Property Overview: The LaLit Laxmi Vilas Palace is a landmark heritage hotel overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. Blending regal heritage with modern luxury, it offers guests a royal experience steeped in Mewar tradition and hospitality.
Job Description: The Unit Head (General Manager) will oversee the entire operations of The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace, Udaipur – a heritage luxury hotel under The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. The role requires a dynamic leader who can balance traditional Indian hospitality with modern luxury standards, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, strong financial performance, and operational excellence.
- Strong commercial acumen with deep expertise in F&B, Rooms, Revenue Management, and Guest Services.
- Experience managing a heritage or palace hotel will be a strong advantage.
- Proven success in managing high-end weddings, celebrity/VIP clientele, and luxury events.
- Candidates from the background of Front Office/F & B/ Sales & Marketing will be preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to all hotel departments. Ensure alignment with The Lalit brand's values, guest expectations, and business goals.
Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations across Rooms, F&B, Banquets, Spa, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and HR to ensure seamless guest experiences and operational efficiency.
Revenue & Profitability: Drive revenue through innovative strategies and yield management. Monitor financial performance, ensure profitability, and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
Guest Experience & Brand Standards: Maintain and exceed brand standards for service quality, guest satisfaction, and safety. Lead initiatives to enhance guest engagement and loyalty.
Team Development & Leadership: Inspire and mentor department heads and staff. Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the property with corporate leadership, owners, government bodies, vendors, and the local community.
Sustainability & Compliance:Ensure all operations adhere to environmental, health, safety, and statutory compliance. Drive sustainability initiatives aligned with the group's policies.
Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management; MBA is an advantage.
Experience Required
Minimum 18+ years of progressive hospitality leadership experience with at least 2–5 years as a General Manager/Unit Head of a large luxury property.
Email CV to: tanya.kulshrestha@thelalit.com
