Hotel General Manager Jobs
Hotel General Manager jobs are open across luxury, select-service, independent, and resort properties, at levels from assistant GM to multi-property regional, with specializations in revenue management, food and beverage operations, and franchise brand compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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NOW HIRING: HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER for the launch of a brand new Home2 Suites, by Hilton located in Rochester, NH.
Position: Hotel General Manager
Industry: Hilton Branded Hotel / Hospitality
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you a dynamic, guest-focused hospitality leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We are seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead our Hilton branded hotel, inspire our team, and deliver exceptional guest experience while achieving strong operational results.
About the Opportunity
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and successful operation of the hotel, ensuring brand standards are consistently maintained, guests receive outstanding service, employees are engaged, and business objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily hotel operations, ensuring smooth and efficient department performance.
- Maintain brand standards, company policies, and quality assurance expectations.
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop department managers and hotel associates.
- Deliver exceptional guest satisfaction and promptly resolve guest concerns.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and effective expense management.
- Oversee labor management.
- Monitor guest satisfaction scores, online reviews, and brand performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
- Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing hospitality team.
- Build strong relationships with ownership, corporate brand representatives, vendors, and the local community.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hotel leader required.
- Experience working within a branded hotel.
- Strong understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and sales.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop successful teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of brand standards, guest service expectations, and quality assurance programs.
- Proficiency with hotel property management systems and operational reporting.
- A strong commitment to guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
The Ideal Candidate
Looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader who leads by example, takes ownership, and understands that a successful hotel starts with a strong team and exceptional guest experience. We are seeking hospitality professional who knows how to balance guest satisfaction, employee engagement and brand expectations while achieving financial success.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
NOW HIRING: HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER for the launch of a brand new Home2 Suites, by Hilton located in Rochester, NH.
Position: Hotel General Manager
Industry: Hilton Branded Hotel / Hospitality
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you a dynamic, guest-focused hospitality leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We are seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead our Hilton branded hotel, inspire our team, and deliver exceptional guest experience while achieving strong operational results.
About the Opportunity
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and successful operation of the hotel, ensuring brand standards are consistently maintained, guests receive outstanding service, employees are engaged, and business objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily hotel operations, ensuring smooth and efficient department performance.
- Maintain brand standards, company policies, and quality assurance expectations.
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop department managers and hotel associates.
- Deliver exceptional guest satisfaction and promptly resolve guest concerns.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and effective expense management.
- Oversee labor management.
- Monitor guest satisfaction scores, online reviews, and brand performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
- Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing hospitality team.
- Build strong relationships with ownership, corporate brand representatives, vendors, and the local community.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hotel leader required.
- Experience working within a branded hotel.
- Strong understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and sales.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop successful teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of brand standards, guest service expectations, and quality assurance programs.
- Proficiency with hotel property management systems and operational reporting.
- A strong commitment to guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
The Ideal Candidate
Looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader who leads by example, takes ownership, and understands that a successful hotel starts with a strong team and exceptional guest experience. We are seeking hospitality professional who knows how to balance guest satisfaction, employee engagement and brand expectations while achieving financial success.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- American Cruise Lines30
- Sage Hospitality8
- Extended Stay Hotels8
- Ascent Hospitality Management7
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hotel general manager jobs.
- Five or more years of progressive hotel operations management experience
- Demonstrated profit and loss ownership and budget management responsibility
- Experience with property management systems such as Opera or Fosse
- Strong knowledge of revenue management principles and STR reporting
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field
- Certified Hotel Administrator credential preferred for full-service property roles
Tips for Your Hotel General Manager Job Search
Quantify your property's performance metrics
Hiring managers want to see RevPAR growth, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction scores you owned. Pull your property management system reports before you write your resume so your results are specific, not vague claims about improving performance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hotel general manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to the brand tier
A luxury full-service background reads differently than a limited-service one. Tailor your resume language to signal familiarity with the brand standards and guest expectations of the specific flag or independent category you're targeting.
Get clear on your ADR and EBITDA ownership
Many postings ask for P&L responsibility. Know exactly which line items you controlled, what your budget authority was, and how you responded when RevPAR missed forecast. Interviewers will probe this directly.
Prepare for scenario-based interview rounds
Hotel GM interviews often include hypotheticals about managing a full house during a staffing shortage or handling a high-profile guest complaint. Prepare two or three real examples from your own properties so you're answering with specifics, not generalities.
Negotiate your bonus structure separately from base
Hotel GM compensation packages routinely include performance bonuses tied to RevPAR index, guest scores, or cost-per-occupied-room. Ask for the bonus formula in writing before you accept, and clarify whether targets are set at the property or regional level.
Hotel General Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hotel general managers?
The most active employers for hotel general managers right now are American Cruise Lines, Sage Hospitality, and Extended Stay Hotels, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest for candidates with experience managing full-service or branded franchise properties.
How many hotel general manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of hotel general manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote flexibility are regional oversight positions, asset management consulting roles, and corporate hotel operations leadership rather than single-property general management.
How do you become a hotel general manager?
Most hotel general managers work their way up through department-head roles in front office, food and beverage, or rooms operations, building P&L familiarity along the way. A degree in hospitality management or business strengthens your candidacy, and earning a Certified Hotel Administrator credential signals readiness for full-service property leadership. Gaining experience across multiple property types accelerates advancement.
Can you get hired as a hotel general manager with limited experience?
Breaking in without direct GM experience is possible but typically requires a strong background as a department head or assistant general manager at a comparable property type. Select-service and limited-service properties are more likely to promote from within or consider candidates with fewer years than luxury full-service hotels, which almost always require demonstrated multi-department P&L ownership.
What does the hotel general manager interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a phone or video screen by a regional director or HR, followed by an in-person day that includes a property walk-through, panel interviews with department heads, and a meeting with ownership or asset management. Expect scenario questions about financial performance, labor management, and guest recovery. Final candidates often present a first-ninety-days plan.
Where can I find and apply to hotel general manager jobs?
You can find and apply to hotel general manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your property type, brand experience, and market, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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