GENERAL MANAGER- HOSPITALITY

Role OverviewThis role designed for a forward-thinking executive with deep hospitality experience and commercial acumen. The incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle of hotel portfolio management — from financial performance and operational oversight to asset review and stakeholder reporting. You will be a key architect in building BLS’s hospitality arm into a profitable, scalable, and globally recognized business.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Business GrowthDevelop and execute a scalable operational strategy for the hospitality vertical aligned with BLS International’s business objectives.Drive strong financial and operational performance of all hotel assets through disciplined execution and proactive leadership.Set performance targets, review KPIs regularly, and ensure that properties meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.Build a differentiated hospitality portfolio through helping the top management in strategic acquisitions and asset optimization including appraisal of opportunities and negotiations.Support the leadership team on investment decisions, market entry strategy, and brand development.Exploring new business opportunities, identifying companies that provide hotel management services, and evaluating prospects for new hotel developments.Hotel Operations & Asset ManagementOwn the P&L for all operating and upcoming hotel assets.Drive operational excellence across properties, ensuring service quality, guest experience, compliance, and brand consistency.Management of existing hotel operations, including coordination, performance monitoring, implementation of strategies to enhance EBITDA, and driving sustainable growth.Asset Review & Stakeholder ReportingConduct regular reviews of hotel assets to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic inputs for investors, ownership groupsWork closely with legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure all compliance and stakeholder reporting is timely and accurate.Team Leadership & Organizational DesignBuild and lead a high-performance hospitality team including property GMs, operations heads, finance controllers, and support staff.Drive a performance culture through clear KPIs, incentives, and capability development.Foster a service-driven, innovation-oriented culture aligned with global hospitality standards.External Engagements & PartnershipsServe as the face of the hospitality business for internal and external stakeholders.Forge strategic alliances with global hotel brands, travel companies, technology providers, and vendors.Candidate ProfileExperience & Credentials15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality sector, ideally across multiple geographies.Proven track record of managing large hotel portfolios or launching new hospitality businesses.Strong command over hotel operations, financial planning, and performance management.Deep understanding of hospitality economics, guest experience design, and digital transformation in hotels.