General Manager - InterContinental Estoril

About
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: 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 but for our entire industry too.

InterContinental Cascais-Estoril – General Manager
We are seeking a commercially astute and inspirational General Manager to lead the prestigious InterContinental Cascais-Estoril — a refined coastal sanctuary perched along Portugal’s most coveted seafront promenade, just west of Lisbon. This distinguished 59-key luxury retreat offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, an acclaimed signature restaurant and bar, curated meeting spaces, an indulgent full-service spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools. With direct access to the glamour of Estoril, the charm of Cascais, the wild beauty of Guincho Beach, and the heritage of Sintra, this role demands a leader with an exceptional eye for detail, a passion for luxury hospitality, and a proven ability to drive commercial excellence. Step into a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Portugal’s most iconic coastal destinations.

Your Day-to-Day: Where Luxury Meets Leadership

• Drive Commercial Excellence Across the Resort: Champion bold, strategic initiatives to maximise revenue streams, ensuring profitability while enhancing the property's luxury positioning.
• Lead the conversion and rebranding: Of additional residences and suites under the InterContinental brand ensuring every detail upholds our refined brand standards and contributes to long-term commercial success.
• Build and Nurture High-Impact Relationships: Act as a key ambassador for the hotel, cultivating strategic partnerships with owners, guests, and the wider community to drive influence and visibility.
• Deliver Uncompromising Guest Experiences: Ensure an elevated level of service for a discerning clientele, consistently exceeding expectations at every touchpoint.
• Inspire, Empower, and Lead a World-Class Team: Foster a culture of excellence and accountability across all departments, mentoring and motivating your team to deliver exceptional performance while aligning with the hotel's luxury ethos and commercial goals.

What we need from you

Join a world-class team where excellence meets elegance. We’re seeking a dynamic leader with a refined touch and a sharp commercial edge to elevate our luxury resort experience.

• Luxury Hospitality Visionary: A seasoned professional with a strong track record of leading high-end resort operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving impressive commercial results.
• Pre-Opening Specialist: A strategic mind with hands-on experience in launching luxury properties — from concept to flawless opening — ensuring operational readiness and market impact.
• Inspirational People Leader: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams with a focus on cultivating a high-performance culture and strong stakeholder relationships — from guests to team members to ownership.
• Multilingual Advantage: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable and considered a valuable asset in our multicultural environment.