We are working on a retained search for an amazing luxury full-service hospitality company, seeking an all-star Area General Manager to oversee 2 hotels in Louisville, Kentucky.
For this role, the candidate will need to have attributes such as being enthusiastic and being a results-driven manager to lead a strong team, providing quality guidance and mentorship. This role offers an exciting opportunity to live and work in a vibrant cultural hub.
They will relocate the talent, as necessary.
About the Role:
As an Area General Manager, this person will have the autonomy to manage the hotel as if it were your own business, such as P&L responsibility, budget development and management, and cost control. Must have a proven history of achieving strong performance in RevPAR index, and guest satisfaction.
This person must be a tactical, hands-on leader who loves to get involved in the day-to-day operational aspects, as well as a strategic thought leader. Must have a solid passion for creating and providing outstanding guest experiences in the hospitality space.
What We're Looking For:
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, including prior experience as a General Manager with proven history, with ability to provide examples of guest satisfaction numbers increasing, profitability, etc.
- Familiarity with luxury hotel brands and/or industry-leading properties is highly preferred. Ideally, has experience with Food and Beverage components.
- Experience leading a team.
- Multi-unit management experience is ideal.
- Strong expertise in revenue management and sales strategies.
- Flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and execute hotel accounting and financial management.
- Drive revenue growth YOY and enhance guest volume and satisfaction, consistently surpassing revenue targets and guest expectations.
- Leading and managing change initiatives, providing clear direction to the team.
- Training, inspiring, mentoring, and developing career paths for team members for future leadership opportunities.
- Cultivating a guest-focused culture with a positive, solution-driven attitude.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with guests, group organizers, and team members.
- Managing all conflict resolution efforts while fostering effective communication.
If you meet the criteria and thrive on innovation, collaboration, and delivering excellence in every aspect of hotel management and looking for a strong career path to grow, please apply for immediate consideration!
