General Manager - InterContinental Pokhara
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Nepal, Pokhara
Hotel: Pokhara Resort (PKRBL), Begnas Lake, Pachbhaiva - 31, Pokhara Metropolitan,, Kaski, Gandaki Province, 33700
Job number: 150511
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.
Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection. These are InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.
Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio; we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too.
General Manager - InterContinental Pokhara
Lead the Launch of a Landmark in the Heart of Pokhara
Introducing InterContinental Pokhara – a stunning new property nestled among the serene lakes and majestic mountains of Nepal’s iconic city. Designed to host everything from luxurious family getaways to high-end conferences and unforgettable social occasions, this resort is set to become a new benchmark for hospitality in the region.
About You
You're an inspiring leader with a passion for luxury hospitality and a drive for excellence. With pre-opening experience or a proven track record as a high-performing Director of Operations, you're ready to lead a landmark launch.
Whether you're a seasoned GM or stepping into your first GM role, you bring vision, energy, and a guest-first mindset — ready to shape the future of InterContinental Pokhara.
Required Experience and Attributes:
- Pre-opening experience in luxury hotels
Proven ability to lead the successful launch of hotel operations, including recruitment, systems setup, service design, and brand positioning. - Background in luxury hospitality
Demonstrated experience in delivering high-touch, brand-led guest experiences within a Luxury environment. - Leadership readiness
Currently serving either as a Luxury General Manager, or you are a high-performing Luxury Director of Operations seeking a first General Manager role. - Regional expertise
Familiarity with operating in the South West Asia (SWA) region, with an understanding of market trends, cultural dynamics, and operational standards. - Fluency in English
Strong communication skills are essential; additional languages are an advantage. - Hospitality leadership
A genuine passion for hospitality, with a people-first leadership style that motivates, empowers, and drives excellence across all areas of the business.
If you are ready to lead with vision, passion, and purpose—we invite you to apply and be part of something truly exceptional in Pokhara.
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