About the role
We are looking for an experienced Hotel General Manager to take full ownership of an overseas property — from pre-opening and launch through steady-state operations. You will be the person who builds the team, reads the local market, and makes the brand work on the ground.
What you'll do
• Lead the full lifecycle of the property: pre-opening, launch, and day-to-day operations
• Analyze the local market in depth and develop competitive strategies and business plans
• Build and lead a cross-cultural team, ensuring brand service standards are consistently delivered
• Manage relationships with local authorities, partners, and guests; handle incidents and crisis communications; ensure the property operates in full compliance with local regulations
What we're looking for
• 5+ years of operations management experience with a chain hotel group
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, business acumen, and leadership
• Strong decision-making, with proven ability to motivate teams and resolve conflict in cross-cultural environments
• Working proficiency in Chinese — the role involves daily collaboration with group headquarters
• Experience with Chinese hotel groups or operating a Chinese brand overseas is preferred
• Proficiency in English or additional languages is a plus
• Willing and able to commit to long-term overseas assignments; resilient under pressure and adaptable in fast-changing operating environments
About us
Echeng Hotel Management is the hotel management company under Elong Hotel Technology, a comprehensive accommodation industry platform incubated by Tongcheng Travel in 2021. The platform is ranked among China's Top 7 hotel groups, with 3,000+ hotels in operation and 4,500+ signed properties across 300+ cities in China, and a growing presence in overseas markets.