General Manager - Hilton Kampala

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

A Hilton General Manager is a hospitality leader, a brand ambassador, and a steward of Hilton’s legacy of delivering exceptional guest experiences. At the heart of every Hilton hotel is a commitment to warm, reliable, and hospitable service—and the General Manager brings this to life through thoughtful leadership and operational excellence.

About the Hilton Brand

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world’s travellers. With more than 584 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for exceptional travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. The most recognised name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word ‘hotel’. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions, and gets away from it all. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs.

About the Property

Hilton Kampala will be the first Hilton hotel in Uganda, located in the heart of the city’s central business district within the landmark TWED Towers development. The 230 room property will offer a modern, upscale guest experience featuring five distinctive dining venues, extensive meeting and event facilities including a 432 sqm ballroom, a spa, fitness center, and an outdoor pool. With its prime Nakasero address surrounded by embassies, corporate offices, and key government institutions, Hilton Kampala is set to become a flagship destination for business, leisure, and MICE travellers in the capital.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a General Manager at a Hilton property, you’re not just leading hotel operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead with Hilton’s commitment to exceptional hospitality:  Oversee all hotel operations to deliver warm, reliable, and hospitable service – ensuring every guest experience is seamless, consistent, and reflective of the brand’s high standards
• Drive performance and profitability:  Manage revenue, budgets, and cost controls to achieve financial targets while balancing operational efficiency with innovative guest experiences
• Oversee property priorities:  Lead capital projects, refurbishments, and service initiatives to maintain operational excellence and brand alignment
• Set and execute strategic direction:  Shape short- and long-term goals, making decisions in the best interests of the hotel, the Hilton brand, and Hilton’s long-term vision
• Inspire and develop talent:  Provide visionary leadership to the executive team and all Team Members, embedding Hilton’s values and fostering a team of passionate and creative professionals
• Strengthen communication and collaboration:  Hold regular briefings with the Heads of Department (HOD) team and maintain strong relationships with owners, auditors, and Hilton stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability
• Commit to continuous improvement:  Uphold and exceed Hilton service standards, respond to audits proactively, and drive innovation and operational integrity across the business

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader, with a strong focus on owner relations, commercial performance, and operational excellence. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel environment, a strong all-rounder with demonstrated strength across commercial and F&B performance
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences that reflect the brand promise
• Experience operating in emerging markets, preferably in Africa, driving performance in predominantly domestic markets while developing local teams
• A track record of driving innovative commercial growth, particularly in food drink and MICE operations
• Strong stakeholder management, especially engaging with delegations, embassies, UN agencies and corporate clients
• Highly visible leadership style that builds strong teams, partnerships, and networks
• Strong business acumen in budget management, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning
• Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)