General Manager —Private Island Resort (Bahamas)Location: Family Island, The Bahamas (on-site, island/remote environment)Arrangement: Full-time, executive leadership • Reports to Ownership/BoardAbout the OpportunityLead the business and brand of an award-winning private island resort. We’re seeking a hands-on General Manager who pairs five-star hospitality with the grit and know-how required for remote island operations. What You’ll DoOwn the P&L and deliver RevPAR/ADR and GOP targets while protecting guest experience. Champion a high-touch service culture across Rooms, F&B, Spa/Wellness, Activities/Marine, and Engineering.
Orchestrate island logistics (ferry/seaplane coordination), supply chain, and vendor management. Lead resilience & hurricane preparedness; ensure compliance, safety, and risk protocols. Elevate guest personalization and boutique programming; drive reviews, loyalty, and repeat business. Build and develop a multi-national team: workforce planning, training, succession; partner on work permits. Oversee capital planning (FF&E/OS&E), budgeting, and project execution to timeline and standard. Maintain asset integrity, including utilities (generators/desalination), preventative maintenance, and sustainability. Represent the property with ownership, partners, and community stakeholders with clarity and credibility.
What You Bring8–12+ years in luxury/boutique resorts; island or remote operations strongly preferred. Proven financial acumen: track record improving margins without compromising service. Calm, visible, hands-on leadership style; exceptional guest presence and communications. Comfort with utilities/engineering basics (gensets, desalination), logistics, and regulatory compliance. Talent magnet and culture builder who coaches leaders, uplifts standards, and holds teams accountable. Data-driven decision maker; fluent with PMS/POS dashboards and operational KPIs. Must speak fluent EnglishPackage & PerksCompetitive executive compensation with performance bonus potential. Relocation assistance and on-island housing support. Professional development and the unique lifestyle of a private island posting.
Work-permit sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates in line with Bahamas regulations. Couples may apply as a package; joint placement will be considered based on fit and business needs. Bahamian applicants strongly encouraged. How to ApplyApply via LinkedIn with your résumé/CV and a short note on a time you improved profitability and guest satisfaction simultaneously. Or you can submit a resume to careers@klkconsulting. com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially. See www. klkconsulting. com for other roles
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