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General Manager

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Norway, Oslo

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Norway, Oslo

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2025-09-08

Since its opening, THE THIEF has established itself as an internationally recognized icon – a lifestyle hotel where world-class art, design, and service create unforgettable moments. To solidify our position, the hotel has recently undergone a significant upgrade with a new, exciting restaurant and bar, a completely renovated rooftop terrace, and upgraded hotel rooms.

With a world-class product, the potential for commercial growth is greater than ever. We are now seeking a commercial and visionary General Manager who can lead the hotel into this exciting new phase and capitalize on the significant investments that have been made.

About THE THIEF – A Destination Beyond the Ordinary

With Oslo's most unique location on Tjuvholmen, we are a vibrant center for art and culture on the edge of the Oslo Fjord. As the closest neighbor to the Astrup Fearnley Museum, our identity is deeply rooted in a luxurious style where modern elegance meets avant-garde art and design.

We steal guests away from the everyday by curating unique experiences with an uncompromising approach to quality. Our philosophy is simple: "we treat rock stars like guests and guests like rock stars." Here, every detail is carefully selected to create a holistic and unforgettable sense of luxury.

Our facilities are designed to create a comprehensive and unique experience. You are invited on a culinary journey in our restaurant, where artistic presentation and the season's best ingredients take center stage. The evening can begin or end in one of our vibrant bars, which offer an atmosphere of sophisticated elegance and a carefully curated selection of signature cocktails.

For peace and well-being, Thief Spa is a secluded oasis. Here you can escape the city's pulse with tailored treatments designed for total relaxation, while our modern gym restores your energy.

At the top of the hotel awaits the iconic rooftop terrace, Thief Rooftop, offering an unforgettable 360-degree view of the Oslo Fjord. For our business guests, we also offer discreet and stylish meeting rooms, fully equipped to create an inspiring setting for any event.

Who are we looking for?

To lead this universe, we are looking for you – a masterful curator of experiences. We want someone who sees every guest, every employee, and every moment as a masterpiece. We are seeking a leader who understands that true hospitality is a tactile art form, not just a service. At THE THIEF, quality speaks with a confident voice, and expertise is our currency. Therefore, we need you as a leader to inspire, with an ambition to fill our hotel with authentic and exclusive experiences.

You must be as passionate about pop culture as you are about fine art, and appreciate a bowl of fries as much as black caviar. We are looking for someone who can deliver a strong brand experience to achieve outstanding business results, and who sees the opportunities in that one does not exclude the other.

Your responsibilities:

  • Commercial and Strategic Responsibility: Full profit and loss responsibility for THE THIEF, with a special focus on driving the hotel's commercial success and strategic development.

  • Leadership and Team Development: Lead, inspire, and build a strong culture characterized by quality, commitment, and innovation.

  • Brand Building and Positioning: Further develop and strengthen THE THIEF's position as a leading luxury destination and be a prominent ambassador for the brand.

  • Financial Management: Full budget responsibility, including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.

  • Quality and Guest Experience: Ensure and elevate the uncompromising standard in design, art, service, and the total guest experience.

  • Sales and Marketing: Develop and implement innovative strategies that maximize revenue and strengthen the hotel's market position.

The Best of Both Worlds

THE THIEF is an icon with a strong, independent brand, and at the same time a proud part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts – an exclusive collection of unique, independent hotels.

This community is, in turn, one of the flagships of Strawberry, one of the Nordic region's largest travel groups. For you as a leader, this means the perfect combination: the creative freedom to shape a unique brand, combined with the commercial power, network, and resources of the Strawberry universe.

Interested?

We offer one of the most exciting leadership positions in the Nordic travel industry, with a unique opportunity to make your mark on an internationally recognized luxury product.

For questions about the position, please contact Vice President Hotel Operations, Tore.carlsson@nordichotels.com

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THE THIEF
har siden åpningen etablert seg som et internasjonalt anerkjent ikon – et livsstilshotell der kunst, design og service i verdensklasse skaper uforglemmelige øyeblikk. For å befeste vår posisjon har hotellet nylig gjennomgått en markant oppgradering med en ny, spennende restaurant og bar, en totalrenovert takterrasse og oppgraderte hotellrom.

Med et produkt i verdensklasse er potensialet for kommersiell vekst større enn noensinne. Nå søker vi en kommersiell og visjonær General Manager som kan lede hotellet inn i denne spennende, nye fasen og kapitalisere på de betydelige investeringene som er gjort.

Om THE THIEF – En destinasjon utenom det vanlige

Med Oslos mest enestående beliggenhet på Tjuvholmen, er vi et pulserende sentrum for kunst og kultur ved Oslofjordens kant. Som nærmeste nabo til Astrup Fearnley Museet, er vår identitet dypt forankret i en luksuriøs stil der moderne eleganse møter avantgarde kunst og design.

Vi stjeler gjestene bort fra hverdagen ved å kuratere unike opplevelser med en kompromissløs tilnærming til kvalitet. Vår filosofi er enkel: "vi behandler rockestjerner som gjester og gjester som rockestjerner". Hos oss er hver detalj nøye utvalgt for å skape en helhetlig og uforglemmelig følelse av luksus.

Våre fasiliteter er designet for å skape en helhetlig og unik opplevelse. Du inviteres til en kulinarisk reise i vår restaurant, hvor kunstnerisk presentasjon og sesongens beste råvarer står i sentrum. Kvelden kan starte eller avsluttes i en av våre pulserende barer, som byr på en atmosfære av sofistikert eleganse og et nøye kuratert utvalg av signaturcocktails.

For ro og velvære, er Thief Spa en tilbaketrukket oase. Her kan du unnslippe byens puls med skreddersydde behandlinger designet for total avkobling, mens vårt moderne treningsrom gir deg energien tilbake.

På toppen av hotellet venter den ikoniske takterrassen Thief Rooftop, som tilbyr en uforglemmelig 360-graders utsikt over Oslofjorden. For våre forretningsgjester tilbyr vi i tillegg diskré og stilfulle møterom, fullt utstyrt for å skape inspirerende rammer for ethvert arrangement.

Hvem ser vi etter?

For å lede an i dette universet, ser vi etter deg – en mesterlig kurator av opplevelser. Vi ønsker deg som ser hver gjest, hver ansatt og hvert øyeblikk som et mesterverk. Vi søker en leder som forstår at ekte gjestfrihet er en taktil kunstform, ikke bare en tjeneste. På THE THIEF snakker kvalitet med en selvsikker stemme, og ekspertise er vår valuta. Derfor trenger vi deg som leder for å inspirere, med en ambisjon om å fylle hotellet vårt med autentiske og eksklusive opplevelser.

Du må brenne like mye for popkultur som for fine art, og sette like stor pris på en bowl med fries som på sort kaviar. Vi ser etter deg som kan levere en sterk merkevareopplevelse for å oppnå fremragende forretningsresultater, og som ser mulighetene i at det ene ikke utelukker det andre.

Dine ansvarsområder:

  • Kommersielt og strategisk ansvar: Fullt resultatansvar for THE THIEF, med et særskilt fokus på å drive hotellets kommersielle suksess og strategiske utvikling.
  • Ledelse og teamutvikling: Lede, inspirere og bygge en sterk kultur preget av kvalitet, engasjement og innovasjon.
  • Merkevarebygging og posisjonering: Videreutvikle og styrke THE THIEFs posisjon som en ledende luksusdestinasjon og være en markant ambassadør for merkevaren.
  • Økonomistyring: Fullt budsjettansvar, inkludert prognostisering, kostnadskontroll og finansiell rapportering.
  • Kvalitet og gjesteopplevelse: Sikre og heve den kompromissløse standarden innen design, kunst, service og den totale gjesteopplevelsen.
  • Salg og markedsføring: Utvikle og implementere innovative strategier som maksimerer inntekter og styrker hotellets markedsposisjon.

Det beste fra to verdener

THE THIEF er et ikon med en sterk, uavhengig merkevare, og samtidig en stolt del av Nordic Hotels & Resorts – en eksklusiv samling av unike, frittstående hoteller.

Dette fellesskapet er igjen en av spydspissene i Strawberry, et av Nordens største reiselivskonsern. For deg som leder betyr dette den perfekte kombinasjonen: den kreative friheten til å forme en unik merkevare, kombinert med den kommersielle kraften, nettverket og ressursene som ligger i Strawberry-universet.

Interessert?

Vi tilbyr en av de mest spennende lederstillingene i nordisk reiseliv, med en unik mulighet til å sette ditt preg på et internasjonalt anerkjent luksusprodukt.

for spørsmål om stillingen send disse til Vice President Hotel Operations  Tore.carlsson@nordichotels.com 



A different, audacious and timelessly elegant hotel situated at the water’s edge in Tjuvholmen, Oslo.

Surrounded by gleaming buildings, art galleries and chic restaurants and bars.
Welcome to Oslo’s modern and luxurious designhotel.

 

What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

A culture to cherish

Job security for peace of mind

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Job security for peace of mind

Room to grow

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Room to grow

Explore more

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more. 

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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Open mind, open hearts

Open mind, open hearts

Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.

Open mind, open hearts

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