Position: Pre-Opening General Manager (Corporate Role)

Location: Pune / Mumbai

Reporting To: Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer

Travel Requirement: Extensive Pan India Travel

Department: Corporate Operations

Pride Hotels Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pre-Opening General Manager (Corporate Role) to lead the successful planning, execution, and operational launch of new hotels across India. The incumbent will be responsible for driving all pre-opening activities from project handover to hotel launch, ensuring every property is opened on time, within budget, and in accordance with Pride Hotels' brand standards and operational excellence.

The role demands extensive travel across India and close coordination with Corporate Leadership, Project Teams, Hotel Owners, Consultants, and Functional Heads.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Opening Project Leadership

- Lead complete pre-opening activities for all upcoming Pride Hotels.
- Develop detailed pre-opening project plans with defined timelines and milestones.
- Monitor project readiness and ensure timely completion before hotel launch.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and project management teams.

1. Operational Setup

- Establish all operational departments before hotel opening.
- Develop SOP implementation plans.
- Ensure departmental readiness for Rooms, F&B;, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Sales, Finance, Purchase, Stores, HR, and IT.
- Conduct operational audits before opening.

1. Recruitment & Human Resources

- Coordinate recruitment of key leadership positions.
- Assist in hiring Department Heads and critical manpower.
- Ensure manpower planning aligns with budget.
- Lead induction and orientation of current employees.
- Ensure statutory compliance before opening.

1. Training & Brand Standards

- Implement Pride Hotels operational standards.
- Conduct departmental training programs.
- Coordinate service culture implementation.




- Ensure guest experience standards are established before launch.

1. Sales & Revenue Readiness

- Work closely with Corporate Sales & Marketing.
- Ensure launch marketing plans are executed.
- Drive advance bookings.
- Support business development initiatives during opening phase.

1. Financial Planning

- Prepare pre-opening budgets.
- Monitor CAPEX and OPEX.
- Control pre-opening expenses.
- Ensure procurement follows approved budgets.

1. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

- Coordinate procurement of OS&E; and FF&E.;
- Ensure timely delivery of operational equipment.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding.
- Verify quality and specifications.

1. Licensing & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure all mandatory licenses are obtained before opening.
- Coordinate with government authorities.
- Monitor legal and statutory compliance.

1. Systems Implementation

- Coordinate installation and testing of PMS, POS, ERP, HRMS, Finance, and IT infrastructure.
- Ensure all operational systems are fully functional before launch.

1. Opening Execution

- Lead trial runs and soft opening.
- Resolve operational gaps before grand opening.
- Ensure opening readiness across all departments.
- Support the hotel until operational stabilization.

1. Post-Opening Support

- Monitor hotel performance during stabilization.
- Conduct operational reviews.
- Support General Manager during initial months.
- Recommend corrective action plans.

1. Corporate Coordination

- Provide regular progress reports to the Executive Director and CEO.
- Present project status updates to Corporate Leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional support from Corporate Departments.

Key Deliverables




- Successful opening of assigned hotels within approved timelines.
- Achievement of pre-opening milestones.
- Operational readiness certification.
- Budget adherence.
- Compliance with Pride Hotels brand standards.
- Smooth transition from project to operations.
- Guest-ready hotel from Day One.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management (Mandatory)
- MBA / PGDM in Hospitality or Business Management (Preferred)

Experience
- 1520+ years of hospitality experience.
- Minimum 5 years as General Manager.
- Proven experience in multiple hotel pre-openings.
- Experience in upscale or luxury hotel brands preferred.
- Corporate hospitality experience will be an added advantage.

Required Skills
- Hotel Pre-Opening Management
- Project Management
- Leadership & Team Building
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Hotel Operations
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Training & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Licensing & Compliance
- Revenue Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Excellent Communication & Presentation
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Time Management

Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and execution capability.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- High level of ownership and accountability.
- Strong analytical and planning ability.
- Adaptability to different markets and locations.
- Customer-centric mindset.
- Cross-functional coordination skills.

Why Join Pride Hotels Group? This role offers the opportunity to shape the future growth of Pride Hotels by leading new hotel launches across India. The position provides direct exposure to the Executive Director and CEO, involvement in strategic expansion initiatives, and the chance to establish operational excellence from the ground up while contributing significantly to the Group's continued success.

📌 Pre-opening General Manager (Corporate Role) (Pune)
🏢 Pride Group Of Hotels
📍 Pune