Job Overview
The Archives, a restaurant and bar with four boutique rooms in Galle Fort, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Resident Manager to strengthen its team, refine its service and help the property fulfil its potential. The position needs to be filled immediately, ahead of the coming season.
Position Details
- Job Title: Restaurant & Boutique Hotel Manager (Resident Manager)
- Employer: The Archives, Galle Fort
- Location: Galle Fort, Galle
Organization Overview
The Archives brings together a distinctive restaurant and bar with four thoughtfully appointed boutique rooms in Galle Fort. It was created from the owners’ passion for hospitality, with the ambition of delivering an experience defined by genuine kindness, generosity and thoughtful attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience
- A proven leadership record in luxury hospitality, with a strong food and beverage background and substantial restaurant operations experience
- Excellent service standards, practical wine knowledge and a natural ability to make guests feel welcome and understood
- The judgement to anticipate needs, handle concerns gracefully and recognise when to engage or give guests space
- A demonstrated ability to train, motivate and hold a team accountable, with consistent follow-through
- Operational discipline across staffing, housekeeping, maintenance, stock, costs and performance
- Clear spoken and written English, professional presence and composure under pressure
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the entire property, working closely with actively involved owners
- Be equally comfortable hosting guests, guiding a wine selection, inspecting a room before arrival and showing a team member how to improve their service
- Prepare a confident, well-trained team for the season, with clear responsibilities and consistent standards across the restaurant, bar and accommodation
- Understand the owners’ vision, recognise what already works and introduce improvements with purpose and care
Required Skills
- Visible, hands-on leadership
- Sound judgement, honest communication and action that produces lasting results
- Attention to the details of the property, the confidence of the team and the performance of the guests’ experience
Salary & Benefits
The advertisement does not list the salary. Applicants must state their expected monthly take-home salary in LKR, clearly stating whether it includes or excludes service charge and incentives.
How to Apply
Email your CV to robert@ideahublk.com with the subject line “Resident Manager | The Archives”. Include the following in the body of your email:
- Your response to the owners’ question, within 300-500 words: a guest leaves The Archives saying, “The food was good, the place was beautiful, but for what we paid, we expected to feel more looked after.” With no extra budget and no added staff, what would you pay attention to first, and what would you want your team to do differently?
- Your expected monthly take-home salary in LKR, stating whether it includes or excludes service charge and incentives
- Your notice period or earliest available starting date
Important Notes
- Applications must include the requested details and your response to the question
- Closing date: 9 November 2026