General Manager

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At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. As part of Accor, you will join a global community that values excellence, sustainability, and innovation—where your leadership will shape exceptional guest experiences every day.

The General Manager will lead the end-to-end development and launch of Fairmont Agra, ensuring seamless transition from project stage to a fully operational luxury hotel. This role combines strategic planning, project execution, team building, and brand positioning to successfully establish the hotel as a market-leading luxury destination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Opening Strategy & Project Leadership

• Lead the pre-opening phase, ensuring timely and successful hotel launch aligned with brand standards and ownership expectations.
• Work closely with ownership, project teams, designers, and corporate stakeholders on project progress, timelines, and critical milestones.
• Oversee pre-opening budgets, CAPEX planning, and resource allocation to ensure cost efficiency and financial discipline.
• Ensure readiness of all operational areas through structured pre-opening plans, checklists, and timelines.

Hotel Setup & Operational Readiness

• Drive development and implementation of all SOPs, service standards, and operational frameworks in line with Fairmont luxury positioning.
• Oversee procurement (OS&E, FF&E), vendor finalization, and operational setup across departments.
• Ensure all licenses, compliance, and statutory approvals are in place prior to opening.
• Lead pre-opening audits, mock runs, and soft launch readiness.

Commercial Strategy & Market Positioninghttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/general-manager-fairmont-agra-in-agra-india-jid-95171