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Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class service.
JOB OVERVIEW
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Free parking
- Unlimited PTO through the Independence Plan
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun & Exciting Work Environment
- Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
- Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
- Community-Oriented.
SALARY
USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class service.
JOB OVERVIEW
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Free parking
- Unlimited PTO through the Independence Plan
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun & Exciting Work Environment
- Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
- Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
- Community-Oriented.
SALARY
USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hotel General Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Hotel General Manager and map your degree directly to the managerial and analytical duties listed. Employers need to show USCIS the role requires at least a bachelor's in a specific related field, so your resume must reflect that framing.
Target hotel groups with multi-property portfolios
Hotel groups operating multiple branded properties file LCAs by worksite, so they sponsor more frequently than single-location operators. Each property that could transfer you needs its own certified LCA, making multi-property employers structurally more prepared for H-1B visa sponsorship than boutique hotels.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Hotel General Manager roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation argument for this role, reducing your risk of landing with an employer who has never sponsored before.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area and confirm your offered salary meets at least the Level II prevailing wage. Underpaying below the certified LCA wage violates DOL rules, and some hotel groups underestimate local wage floors when making initial offers.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For General Manager roles, where onboarding timelines are tight and property handoffs are planned weeks in advance, premium processing protects both you and the employer from costly delays caused by standard adjudication backlogs.
Prepare for a Request for Evidence on job duties
Hotel General Manager roles attract USCIS scrutiny because the title spans both degree-level strategy and operational tasks. Build a duty breakdown that emphasizes financial oversight, revenue management, and corporate compliance functions rather than front-desk or service-floor responsibilities.
H-1B Visa Hotel General Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hotel General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as hospitality management, business administration, or finance. USCIS examines the actual job duties, not just the title, so employers typically document that the position involves revenue strategy, P&L oversight, and corporate compliance rather than general operations management.
Which types of hotel employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for General Managers?
Large branded hotel groups and international chains with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure sponsor most frequently. These organizations already have established relationships with immigration counsel and have filed LCAs for similar roles before. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing H-1B LCA disclosure data or browsing verified employers on Migrate Mate.
How does the LCA requirement work if I'm managing multiple hotel properties?
Each worksite where you perform work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer wants you to oversee a second property or temporarily relocate you to another city, they must file a new LCA for that location before you begin working there. This is a DOL requirement, not optional, and it affects how flexible your role can be geographically.
What documents should I gather before a hotel employer begins my H-1B petition?
You'll need your original degree transcripts and diploma, any professional certifications in hospitality or hotel management, a detailed job description that maps your duties to degree-level requirements, and documentation of your work history. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from an approved agency is also required so USCIS can confirm equivalency.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new hotel employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B status is valid and you haven't had any unauthorized gaps in employment. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the specific worksite and obtain USCIS approval before your current status expires.