General Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy “Treat Others as you wish to be treated” and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Due to the importance that we place on our employees’ well-being, The Four Seasons has been listed in the FORTUNE Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” rankings ever since 1998. The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a colorful Garden Island with all the charm and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian Village. Located just 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport, the island’s accommodations, restaurants and recreational facilities are all close at hand, arranged around a beautiful central promenade lined with borders of bougainvillea, frangipani and hibiscus flowers.

The General Manager will serve as the guiding force of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, stewarding operational integrity, crafting exceptional guest experiences, optimizing commercial outcomes, and fostering an engaged and empowered team culture.

Legal name:  

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at  Kuda Huraa – HPL Resorts Pvt Ltd.

Owning Company: Hotel Properties Limited, Singapore

Composition:  Kuda Huraa: 96 villas with a combination of Beach and Water Villas

Opening Date:  FSR Kuda Huraa: 1998  

Unique Resort Elements: (Kuda Huraa)

Forbes five-star resort, located 25 minutes via speedboat from Male International Airport.  Resort has been flying Four Seasons flag since 1998 and was one of the first properties in the luxury segment in the Maldives.  Upper tier of five-star properties has been maintained over the years, despite the plethora of new inventory.  The ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island was the first spa located on a separate island (now, one of two).

The property has 96 villas, including 6 specialty suites.

The resort features four restaurants:

In addition to two bars: Sunset Lounge and Reef Club Bar.

Current Leadership Requirements

General

• Leads by example with strong communication skills and strategic vision.
• Demonstrates the ability to support and engage a diverse workforce while celebrating differences.
• Able to collaborate with and influence ownership to align Four Seasons and property‑specific goals, particularly as the product matures and value maximization becomes increasingly critical.
• The General Manager will lead a Planning Committee composed of Operating Division Heads (Rooms, F&B, and Engineering), supported by senior assistant division heads (notably in Finance and P&C) and a remote Sales & Marketing team.

People

• Possesses strong emotional intelligence to guide a culturally sensitive and diverse workforce.
• Excels in relationship management across ownership, community, internal stakeholders, and corporate partners.
• Must be able to operate independently while remaining aligned on decisions affecting the business, people, product, and SOPs across the Maldives portfolio, working collaboratively with the Planning Committee at Landaa Giraavaru.
• Maintains a visible presence on‑property at pivotal times and locations relevant to guest and staff interactions, rhythms, and experience touchpoints.

Product

• Demonstrates strong expertise in developing innovative guest experiences tailored to a sophisticated international clientele.
• Serves as a role model in cultivating and personally leading a guest‑centric service culture.
• Highly detail‑oriented and uncompromising about quality in all guest‑facing hardware and environments.
• Brings a flair for PR and storytelling, and is adept at hosting returning guests, media, and industry leaders.

Profit

• Strong business acumen is essential, with the capability to “manage the P&L” through disciplined strategic planning and execution.
• Understands and values the balance between purposeful investment and impactful spending to support operational effectiveness.
• Well‑versed in yield, sales, and marketing processes, and actively contributes to establishing targeted sales outreach aligned with guest‑origin trends.
• Possesses a solid understanding of how to develop and implement new concepts that elevate guest enjoyment and satisfaction while authentically driving incremental spending and revenue.