About Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
As one of the leading luxury resorts on the Athens Riviera, Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso combines legacy, contemporary luxury, wellness excellence, and world-class hospitality. We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the next chapter of growth, guest experience, and operational distinction. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic hospitality leader with a strong operational mindset, commercial acumen, and a genuine passion for people, guest experience, and luxury service excellence.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will lead all aspects of hotel operations while driving performance, profitability, guest satisfaction, and team culture. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing business development with day-to-day operational excellence.
We are looking for a professional who thrives in high-profile hospitality environments and understands the demands of both resort and city hotel operations.
The Key Responsibilities
Fluency in Greek is a prerequisite
Lead and inspire all hotel operations with a strong focus on luxury guest experience
Enhance performance across Rooms, F&B, Events, Wellness, and ancillary revenue streams
Further develop and strengthen the hotel’s positioning within the luxury and MICE markets
Foster a high-performance, people-first culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence
Champion a culture of luxury service, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
Work closely with corporate leadership on strategic planning and business development initiatives
Maintain and elevate operational standards across all departments
Build strong relationships with international partners, corporate accounts, travel networks, and key stakeholders
Candidate Profile
Proven experience as General Manager or Hotel Manager within luxury 5-star hospitality environments
Strong background in complex operations with significant F&B and MICE exposure
Previous experience in city hotels and mixed business/leisure properties is considered essential
Demonstrated success in driving financial performance and market positioning
Passionate, energetic, and highly front-of-house leadership style
Strong people management and team development capabilities
Commercial mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
International exposure and understanding of luxury traveler expectations
Experience leading high-volume, year-round operations is highly preferred
What We Value at Divani
Passion for hospitality and operational excellence
Business development capabilities
Emotional intelligence and a people-first leadership approach
Enthusiasm, resilience, and adaptability
Attention to detail and commitment to elevated guest experiences
