General Manager for Luxury Wellness Retreat

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead Aethos Ericeira, a 50‑room lifestyle and wellness retreat on Portugal’s Silver Coast. The role will guide the property through its next growth phase, shaping culture, guest experience and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Champion the Aethos ethos of relaxed, unpretentious luxury and personally connect with guests.
• Maintain design integrity and uphold sustainability commitments in partnership with owners and designers.
• Lead, coach and develop an inclusive bilingual (Portuguese/English) team, fostering talent and a strong local hiring pipeline.
• Own the P&L, budgeting, forecasting and revenue strategy (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy) and report financial performance to stakeholders.
• Oversee all operational areas including F&B, spa, wellness programming and experiences together with department heads.
• Manage supplier relationships in line with sustainability standards.
• Represent the hotel within the Ericeira community, liaising with regulators, partners and the broader Aethos portfolio.

Required profile

• Fluent in Portuguese and English; the public face of the property locally.
• Proven leadership experience in boutique hospitality or luxury wellness settings.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing P&L and driving revenue.
• Passion for sustainability, design and the intersection of hospitality, wellness and surf culture.

Required skills