
General Manager
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Beyul Retreat, a backcountry adventure lodge meets wellness retreat, is now hiring for an General Manager position.
This is not your average hotel job, but so much more. Come live in community, deep in the wilderness, 1 hour from Aspen, Colorado with access to hiking, biking, and backcountry skiing right out your cabin door.
General Manager - Beyul Retreat
Beyul Retreat is a vibrant backcountry lodge and event venue in the Fryingpan Valley, hosting weddings, retreats, corporate groups, and community gatherings. We are seeking a General Manager to lead our dedicated team and carry Beyul into its next chapter of growth and impact.
The ideal candidate is both a team leader and a numbers wizard — nimble, systems-minded, and motivated by the intersection of operational excellence, human optimization, and creative hospitality. You are as comfortable diving into financials as you are supporting your team through a long event weekend, and you thrive on creating systems that allow people and experiences to flourish.
This role is dynamic and seasonal: in the winter months, you will have 4–6 direct reports, while in the summer months you may lead a team of up to 18 staff across multiple departments. You lead with empathy, clarity, and accountability, motivating the team through both high-volume event seasons and quieter periods of refinement in between.
At Beyul, management isn’t just about logistics, it’s about community. This role is both a job and a lifestyle, blending hospitality leadership with the rhythms of mountain life. The General Manager lives onsite, immersed in the guest and staff experience, and helps cultivate a workplace and retreat environment rooted in care, creativity, and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations across lodging, food & beverage, property, events and guest services
Lead and mentor a small, dedicated team; foster collaboration, growth, and accountability
Manage event execution, ensuring seamless guest experiences
Partner with ownership on long-term strategy, financial goals, and capital projects
Maintain compliance with Pitkin County requirements and uphold Beyul’s sustainability and community values
Uphold and refine systems for scheduling, run-of-show management, and guest communications
Who You Are
A proven leader in hospitality, retreat centers, or events, with at least 5+ years of management experience
Skilled in both big-picture vision and hands-on execution, willing to step into any role when needed
Emotionally intelligent, approachable, and confident in navigating tough conversations
Organized, adaptable, and energized by the unique challenge of running a dynamic, rural retreat business
Excited to embrace not just a job, but a lifestyle: living onsite and becoming part of the Beyul community
Welcome to Beyul.
Beyul Retreat took over the historic Diamond J guest ranch outside of Aspen, CO in late 2020 and has transformed the century-old property into a hub of art, live music, wellness & outdoor adventure. Beyul Retreat has already received rave reviews from the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Denver Post, Houston Chronicle, Yoga+Life, Aspen Times, Aspen Daily News, and more. Our guests & clients choose Beyul for its creative, inspiring, and unique vibe that sets it apart from a traditional guest ranch or event venue.
General Manager Job Description
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Oversee daily operations of all departments (front desk, housekeeping, F&B, events, sales, and maintenance).
Ensure high-quality guest experience across lodging, property, amenities, dining, and events.
Ensure effective use of our PMS (InnRoad) and event booking system (Retreat Guru).
Implement and refine SOPs to support operational excellence.
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Lead, mentor, and support seasonal and year-round staff.
Navigate team dynamics with emotional intelligence and clear communication.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance, and staff development.
Foster a collaborative, mission-aligned, and values-driven workplace culture.
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Serve as a key decision maker across all areas of the business, jumping in when needed to resolve issues and support the Event Coordinator, Sales Director, and other team members.
Oversee the event sales pipeline
Support onsite coordination of weddings, retreats, and special events.
Collaborate with event producers and the marketing team to optimize bookings and guest satisfaction
Working with the event producers to maintain accurate contracts, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and timelines to ensure smooth event delivery.
Step in as needed during events to troubleshoot, make decisions, and ensure guest experiences exceed expectations.
Support marketing efforts across website management, email campaigns, social media, and guest communication tools (including texting platforms).
Collaborate with ownership and the marketing team to ensure brand alignment and effective guest outreach.
Contribute to storytelling and content creation that highlights the Beyul experience and drives bookings.
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Manage budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial close in partnership with ownership.
Track and report on revenue, expenses, payroll, and vendor payments.
Oversee team use of administrative systems including:
InnRoad (PMS)
Retreat Guru (retreat booking platform)
Bill.com (accounts payable)
Divvy (corporate spending & budget tracking)
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and guest retention.
Who We’re Looking For
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Deep experience working in hospitality
Experience with finance and accounting, including mastery of Excel, and are a numbers nerd
Work onsite 5 days per week. We have arranged a cabin available for rent across the street; or arrange your own housing nearby.
The ability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Creativity, flexibility, and a self-starter mindset.
The ability to work on your feet for several hours during events and to lift 25lbs (a case of wine, a tote full of laundry, etc.) regularly. Some days you’ll be at your computer much of the day, and others you’ll be on the move helping run event production for a wedding, live music concert, corporate event, etc.
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Genuine hospitality mindset with guests, and care for your teammates as well
Must be proficient in or able to quickly learn a variety of software and other IT systems.
Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn and to adapt to “ranch life”
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Have a degree from a four-year college or university (Hospitality, Hotel Administration, Business, Marketing Finance or Accounting preferred); or four years equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience leading and managing a team of staff members to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
Have experience with hospitality property management systems and OTAs
Experience managing and optimizing budgets to control costs while delivering quality services.
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Compensation
Net compensation package of up to $76,600
$55000 salary
10 PTO days
Onsite cabin
401(k) program
Option to buy Ski Spass through Aspen Chamber Association
$307/month employee healthcare premium contribution