GENERAL MANAGER | WARRNAMBOOL VICTORIA (4066853)
Job Description

GENERAL MANAGER | WARRNAMBOOL VICTORIA
Salary: $120,000 – $125,000 + Super | Furnished 2-Bedroom Residence + Utilities | Incentive Bonus
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead an established accommodation and food & beverage operation in Warrnambool Victoria. Located on the South West Coast, Warrnambool is renowned for its beautiful beaches, winter whale watching, coastal river walks and spectacular scenery. The area has a strong growing economy supported by tourism, healthcare, shopping, cafes, restaurants, arts and cultural attractions.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially astute hotelier who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation, engaging with guests, developing people and driving strong operational and financial performance.
An ideal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a thriving regional city without the traffic and congestion of metropolitan living with work, amenities, beaches and outdoor recreation all within easy reach.
With onsite accommodation provided as part of the package the role provides an ideal opportunity to escape the high cost of city living.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the hotel operation, including:
- Rooms and Food & Beverage operations
- Commercial performance, revenue and financial outcomes
- Team leadership, engagement and development
- Guest experience and service standards
- Compliance and operational standards
- Supplier and stakeholder relationships
- Property presentation and operational performance
- Local community engagement
- Leading and supporting the team through change
- Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and performance
About You:
We are seeking an experienced hotelier who:
- Has strong senior hotel management experience across Rooms and F&B
- Brings proven commercial and operational capability
- Has a sound understanding of revenue management and financial performance
- Has experience leading established teams through change or transition
- Is an emotionally intelligent and people-focused leader
- Is confident representing the hotel within the local community
- Thrives in a visible, hands-on management environment
- Has previous branded or franchised hotel experience — highly regarded
- Takes genuine pride in guest experience and service delivery
- Can balance commercial objectives with strong people leadership
This is not a desk-based GM role. The successful candidate will be highly visible within the operation, working closely with the team, guests and wider community.
If you’re an experienced Hotel General Manager looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine impact across the operation, we’d love to hear from you.
Note: Due to the property currently being acquired and under a current Non Disclosure sale agreement, property details will only be shared with suitably qualified and pre-screen candidates as they progress through the recruitment process.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Â
How to apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
Specific details of our roles, salary and locations are provided during the interview process.
We recruit for the best hospitality employers in regional & remote Australia who can offer their employees a great work/life balance. Our service is 100% free for jobseekers.
Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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