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General Manager - The Ritz-Carlton Astana

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About The Ritz-Carlton, Astana

Located in the iconic Talan Towers development in the heart of Kazakhstan's capital, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana is one of Central Asia's premier luxury hotels. The property features 157 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, world-class dining venues, a luxury spa and wellness offering, extensive meeting and event facilities, and breathtaking views of the city's skyline and the landmark Baiterek Tower. The hotel serves a sophisticated mix of international business travelers, dignitaries, luxury leisure guests, and local affluent clientele. 

As a flagship luxury destination within Marriott International's luxury portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana is committed to delivering legendary service, exceptional guest experiences, and strong commercial performance while upholding the brand's renowned standards of excellence. 

 

Position Summary

The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for The Ritz-Carlton, Astana, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, employee engagement, brand excellence, and sustained financial performance.

This executive leader will be responsible for driving all aspects of hotel operations, commercial strategy, and owner relations while cultivating a high-performance culture aligned with The Ritz-Carlton's Gold Standards.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished luxury hospitality leader with a proven track record as a General Manager within a luxury or ultra-luxury environment and possesses the ability to inspire teams, elevate guest experiences, and maximize market share in a dynamic international setting.

 

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Hotel General Manager within a luxury or upper luxury hotel environment.
  • Proven leadership experience with internationally recognized luxury brands.
  • Strong record of delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and financial performance.
  • Previous General Manager or senior executive experience with The Ritz-Carlton or similar Luxury Brands highly preferred.

 

Language Requirements

  • English required.
  • Russian language skills are advantageous but not essential.
  • Additional regional or international languages would be beneficial.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution for the hotel.
  • Drive sustained revenue growth, profitability, and asset value enhancement.
  • Develop and implement business plans aligned with owner expectations, market conditions, and Marriott International objectives.
  • Position the hotel as the leading luxury hospitality destination in Kazakhstan and the broader region.

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure flawless execution of The Ritz-Carlton brand standards across all departments.
  • Deliver exceptional guest satisfaction and luxury service experiences.
  • Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of service excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Commercial Leadership

  • Drive commercial performance across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Meetings & Events, and ancillary revenue streams.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Distribution teams to maximize market penetration and profitability.
  • Leverage market intelligence and competitive analysis to optimize results.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key corporate, diplomatic, government, and luxury travel partners.

Talent & Culture

  • Inspire, develop, and retain a diverse and highly engaged leadership team.
  • Champion Marriott International's people-first culture.
  • Build succession pipelines and leadership capability throughout the hotel.
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and empowering work environment.

Financial Management

  • Achieve budgeted revenues, GOP, EBITDA, and owner return objectives.
  • Manage forecasting, budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and financial controls.
  • Drive productivity and operational efficiencies while maintaining luxury service standards.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build trusted relationships with ownership, Marriott International leadership, community stakeholders, and local partners.
  • Represent the hotel within the luxury hospitality, business, and diplomatic communities.
  • Act as the public face of the property and the brand within the market.

 

Functional Background

We welcome candidates with either:

  • A strong commercial background (Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Strategy), or
  • A strong operations background (Rooms, F&B, Resident Manager, Hotel Manager).

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

 

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At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

 
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
 
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
 
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.