General Manager

Operational Manager – City Centre Lodge Utrecht
Full-time · Utrecht City Centre · The Saints Hotels

Are you a hands-on, guest-driven professional with a passion for hospitality? We're looking for you.

About us

The Saints Hotels develops, operates and manages next-generation boutique hotels that combine technology, design and exceptional guest experiences. From historic city hotels to contemporary lifestyle concepts — each property has a boutique character, seamless technology and high-level service. Our portfolio includes The Saints Den Bosch, The Saints Sutor and The Saints Bliss Hotels. As of July 2026, The Saints Hotels also manages City Centre Lodge Utrecht (CCLU) — a characterful 23-room city hotel on the Wittevrouwensingel, right in the heart of Utrecht.

What you'll do

As Operational Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the property and a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. You work independently and report to The Saints Hotels headquarters.

• Personal guest contact and warm welcome — you are the face of the hotel

  
  

• Leading, scheduling and coaching the front office team

  
  

• Handling guest requests, questions and escalations — efficiently and with care

  
  

• Coordinating with the housekeeping and maintenance team

  
  

• Managing reservations and room allocation

  
  

• Contributing to occupancy and revenue targets

  
  

• Overseeing the lobby and reception — always a warm, well-presented environment

  
  

• Accurate administration and daily reporting to The Saints Hotels

  
  

• Implementing and monitoring service procedures and quality standards

  
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

  
  

• An independent role with direct impact on the guest experience

  
  

• Working with modern hotel technology and a PMS system

  
  

• Joining a forward-thinking, growing hotel group

  
  

• Possible accommodation above the hotel, subject to availability

  
  

What we're looking for

• Experience in hotel operations or front office, preferably in a supervisory role

  
  

• Guest-oriented, professional and calm under pressure

  
  

• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch; additional languages are a plus

  
  

• Familiar with hotel property management systems (PMS) and basic office software

  
  

• Flexible availability, including weekends, public holidays and varying shifts

  
  

• Accurate, organised and proactive

  
  

• A background in hospitality management or equivalent is a plus

  
  

Interested?

Send your motivation and CV (klik op de solliciteer button) Application Operational Manager CCLU

Gelegen aan de rand van de Utrechtse binnenstad, recht tegenover de Stadsschouwburg en in de bocht van de Wittevrouwensingel, vind je City Center Lodge.

Ons pand, dat in 1878 werd opgericht als bandenmagazijn, heeft een complete renovatie ondergaan en is nu een stijlvol boutique hotel. City Center Lodge is getransformeerd naar een gezellige en warme plek, op loopafstand van het bruisende centrum van Utrecht.

City Center Lodge is de perfecte uitvalsbasis voor een weekend vol avontuur en ontspanning. Ontdek de stad, duik in de winkelstraten of geniet van een goede maaltijd.