General Manager - AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

General Manager - AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness Are you ready for a new challenge? Then we are looking for you. Are you passionate about hospitality, people, and leading a hotel where quality, consistency, and guest experience truly matter? We are recruiting a friendly, proactive, and commercially minded General Manager to lead AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness, a design-led hotel in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, home to Beira, our destination restaurant. As General Manager, you will have the opportunity to apply your experience, strengthen your leadership capability, and play a key role within a growing international organisation. Temporary accommodation can be provided to support relocation while you settle into the role and the local area. Key Responsibilities You will have full responsibility for the performance of the hotel, leading all aspects of the operation including rooms, housekeeping, maintenance, sales and marketing, human resources, budgeting and forecasting, and food and beverage, with direct oversight of Beira. You will set clear direction and provide visible leadership, creating a culture where teams feel supported, accountable, and proud of what they deliver. You will drive guest satisfaction and financial performance through strong operational standards, effective commercial decision-making, and hands-on leadership. You will be a natural coach who enjoys developing people, building capable leadership teams, and creating an environment where individuals are empowered to perform at their best. You will identify opportunities for improvement, encourage innovation, and deliver results through sound revenue management, cost control, and robust financial discipline. Qualifications A degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. A visible, proactive, and hands-on leader with strong organisational and communication skills. At least four years’ mixed management experience across hotel operations, including front office, rooms, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales and marketing, and overall business management. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with hotel openings or significant operational transitions is desirable. International experience is an advantage. Fluent in English. Other Information Reports to: Regional Director of Operations – UK Location: Inverness, Highland Department: Operations Employment Type: Full-time About Hotel Co 51 Hotel Co 51 is a fast-growing, European hotel operator of Moxy Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Element by Westin and AC Hotels by Marriott. Founded in Amsterdam in 2020 to support development and operations for the new hotel openings, it is currently operating 25+ properties in 8 countries (The Netherlands, France, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Poland) and expanding its reach with new properties in key markets. The company’s pipeline includes hotels in European strategic cities and airports. To learn more about Hotel Co 51, visit hotelco51.com. About AC Hotels by Marriott AC Hotels by Marriott is a design-led brand focused on thoughtful simplicity, refined experiences, and purposeful service. Every detail is carefully considered to create an intuitive and elevated stay, allowing guests to focus on what matters most. AC Hotels are proud participants in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global travel programme.