Belmond is looking for a General Manager for Castello di Casole, a Belmond Hotel, Tuscany, located in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena.
Castello di Casole, a 10th century estate, is spread across 4,200 acres, and is the perfect place for Belmond's guests to combine experiencing the wonders of rural Italy with a world of comfort, elegance and world-class dining.
The General Manager will act as the business owner and drive excellence in line with Belmond's and Castello di Casole's strategic plan.
**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Act as business owner with overall responsibility of the hotel's business success and operational processes / execution
- Achieve and exceed the hotel's targets in terms of guest satisfaction, quality assurance and financial metrics
- Ensure the successful delivery, in line with Castello di Casole's positioning, of all excellence related projects and manifestos
- Manage Castello di Casole's complex structure, including the consortium and the farm house owners
- Position Castello Di Casole as an authentic Tuscan farm estate that passionately preserves and enriches its extensive breath-taking nature
- Elevate the hotel's wellbeing experiences by enhancing outdoor and Spa activities
- Enhance the hotel's farm-to-table philosophy, focusing on gastronomic passion and loyalty to the terrain
- Review and increase the hotel's family offering
- Develop a local culture that attracts top talent and connects to the community
- In collaboration with the Brand & Marketing/PR team, connect with the media, travel industry and clients that will tell the story of Florence
- Implementation of Divisional and Global initiatives as required
**Requirements**:
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in a General Manager position in the luxury hospitality industry, ideally with experience working in a luxury countryside estate
- International work experience desirable
- Strong passion for nature, landscaping, and gardens
- A passion for excellence
- Commitment to the development of Castello di Casole and the team
- A hands-on, can-do attitude
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Genuine Characters - We are genuine characters and great storytellers.
- Proud Custodians - We are proud of, and protect our products, their environment and heritage.
- Caring Hands and Hearts - We respect and take care of each other, and the communities in which we work.
- Pioneering Mindset - We discover, learn and grow, creating personal journeys.
**Benefits**:
Competitive salary & benefits