Job Opportunity: Hotel General Manager - Opening Team – Kuta Lombok
Location: Kumbara Oasis, Kuta Lombok, Indonesia
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: Approx. 3 months before soft opening (target: July/August 2025)
IMPORTANT: REFER TO APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW (candidates will only be considered if instructions are followed correctly)
About Us
Kumbara Oasis is a new boutique resort set in Kuta Lombok, combining hospitality, wellness, and immersive guest experiences. Rooted in the values of connection, elegance through simplicity, and holistic living, our resort is designed to inspire presence, vitality, and ease.
We are preparing to launch with 26 suites, 7 villas, a high-end restaurant, and a dedicated wellness centre(spa, sauna, ice bath, and are now seeking a General Manager to lead the pre-opening and early operational phase.
The Role
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on General Manager to take the lead on the pre-opening and launchof Kumbara Oasis. You will work closely with the ownership and consulting team to execute our hotel opening plan, build the team, create operating systems, and ensure the guest experience is aligned with the brand’s vision from day one. This role offers the opportunity to join a values-driven hospitality concept at its foundation
Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is not required but considered a valuable asset, as the day-to-day operation will involve liaising with local staff and vendors who primarily communicate in Indonesian.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Opening Phase:
- Oversee all aspects of the hotel opening project plan
- Hire and train department heads and support staff across departments
- Coordinate with construction, interiors, MEP, and procurement teams
- Implement hotel SOPs, brand standards, and guest journey framework
- Oversee set-up of POS, PMS, OTA, and payment systems
- Collaborate with Head Chef and Spa Consultant for F&B and wellness integration
- Manage pre-opening budgets and liaise with the finance team
- Analyse and transform our existing 7 villa operation to the Kumbara Oasis Standard
Opening & Early Operations:
- Lead daily operations across all departments during soft opening
- Monitor service quality, guest feedback, and team performance
- Refine systems and workflows post-opening
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, health, and labour regulations
- Report to owners and provide operational recommendations
We’re Looking For Someone Who…
- Has at least 5 years of experience in boutique or lifestyle hotel management, preferably with hotel opening experience
- Is confident leading a project from planning to execution across departments
- Has strong team leadership, communication, and training skills
- Understands how to build culture and systems
- Can balance structure and flexibility in a startup-like resort opening phase
- Has a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and thrives in remote settings
Compensation & Benefits
- 25-40 million IDR per month (commensurate with experience)
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a pioneering resort concept
- Housing support negotiable
- Visa sponsorship (if applicable)
- Potential transition to long-term leadership role
To Apply - (VERY IMPORTANT)
To apply, please send your CV along with a short paragraph (max 200 words) explaining how you would approach the opening phase of a new boutique hotel — including setting up systems, building the team, and establishing the operational culture. We will not consider applicants who skip this requirement.
We’re especially interested in candidates who can clearly articulate their mindset and methodology for launching new operations.
We are not interested in AI responses, we would like to hear from you, so please take your time to craft a thoughtful response if you are interested.
Applications accepted until 15 July 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lombok: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary requirements?
Application Deadline: 07/15/2025
