General Manager - W Hotel, Manchester

Job description

General Manager – W Manchester Opening Summer 2027: The Opportunity: W Manchester is set to open in Summer 2027, bringing the bold, design-led energy of the W Hotels to one of the UK’s most vibrant and culturally influential cities. We are seeking a lifestyle-driven, commercially astute General Manager to lead this landmark opening—someone who understands how to build relevance within a city, and can position W as a social and cultural destination from day one . This role requires a leader who will be present in the city, shaping the narrative, building relationships, and curating a hotel experience that resonates with both local communities and international guests. This is a rare opportunity to define a flagship lifestyle hotel from the ground up. Key Leadership Accountabilities: As General Manager, you will: - Lead the full pre-opening lifecycle – from concept and planning through to launch and post-opening stabilisation - Position W Manchester in the market – establishing it as a leading lifestyle destination within the city’s social and cultural landscape - Drive commercial performance – with a strong rooms-led mindset, maximising demand, rate, and market share - Champion the...