General Manager

Job description

Company Description

At Sofitel, we curate a world of elegance where French art de vivre seamlessly blends with local culture. Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia , a refined luxury boutique hotel under Accor’s Sofitel brand, embodies this philosophy in the heart of Bogotá’s most exclusive district.

Surrounded by embassies, upscale dining, and vibrant cultural life, the hotel offers an intimate and sophisticated experience with elegantly designed guestrooms, personalized service, and a strong connection to Colombian heritage. With its refined gastronomy, stylish social spaces, and serene atmosphere, Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia delivers a bespoke, culturally rich stay—where Parisian elegance meets the soul of Bogotá.

Emerging as a pioneering French luxury hospitality brand in 1964, Sofitel brings French zest and inspires heartfelt encounters to the most sought-after destinations worldwide. Seamlessly melding local culture with the French zest for life through remarkable savoir-faire and generous service, Sofitel is for free-minded travelers and arts and culture afficionados who have an appreciation for a refined and understated sense of modern luxury.  

Job Description

As our General Manager, you will be the guardian of our brand, a visionary leader who possesses an exceptional eye for detail and a profound understanding of the luxury hospitality landscape. Your mission will be to ensure the seamless operation of our hotel, driving our team towards excellence and ensuring our guests receive a personalized and bespoke service that exceeds their expectations.

In this role, you will:

·  Oversee all aspects of the hotel’s operational strategy, ensuring flawless execution.
·  Inspire and lead a passionate team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and empowerment.
·  Champion the Sofitel brand, embedding luxury service philosophy and storytelling in every guest touchpoint.
·  Drive commercial success with strong financial stewardship and innovative business strategies.
·  Cultivate authentic connections with guests, partners, and the local community.
·  Deliver an exceptional guest journey—personal, bespoke, and infused with French sophistication.

Qualifications

We are seeking a leader with:

·  Proven success as a General Manager or senior leader within the  luxury hotel segment .
·  A deep understanding of  5-star service standards  and discerning guest expectations.
·  Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sustainable results.
·  Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to attract, build, and retain high-performing teams.
·  Knowledge of the Colombia market and regulatory environment (desirable) or previous experience in Latin America
·  Experience within international hotel brands, ideally within the  Accor Luxury portfolio .
·  Spanish Speaker

Additional Information

Living Sofitel

·  Express entrepreneurial spirit & leadership, can embody French Art de Vivre : 
·  Demonstrate Humble Excellence, distinguished presence, excellence, savoir-faire and attention to details (Cousu Main):
·  Is a Team-player, passionate, warm, social, demonstrate genuine care for others:
·  Show a good sense of luxury, create stories, rituals and traditions:
·  Be a “Francophile”: interest and curiosity about French language, culture, history, cuisine:
·  Demonstrate Open mindedness, creativity & innovation :
·  Cultural link: demonstrate interest in local  arts & culture, gastronomy, fashion, modern designs:
·  Care for Committed luxury