General Manager La Citadelle Vauban Belle-ile-en-mer - Emblems Collection H/f/x
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany, France
Not specified; benefits: on-site housing; vehicle ...
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5+ years general manager experience in luxury hotels
Proven pre-opening project management skills
Experience managing seasonal resort operations
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a General Manager for the newly opening La Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer, scheduled for 2027. The role requires a visionary leader to oversee the hotel’s operations, ensuring excellence in service and sustainability while preserving the site’s historical and cultural significance.
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Job Summary
The General Manager will lead the pre-opening and launch of a unique 90-key heritage fortress hotel opening in April 2027.
This role requires a visionary leader to integrate hospitality, wellness, gastronomy, and cultural preservation into an iconic destination.
The successful candidate will receive on-site housing and a company vehicle as part of the compensation package.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is seeking a General Manager for the newly opening La Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer, scheduled for 2027. The role requires a visionary leader to oversee the hotel’s operations, ensuring excellence in service and sustainability while preserving the site’s historical and cultural significance.
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Salary
Not specified; Benefits: On-site housing; Vehicle provided
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years General Manager experience in luxury hotels
Proven pre-opening project management skills
Experience managing seasonal resort operations
Wellness center and F&B strategic leadership
Heritage site preservation and sustainability focus
Nice-to-have
Strong local community partnership network
Passion for art, culture, and design
Fluency in French and English required
Visionary leadership with emotional intelligence
Experience with ultra-luxury brand standards
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years General Manager experience in luxury sector
Significant pre-opening or new hotel opening experience
Demonstrated success in seasonal resort management
Bilingual fluency in French and English (oral and written)