General Manager - The Arbour (Lifestyle Group)

db Group • Abbotsford, BC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arbour is an upcoming private members' club opening in St. George's Bay, Malta in October 2026. Developed by db Group with industry expert Jamie Caring, it aims to offer seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, a cocktail lab, cultural programming, and a community space for the island. As General Manager of The Arbour, you will take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the outlet, ensuring consistently high standards across service, operations, guest experience and team performance. You will lead and support the management team, oversee staffing and development, monitor sales and costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing standards. Working closely with the wider Lifestyle Group, you will help implement new initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and foster a positive, collaborative culture within the venue. You will lead by example, ensuring The Arbour delivers an exceptional experience for both guests and team members.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation, ideally in a senior management role.
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team.
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for hospitality leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the outlet.
• Ensure consistently high standards across service, operations, guest experience and team performance.
• Lead and support the management team.
• Oversee staffing and development.
• Monitor sales and costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing standards.
• Help implement new initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture within the venue.
• Lead by example, ensuring The Arbour delivers an exceptional experience for both guests and team members.

Benefits

• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our incredible brand relationships
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Exclusive discounts, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Lifestyle Group & db Group, worldwide!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed