About the Role

Hodo Stays is launching a premium aparthotel in Hyderabad. 40 keys, a café, and a full-service restaurant and we're looking for a seasoned General Manager to lead this property from the ground up. This is a pre-opening role, which means you won't just be running a hotel, you'll be building one. From assembling the team to setting the service culture, the GM will be the architect of everything that makes this property work.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening
Lead all pre-opening activities including SOPs, departmental setup, vendor finalisation, and operational readiness.
Develop and execute a pre-opening plan with explicit milestones across rooms, F&B;, housekeeping, front office, and administration.
Collaborate with founders on brand positioning, service standards, and guest experience design.
Coordinate with architects, contractors, and fit-out teams to ensure the property is operationally ready on schedule
Obtain all necessary licences and statutory approvals — trade licence, fire NOC, FSSAI, police intimation, and others applicable in Telangana




Set up all property management systems, reservation platforms, OTA listings, and revenue management tools

Team Building & Leadership
Design the complete organisational structure for the property across all departments
Lead end-to-end hiring for all key positions, Front Office Manager, F&B; Manager, Executive Chef, Housekeeping Supervisor, and supporting staff
Define KPIs, roles, and reporting structures for every position
Build and embed a service culture aligned with Hodo Stays' premium brand identity
Conduct onboarding, training, and pre-opening simulations before the first guest checks in

Operations
Oversee day-to-day operations across rooms, café, restaurant, housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services
Maintain the highest standards of guest experience, cleanliness, and service delivery across all touchpoints
Monitor and manage OTA performance, online reputation, and guest fe

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