General Manager

The Opportunity

Marriott International is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded General Manager to lead JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a General Manager who can balance luxury guest experience, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance, while working in close partnership with ownership to drive long-term asset value.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of revenue strategy, market positioning, and owner alignment, alongside the ability to lead a complex resort operation in one of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations.

About the Property

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is a flagship luxury resort located on a private island in the Venetian lagoon. The property offers a unique positioning within the Venice market, combining destination resort appeal with access to one of the world’s most iconic cities.

The hotel features:

• Extensive accommodation offering including suites and private residences
• Multiple food & beverage outlets with destination dining appeal
• Full-service spa and wellness facilities
• Significant outdoor space and seasonal demand dynamics

The property operates within a highly competitive luxury landscape, requiring clear commercial differentiation, strong revenue optimisation, and strategic stakeholder alignment.

The Role

As General Manager, you will hold full accountability for the performance and positioning of the property, acting as the primary business leader for the asset.

You will lead all aspects of operations, commercial strategy, and stakeholder management, with a particular focus on:

• Driving top-line revenue and GOP performance
• Enhancing the property’s market positioning within luxury Venice
• Building a strong, engaged, and high-performing leadership team
• Partnering closely with ownership to align on strategy and performance

Key Responsibilities Business & Commercial Leadership

• Drive overall revenue performance through strategic oversight of pricing, segmentation, and distribution
• Partner closely with Revenue Management and Sales to optimise demand across transient, group, and leisure segments
• Identify and unlock new revenue opportunities across rooms, F&B, spa, and experiences
• Maintain strong market intelligence, ensuring the property is competitively positioned within Venice and the broader luxury landscape
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