Columbia Hospitality

General Manager | Graystone

Columbia Hospitality$115K — $125K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of progressive General Manager experience in a comparable property.
  • 2+ years managing common-interest communities, partnering with boards or ownership groups.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and expense control.
  • Effective communication skills for writing reports and contracts and interacting with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficient in people management, including coaching, motivating, and scheduling staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic oversight across community operations, financials, and resident satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with budgets and approve association expenses in a timely manner.
  • Supervise all maintenance and emergency repair processes for community facilities.
  • Promote exceptional resident services through team management and training.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with community organizations and public officials.

Benefits

  • Get paid daily through flexible payment options.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay to ensure work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus disability coverage.
  • Opportunities for career growth through committee and task force participation.
  • Discounted lodging, dining, and retail perks to enhance the employee experience.
Full Job Description
General Manager | Graystone

Columbia Hospitality Residential Services is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead the team at Graystone, one of Seattle's premier luxury residential communities. We're looking for a trusted leader who is passionate about creating exceptional resident experiences, building strong relationships with homeowners, board members, and vendors, and fostering an engaged, high-performing team. As General Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the community, including operations, financial performance, governance, risk management, and resident satisfaction.

Let's start off with the most important part-what's in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
  • Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 DOE
  • Cellphone Allowance
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
  • Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
  • Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
  • HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
  • Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
  • Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
  • Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
  • Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
  • Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)


What you'll do:

The Brass Tacks
  • Adheres to the annual budgeted expenses
  • Collaborating with accounting to complete the monthly financial report
  • Timely review and approval of all association expenses
  • Responsible for all processes and procedures for routine, preventative and emergency maintenance and repairs of the common area facility, systems and equipment
  • Ensure that all team members provide residents and guests with exceptional services
  • Ensure that the building's physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are functioning efficiently.
  • Ensure that all required building and system inspections are completed in a timely fashion
  • Ensure the safety and security of all residents and team members
  • Ensure the security, cleanliness, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance of established procedures and budgets
  • Effectively manage a team including but not limited to recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing performance of housekeeping, concierge, and maintenance professionals
  • Able to work into the evening, nights, weekends, as required
  • Able to provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner
  • Respond to after-hour calls as necessary
  • Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately
  • Provides overall direction, coordination and leadership for all departments in the property
  • Direct liaison to all community organizations, city officials, industry associations and public relations entities
  • Ensures all applicable standards, policies and procedures are fully implemented in all departments
  • Participates in preparation of the annual operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the property
  • Creates and monitors annual operating goals, addressing all the drivers (Financial, Resident, Infrastructure, and Learning and Growth)
  • Works with department leaders to meet or exceed established budgetary guidelines.
  • Reviews and approves operating expenses.
  • Directs the accurate and on-time preparation, production and distribution of all required reports
  • Protects and enhances the value of all property assets through appropriate programs in maintenance, security, emergency preparedness, housekeeping and capital improvements
  • Analyzes resident feedback and discusses findings with department leaders. Institutes changes and upgrades in service as necessary
  • Promotes the property by building and maintaining an active and visible position in the local community and with industry partners
  • Provides timely formal assessment of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures
  • Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed

The Nitty Gritty
  • At least 5 years progressive experience in a General Manager role at a property of similar size and level of service
  • 2+ years of experience managing common-interest communities (condominiums, HOAs) with direct partnerships with board of directors, developers, or ownership groups strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and regulations
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write contracts, reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests or the general public
  • Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, forecasting and analysis of financial statements
  • Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building
  • Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.


Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you'll work:

Perfectly at home in Seattle's historic First Hill neighborhood, where heritage buildings and tree-lined streets blend perfectly with modern architecture, The Graystone is an elegant collection of one-of-a-kind condominium residences that embody Seattle's relaxed and refined lifestyle.

About Columbia Hospitality

Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality management and consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer and has since grown to manage over 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers in the United States. Columbia Hospitality provides a range of services including hotel management, food and beverage management, and event planning. The company has been recognized for its excellence in hospitality by numerous organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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