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General Manager
Role summary
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The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of a Minor Hotels property, including financial results, guest satisfaction, team engagement, operational standards and compliance. Requirements typically include substantial hotel management experience, strong commercial and leadership skills, sound knowledge of budgeting and revenue management, and excellent communication abilities. Experience managing a large property or resort, together with relevant hospitality qualifications, is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, develop department heads, build strong relationships with guests and stakeholders, maintain brand standards and deliver sustainable business growth. Flexibility, resilience and a hands-on approach are important, particularly during busy operating periods.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Minor Hotels Corporate Office - ANZ
Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio spanning hotels, resorts and serviced residences across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Indian Ocean and Australia. Its brands include Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, Tivoli and Elewana, covering luxury resorts, lifestyle properties, business hotels and extended-stay accommodation. Minor Hotels operates in both leisure and corporate markets, with a focus on guest experience, operational performance and responsible growth. In Australia and New Zealand, the company is particularly recognised for the Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites brand, while its corporate office supports property operations, commercial activity, people management and strategic development across the region. A General Manager joining Minor Hotels would typically work within a structured international organisation while having direct responsibility for local hotel performance and team culture.