General Manager – Sooke Harbour House
Location: Sooke, British Columbia
Company: Freds Hospitality
About Us
Sooke Harbour House is an iconic boutique hotel on Vancouver Island’s stunning waterfront, now entering an exciting new chapter under Freds Hospitality. Our vision is to build this property into a world-class destination, blending warm, people-first hospitality with exceptional culinary and guest experiences.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead the team at Sooke Harbour House. This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate hospitality group and play a key role in shaping the future of an extraordinary property. The right candidate will bring strong leadership, proven food and beverage expertise, and a drive for excellence in all aspects of hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel operations, ensuring the highest standards of guest service, hospitality, and efficiency.
• Provide strategic leadership in positioning Sooke Harbour House as a world-class boutique hotel.
• Manage and grow two food and beverage outlets, ensuring culinary and service standards exceed guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the ownership and operations team to drive revenue, profitability, and long-term growth.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop strong relationships with guests, the community, and industry partners to build the property’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality, ideally as a GM or in a senior hotel management role.
• Strong food and beverage background with demonstrated success in multi-outlet operations.
• Proven ability to drive both guest satisfaction and financial performance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape and grow an iconic property into a recognized world-class destination.
• Support from an experienced hospitality ownership group that values innovation, collaboration, and people-first leadership.
• A chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful coastal communities in British Columbia.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

• Oversee all hotel operations, ensuring the highest standards of guest service, hospitality, and efficiency.
• Provide strategic leadership in positioning Sooke Harbour House as a world-class boutique hotel.
• Manage and grow two food and beverage outlets, ensuring culinary and service standards exceed guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the ownership and operations team to drive revenue, profitability, and long-term growth.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop strong relationships with guests, the community, and industry partners to build the property’s reputation