General Manager

International service industry recruiter - Head of Hotels, Bars & Leisure - Netherlands, Spain, Italy & Portugal

Salary: €4,000 - 4,500 gross per annum

A renowned, high‑end beach club in Noordwijk — complete with a stylish restaurant and events venue, as well as other spaces — is seeking an experienced General Manager . The ideal General manager is a hands‑on operations leader who thrives in a high‑volume, lifestyle‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in Dutch , have proven experience in fast‑paced environments , and demonstrate outstanding leadership skills . This role requires someone who can own the project , work closely with the owner, make proactive decisions, and think outside the box to continually enhance the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of both the beach venue and hotel, ensuring smooth and consistent guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional service in a high‑volume setting.
• Safeguard and enhance the venue’s positioning as a premium destination for dining, events, and social experiences.
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, cost management, and reporting.
• Recruit, train, and inspire teams to uphold the highest operational standards.
• Act as a trusted partner to ownership, taking initiative, making decisions, and ensuring execution.
• Bring fresh ideas and entrepreneurial thinking to optimize operations and elevate the guest experience.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in large‑scale, high‑quality hospitality operations .
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of handling sizable seasonal teams.
• Financially skilled, with the ability to manage budgets and increase profitability.
• Decisive, proactive, and able to take full ownership of projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, particularly with ownership and stakeholders.
• Creative, solution‑oriented mindset with a for hospitality and guest satisfaction.

What’s on Offer

• A dynamic, leadership role in one of the most vibrant hospitality destinations in the Netherlands.
• The opportunity to shape and expand a leading lifestyle‑oriented hospitality concept.
• A professional, fast‑paced, and creative working environment with strong emphasis on quality and guest experience.

Salary: €4,000 - 4,500 gross per annum

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to