Hotel Manager - Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Reporting to the Area General Manager, the Hotel Manager leads overall hotel operations, driving performance, profitability, and exceptional guest and team member experiences while delivering against owner expectations. Lead with Hilton’s commitment to exceptional hospitality: Oversee all hotel operations to deliver warm, reliable, and hospitable service—ensuring every guest experience is seamless, consistent, and reflective of the brand’s high standards. Drive performance and profitability: Manage revenue, budgets, and cost controls to achieve financial targets while balancing operational efficiency with innovative guest experiences. Oversee property priorities: Lead capital projects, refurbishments, and service initiatives to maintain operational excellence and brand alignment. Set and execute strategic direction: Shape short- and long-term goals, making decisions in the best interests of the hotel, the Hilton brand, and Hilton’s long-term vision. Inspire and develop talent: Provide visionary leadership to the executive team and all Team Members, embedding Hilton’s values and fostering a team of passionate and creative professionals. Strengthen communication and collaboration: Hold regular briefings with the Heads of Department (HOD) team and maintain strong relationships with owners, auditors, and Hilton stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability. Commit to continuous improvement: Uphold and exceed Hilton service standards, respond to audits proactively, and drive innovation and operational integrity across the business. Inspiring others through Leadership. A sense of Ownership and accountability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, with a strong focus on operational excellence. Ideally an experienced Hotel Manager from a 350+ key, full-service hotel with extensive F&B and conference & banqueting operations or candidates who currently work as General Manager at a small/medium size hotel. Demonstrates a visible, professional leadership presence, leading from the front on the floor, personally engaging guests and greeting VIPs, while fostering strong teams, partnerships, and networks. Sound commercial understanding across budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, with confidence and capability to make critical operational decisions independently in the absence of the Area GM. Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution. Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent. Fluency in English and Turkish (spoken and written).