General Manager

Our client is a rapidly growing, forward-thinking hospitality and property management business redefining the Caribbean vacation rental market.

Operating across multiple islands, the company combines high-quality accommodation, smart technology, and exceptional guest experiences into one seamless offering. With significant expansion underway in Curaçao, they are now seeking a talented General Manager to lead and scale operations locally.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting leadership role at a pivotal stage of growth.

As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the Curaçao operation — overseeing an existing portfolio whilst helping to drive expansion to several hundred properties over the next few years.

This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role where you will be directly involved in both operational delivery and strategic growth. You will act as the local leader and brand representative, ensuring the business continues to scale successfully while maintaining exceptional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Guest Experience

Manage a portfolio of luxury apartments, villas, and condo properties
Deliver consistently high standards of guest service
Oversee front desk operations and day-to-day service delivery
Maintain visibility across all properties and operational performance

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and inspire a growing operations team
Build structure and accountability within the team (e.g. site leads)
Support training, performance, and team development
Foster a positive, service-driven working culture

Growth & Business Development

Support the expansion of the portfolio from ~100 units to 300+
Build strong relationships with homeowners and property developers
Identify and secure new management opportunities
Represent the business within the local market

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Manage key relationships with third-party service providers
Ensure quality, efficiency, and value across all supplier partnerships
Act as the main point of contact for local stakeholders

Leadership & Problem Solving

Take ownership of operational challenges and resolve effectively
Act as the senior escalation point on the ground
Balance day-to-day operations with long-term growth priorities

About You

We are looking for someone who is both operationally strong and commercially aware, with the ability to lead from the front.

Experience

Proven background in hospitality, property, or related sectors
Experience in a senior operational or management role
Strong understanding of guest experience and service delivery
Experience managing teams and driving performance

Skills & Attributes

Hands-on and proactive mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and organisation
Confident, credible, and client-facing
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Digitally confident (Excel, systems, booking platforms, etc.)

Additional Requirements

Fluency in English essential
Dutch language skills highly desirable
Papiamento is a plus
Valid driver’s licence
Right to work in Curaçao or ability to secure this

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply click apply with your CV/Resume and the New Recruits team will call you for a confidential pre-screening discussion should you match this or other confidential requirements. We will explore your current situation, skillset and career aspirations along with discussing suitable roles and employers in more detail to ensure the perfect match. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, specializing in construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support recruitment across the Americas with focus on the Caribbean, we place local and ex-pat talent in prestigious projects, guided by integrity, collaboration, passion, quality, and discretion. Our highly experienced recruiters, attuned to island life, also conduct regular client visits to ensure we can provide tailored, first-hand guidance.