and beverage sales, and ancillary income.
  
• Develop
  and execute business development strategies targeting premium leisure
  travellers, affluent families, corporate clients, destination wedding
  customers, and luxury travel segments.
  
• Build
  strong referral networks and strategic partnerships with luxury travel
  advisors, tour operators, destination management companies, wedding
  planners, event agencies, and corporate travel partners.
  
• Proactively
  develop new business opportunities through networking, industry
  relationships, targeted outreach, client meetings, and
  relationship-building initiatives.
  
• Identify
  opportunities for weekday corporate business, off-sites, leadership
  retreats, social celebrations, private gatherings, and high-value group
  bookings.
  
• Monitor
  market trends, competitor positioning, guest preferences, and commercial
  performance to identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
  

3. Social Events, Corporate Engagements & Destination
Weddings

• Develop
  and grow the resort's business from weddings, pre-wedding celebrations,
  anniversaries, milestone birthdays, family gatherings, social functions,
  and exclusive private events.
  
• Establish
  productive relationships with wedding planners, event management
  companies, decorators, entertainment providers, premium vendors, and
  destination wedding specialists.
  
• Build
  corporate business through relationships with companies, senior
  executives, corporate event planners, and organizations seeking premium
  off-sites, conferences, retreats, and team engagements.
  
• Manage
  the planning and execution of events from initial inquiry and site
  inspection through proposals, commercial negotiations, coordination,
  execution, and post-event relationship management.
  
• Ensure
  that events are delivered seamlessly, with meticulous attention to detail,
  personalized service, presentation, food quality, ambience, and guest
  satisfaction.
  
• Develop
  packages and experiences suited to the resort's positioning, operational
  capacity, and target clientele.
  
• Maintain
  a strong pipeline of prospective events and ensure systematic follow-up,
  conversion, and repeat business.
  

4. Luxury Guest Experience & Relationship Management

• Ensure
  personalized, discreet, and consistently exceptional service for all
  guests, particularly high-value clients, VIPs, corporate leaders, wedding
  families, and repeat visitors.
  
• Build
  relationships with elite customers, premium travel partners, and
  influential referral sources to encourage repeat visits and
  recommendations.
  
• Oversee
  guest feedback, service recovery, complaint resolution, and continuous
  improvement in service delivery.
  
• Anticipate
  the expectations of luxury travelers and create memorable, differentiated
  guest experiences.
  
• Promote
  a culture of ownership, responsiveness, discretion, and attention to
  detail across all guest-facing teams.
  

5. Sales, Marketing & Brand Positioning

• Work
  closely with sales and marketing teams to strengthen the resort's
  visibility and positioning within the luxury hospitality and destination
  resort market.
  
• Support
  the development of strategic sales initiatives, corporate tie-ups, travel
  trade partnerships, wedding packages, and promotional campaigns.
  
• Participate
  in relevant hospitality networking opportunities, trade engagements,
  client presentations, familiarisation visits, and industry events.
  
• Ensure
  consistent communication of the resort's unique experiences, accommodation
  offerings, dining, events, and destination appeal.
  
• Develop
  long-term relationships with key accounts and referral partners rather
  than relying solely on online bookings and transactional business.
  

6. Financial Management & Operational Controls

• Prepare
  and monitor operating budgets, revenue forecasts, departmental expenses,
  payroll costs, and profitability.
  
• Exercise
  effective cost control without compromising luxury service standards or
  guest satisfaction.
  
• Monitor
  key performance indicators, including occupancy, average daily rate,
  revenue per available room, event conversion, guest feedback, and
  operating margins, as applicable.
  
• Ensure
  effective inventory management, purchasing controls, vendor negotiations,
  and resource utilisation.
  
• Review
  business performance regularly and implement corrective measures wherever
  required.
  

7. Compliance, Safety & Property Standards

• Ensure
  adherence to applicable statutory requirements, licences, hospitality
  regulations, food safety standards, fire and life-safety requirements, and
  internal operating procedures.
  
• Maintain
  high standards of cleanliness, maintenance, hygiene, security, and overall
  property presentation.
  
• Coordinate
  with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure the resort's facilities,
  rooms, public areas, and guest amenities remain in excellent condition.
  
• Promote
  responsible resource utilization and environmentally conscious operating
  practices appropriate to a nature-oriented resort destination.
  

Candidate Profile & Eligibility

• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in the hospitality industry, with
  substantial experience in 5-star luxury hotels, luxury resorts, boutique
  luxury properties, premium retreats, or comparable high-end hospitality
  establishments.
  
• Leadership
  Exposure: Demonstrated experience managing resort or hotel operations,
  leading multiple departments, supervising teams, and taking responsibility
  for business performance.
  
• Commercial
  Capability: Proven understanding of revenue generation, occupancy
  improvement, budgeting, cost control, guest retention, and business
  development.
  
• Events
  Expertise: Strong exposure to social events, corporate engagements,
  weddings, destination celebrations, and high-value group business.
  
• Industry
  Network: Established professional relationships with travel and tour
  operators, luxury travel advisors, wedding planners, event agencies,
  corporate clients, and premium customer segments.
  
• Guest
  Relations: Excellent interpersonal skills, a polished professional
  demeanor, and the ability to interact confidently with affluent and
  discerning clientele.
  
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, presentation, and
  team leadership skills.
  
• Operational
  Discipline: Ability to balance personalized luxury service with
  operational efficiency, financial accountability, and consistent service
  standards.
  
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in a resort environment in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand,
  including weekends, holidays, and event-driven schedules as required.
  

Preferred Hospitality Background

Candidates with relevant experience in reputed luxury hotel
groups, exclusive resorts, destination retreats, wildlife lodges, and
experiential hospitality brands will be particularly relevant.

Illustrative hospitality brands include Six Senses Fort
Barwara, Wildflower Hall, Shimla, Ananda in the Himalayas, The Oberoi
Sukhvilas, The Oberoi Rajvilas, The Westin Himalayas, Taj Rishikesh Resort
& Spa, Suján, Aman-i-Khás, Blackbuck Lodge, Taj Safaris, Oberoi Hotels
& Resorts, Evolve Back, Samode Safari Lodge, The Serai, The Ultimate
Travelling Camp, and The Leela.

Experience with these or comparable establishments is
indicative of the desired luxury hospitality exposure; candidates from other
reputed 5-star luxury hotels and resorts with demonstrable leadership and
business development capabilities may also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual
  Compensation: ₹30,20,000 PA to ₹43,20,000 PA.
  
• Family
  Accommodation: 2 BHK accommodation for the candidate and family.
  
• Children's
  Education: Education support for children, subject to the employer's
  applicable policy and terms.
  
• Location: Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand.
  

Candidates should evaluate the overall package in
conjunction with the accommodation and education benefits. The precise scope of
education support and other employment terms will be discussed during the
selection process.

To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send
their updated CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for General Manager – Luxury Resort, Jim
Corbett”.

For queries, contact 9205582778.

Please highlight your total hospitality experience, luxury
hotel/resort experience, current and expected compensation, present location,
notice period, and specific achievements in revenue generation, corporate
business, social events, and destination weddings.