General Manager

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial General Manager (Hotel General Manager, GM) to lead the opening and ongoing operation of a brand-new Home2 Suites by Hilton, an award-winning extended-stay brand. This is a unique opportunity to pre-open, launch, and operate a modern, upscale extended-stay hotel while building a high-performance culture from the ground up.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality leader with strong Hilton brand experience, proven extended stay operations expertise, and a passion for driving guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and operational excellence.

Pre-Opening & Launch

• Lead all pre-opening activities, including hiring, training, brand compliance, and opening readiness
• Coordinate with ownership, contractors, brand representatives, and vendors to ensure a successful opening
• Develop opening budgets, operating plans, and staffing models
• Implement Hilton brand standards, SOPs, and service culture

Operations Leadership

• Oversee all hotel operations including front office, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, and food & beverage (breakfast/bar)
• Ensure consistent delivery of Hilton brand standards and guest experience scores
• Drive strong Hilton Honors enrollment, guest satisfaction, and online reputation
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-maintained property conditions

Financial & Revenue Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Maximize RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy through effective pricing, inventory, and channel management
• Control labor and operating expenses to achieve profitability targets
• Partner with revenue management and ownership to execute pricing and distribution strategies

Sales & Market Positioning

• Lead local sales efforts targeting corporate, extended stay, medical, relocation, and project-based business
• Build relationships with local businesses, hospitals, universities, and economic development organizations
• Represent the hotel within the community and professional associations

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing hotel team
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
• Conduct performance evaluations and create development plans

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, local regulations, and safety requirements
• Oversee preventative maintenance and life-safety programs

• Minimum 3–5 years as a Hotel General Manager or Assistant General Manager
• Experience with extended stay or select-service hotels strongly preferred
• Hilton brand experience (Home2 Suites, Hampton, Homewood Suites, Tru, etc.) highly desirable
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&Ls
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Pre-opening experience a plus

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth within a growing hospitality organization
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new hotel from day one

You’ll play a key role in establishing a flagship extended-stay hotel in a growing market while building a team and culture you can be proud of. If you are a results-driven hospitality professional who enjoys building something from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Apply directly on LinkedIn or submit your resume for confidential consideration.