General Manager - The Wave Hotel Abuja Jabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Brand - Curio Collection by Hilton
Each Curio Collection by Hilton hotel is handpicked for its distinct character, offering travelers authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local touches and unexpected amenities. Each property is part of the destination it calls home, from urban landmark hotels to grand beach resorts.
The Property
The Wave Hotel Abuja Jabi, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 93‑room new‑build lifestyle hotel, located in Abuja’s highly desirable Jabi district, directly opposite Jabi Lake Mall and overlooking the lake. The hotel will feature a strong lifestyle‑led offering with all‑day dining, a rooftop restaurant, piano bar and lounge, supported by an events hall, meeting room, outdoor pool, gym and wellness facilities, creating a compelling destination for both business and leisure guests. Positioned just 10 minutes from Abuja’s CBD with excellent connectivity to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the property benefits from proximity to government institutions, corporate activity, and Jabi’s vibrant residential, retail and leisure environment, and will join Hilton’s growing portfolio in Nigeria as the second Curio Collection hotel in the country.
The Role
This exciting General Manager position will be responsible for managing the Pre-opening phase of the hotel, Hotel Management team, and once open hotel targets to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while managing profitability and meeting our Owners expectations.
What will you be doing?
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Manage and lead the full pre‑opening phase of the hotel and, following opening, oversee the day‑to‑day hotel operation.
Deliver sustainable profitability by achieving revenue targets, maintaining cost control, and meeting approved budgets and forecasts.
Set and execute short‑ and long‑term strategic goals through effective business planning and performance management.
Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by complying with and exceeding Hilton Brand Service Standards at all times.
Lead all key property matters, including capital projects, refurbishment initiatives, and overall asset upkeep.
Act in the best interests of the hotel, the ownership, and Hilton in all operational and strategic decisions.
Maintain strong governance, financial discipline, and operational controls across all departments.
Provide visible, inspirational leadership to all Team Members, embedding Hilton culture, values, and service excellence.
Recruit, lead, and develop the Hotel Executive Team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and succession planning.
Hold regular briefings and structured communication meetings with the Heads of Department.
Lead and respond to internal and external audits, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement throughout the hotel.
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills with a strong focus on Owner relations, Commercial and Operations, guest experience and Team Member engagement. Enthusiastic and passionate, you will have current or previous experience as a General Manager within a similar quality hotel and ideally with hotel openings experience.
A General Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
An established General Manager ideally with Hilton experience and lifestyle hotel operation.
Proven ability to build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with owners, contractors, corporates, and key business partners, maintaining high visibility both internally and externally.
Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying and delivering innovative revenue and profitability opportunities, particularly across rooms, F&B, meetings and events, and group business.
Exceptional people leadership capability, with a strong track record of engaging, developing, and retaining talent, and successfully bringing teams together around Hilton culture and values.
Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder and owner relations, with the ability to influence, guide, and manage expectations effectively.
High levels of resilience, sound judgement, and hands‑on leadership, well suited to operating in a complex and evolving market environment.
Solid experience managing budgets, revenue strategies, forecasting, and financial performance in a similar‑sized or comparable full‑service hotel.
In‑depth knowledge of the hotel, lifestyle, and service sector, with a strong understanding of brand‑driven operations.
Experience working in Africa is preferred, with proven ability to navigate local market dynamics and build trusted relationships.
Pre‑opening hotel experience is preferred, with the ability to lead teams through opening readiness and transition to stable operations.
A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or an equivalent qualification.
Fluency in English is mandatory.
What is it like working for Hilton?
The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.
We support the mental and physical well-being of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!