27th October, 2026
HOTEL MANAGER
Location: Southern Highlands | Papua New Guinea
An exciting opportunity to lead hotel operations in one of Papua New Guinea's most unique locations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to take ownership of a diverse hotel operation, drive service excellence and lead a dedicated team in a unique remote environment.
The successful candidate will be a confident, resourceful leader with strong operational expertise, commercial acumen and the ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards.
The Hotel Manager will oversee all aspects of daily hotel operations, including accommodation, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, guest services and supporting facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, financial performance, guest satisfaction and a safe, welcoming environment for guests and employees.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving challenges and making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities: - Hotel Operations: Oversee all daily operations, including accommodation, food and beverage, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, recreation and transport.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop hotel employees, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, control operating costs and monitor key performance indicators to support profitability.
- Guest Experience: Maintain high service standards, proactively manage guest satisfaction and resolve operational challenges.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, food safety, hygiene and essential utility standards.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with corporate clients, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Community Engagement: Develop strong relationships with local communities and suppliers.
About You: - A minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel management.
- Proven experience managing multiple hotel departments and leading operational teams.
- Strong financial management, budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
- The ability to work autonomously and confidently in a remote location.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Property Management Systems (PMS), restaurant management and procurement software.
- A hands-on, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards, with relevant certifications highly regarded.
- A valid driver's licence and the ability to pass a pre-employment medical.
- A minimum of Year 12 education with extensive hotel management training.
Experience managing remote hotels, resorts, lodges or accommodation facilities supporting the resources sector will be highly regarded. Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Take ownership of a 60-room hotel in a unique location.
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on leadership position with genuine responsibility.
- Play a key role in developing a high-performing hospitality team.
- Build relationships with local communities and corporate stakeholders.
- Further develop your career in a challenging and rewarding hospitality environment.
Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you are an experienced hospitality professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading teams and is ready to embrace a unique opportunity in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands, we would love to hear from you.
Applications are open to Papua New Guinean nationals.Applications can not be accepted via email, WhatsApp and LinkedIn Messenger. Kindly apply via the job link
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