General Manager(s) for an Eco-Lodge in Costa Rica - Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica

CLOSED! A newly renovated 12-room boutique hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is seeking to hire a General Manager(s). The lodge is located just 200m away from a beautiful beach in a quiet neighborhood just 30 mins away from the tourist hub of Tamarindo. Our lodge offers a relaxing bed and breakfast experience for guests looking to get away from the crowds and enjoy the tranquility of nature. We cater to all-inclusive retreats, weddings, and other gatherings.  

We are currently looking for an experienced live-in General Manager(s) to spearhead our team of 5-7 employees. This role would be ideally suited for a couple with complementary skills who can share the responsibilities at hand. 

General Manager(s) will oversee all operations of the hotel including, but not limited to: front office management, customer relations, housekeeping, maintenance, retails/gift shop, breakfast and juice bar operations, and event management and will lead the support staff in the implementation of the operations strategy and hotel vision. 

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

- Bachelor/Diploma/College Degree in Business/Marketing/Administration or minimum 2 years of experience in a similar managerial role
- Experience managing a team of employees 
- Fluent in English, conversational level Spanish
- Problem solver with a positive can-do attitude
- Excellent customer service skills (people person)
- Team player
- Work well under pressure 
- Experience working/living in a third world country, ideally in Central America
- Drivers license with clean driving record
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with administrative and accounting tasks 
- Experience working with Front Desk Management systems (desired but not mandatory)
- Willingness to relocate to Costa Rica and reside on the property for a minimum of 1 year