General Manager (m/f/d)

Exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional leadership. At Hyatt, our purpose is simple yet powerful: Care for People so they can be their Best.

It defines how we serve our guests, support our colleagues, partner with our owners, and strengthen the communities in which we operate.

We are seeking an inspiring and commercially minded General Manager to lead Hyatt Regency Cologne—one of Germany's premier Hyatt hotels and a landmark destination in Cologne.

This is more than a General Manager role.

It is an opportunity to shape the future of an established flagship hotel, cultivate an exceptional culture, develop future leaders and create lasting value for guests, colleagues, owners and the Hyatt brand.

Your Responsibilities

You will:

Lead the hotel in alignment with Hyatt's Purpose, Values and Leadership Expectations.
Create a high-performing culture built on trust, collaboration, accountability and continuous development.
Inspire, coach and develop an exceptional Executive Committee and leadership team.
Deliver sustainable financial performance through sound commercial strategy and operational excellence.
Protect and elevate the Hyatt Regency brand experience across every touchpoint.
Continue trusted partnerships with ownership, demonstrating transparency, credibility and long-term value creation.
Drive guest satisfaction, colleague engagement and market-leading operational performance.
Champion Hyatt's commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental responsibility.
Represent Hyatt Regency Cologne within the business community while strengthening strategic relationships across the market.

Who You Are

You are a purpose-driven leader who believes that outstanding business results begin with outstanding people.

You combine strategic thinking with operational expertise and inspire confidence through authenticity, humility and sound judgment.

You bring:

Proven success leading an international full service or upper-upscale hotel environment
Previous General Manager experience or significant Executive Committee leadership with demonstrated readiness for a General Manager appointment.
Strong commercial acumen and a consistent record of delivering sustainable financial performance.
Experience working closely with hotel ownership and asset management partners.
Exceptional leadership capabilities with a passion for coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while maintaining high standards of accountability.
Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to navigate complexity with resilience, agility and optimism.
Fluency in English; German language skills are highly desirable.

Why Hyatt

Hyatt is one of the world's leading hospitality companies because we believe that people make the difference.

Joining Hyatt means becoming part of a global community where care, inclusion and belonging are fundamental to who we are.

We offer:

The opportunity to lead one of Hyatt's flagship hotels in Germany.
A purpose-driven culture centred on care, respect and belonging.
Global leadership development and executive learning opportunities.
International career mobility across Hyatt's growing portfolio.
Competitive executive compensation and performance-based incentives.
The opportunity to shape the future of a globally respected hospitality brand.

About Hyatt Regency Cologne

Situated in the heart of Cologne, Hyatt Regency Cologne is renowned for its prime riverside location, stunning views of Cologne Cathedral, exceptional dining experiences, versatile meeting and event facilities, and outstanding guest service. The hotel welcomes international business travellers, leisure guests and local residents alike, creating memorable experiences that reflect Hyatt's commitment to care, quality and authentic hospitality.

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