General Manager - Holiday Inn Express Thonglor

General Manager - Holiday Inn Express Thonglor

Holiday Inn Express Thonglor

We are seeking a capable and hands-on General Manager to lead Holiday Inn Express Thonglor, a new hotel opening in one of Bangkok’s most vibrant lifestyle districts.

This role is ideal for a locally based hotel leader with strong operational discipline and a passion for delivering consistent guest experiences within a focused, efficient operating model. The General Manager will play a key role in the pre-opening phase and in establishing the hotel as a strong, well-performing operation.

The Role

• Lead the pre-opening phase and transition the hotel into full operations.

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day hotel operations, financial performance, and brand compliance.

• Build, lead, and develop a motivated local team aligned with the Holiday Inn Express culture.

• Ensure delivery of a reliable, efficient, and high-quality guest experience.

• Work closely with the owner and IHG support teams to meet agreed business objectives.

• Maintain strong controls across costs, standards, safety, and compliance.

About You

• Local Thai national currently based in Bangkok.

• Proven experience as a General Manager, or significant experience as a Hotel Manager / Deputy General Manager in a full-service hotel environment. 

• Strong operational background with good commercial awareness.

• Comfortable working in a lean operating model and hands-on environment.

• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust with owners and teams.

• Good understanding of the Bangkok hotel market.

• Fluent in Thai and English.

What We Offer

As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, you will be supported by a global hospitality company offering a competitive remuneration package, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

You will have access to IHG’s leadership development programmes, global mobility opportunities, and long-term career opportunities across the IHG portfolio.

At IHG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and where everyone feels respected and supported.

If you are a practical, people-focused hotel leader ready to take ownership of a new hotel in a dynamic Bangkok location, we would be pleased to hear from you.