General Manager

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

$90K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience, with a focus on luxury or full-service hotels.
  • Proven success in managing complex hotel operations with strong financial outcomes.
  • Exceptional leadership skills and a history of cultivating high-performing teams.
  • Strong business acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
  • Effective communication skills for relationship building with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, emphasizing operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all hotel operations including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, and Finance.
  • Develop strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
  • Foster a culture of outstanding guest service and employee engagement.
  • Mentor and develop the leadership team and create growth opportunities.
  • Ensure operational excellence and adherence to brand standards.
  • Build and maintain relationships with ownership and community stakeholders.
  • Analyze market trends and optimize business performance.

Benefits

  • Multiple tiers of medical coverage.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • 24/7 Teledoc services.
  • Free maintenance medications.
  • Pet insurance options.
  • Hotel discounts for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid time off for various needs (vacation, sick, bereavement, holidays).
  • 401K matching program.
Full Job Description
Property Description

Overview

Are you a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences, building high-performing teams, and driving business results? Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking an inspiring and visionary General Manager to lead the iconic Asher Adams in the heart of Salt Lake City.

This is a rare opportunity to oversee one of the city's most distinctive luxury lifestyle destinations-where history, design, and elevated hospitality come together to create unforgettable experiences for guests and team members alike.

As General Manager, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader of the property, responsible for driving financial performance, cultivating an exceptional culture, and ensuring every aspect of the guest journey reflects the unique spirit of Asher Adams. You will partner closely with ownership and Davidson leadership to position the hotel as a market leader while inspiring a passionate team dedicated to excellence.
What You'll Do
  • Provide overall leadership for all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Engineering
  • Develop and execute strategic business plans that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share
  • Foster a culture centered on exceptional guest service, accountability, innovation, and employee engagement
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a talented leadership team while creating opportunities for growth throughout the organization
  • Maintain the highest standards of operational excellence, service delivery, and brand execution
  • Build strong relationships with ownership, community partners, and key stakeholders
  • Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and business opportunities to maximize performance
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and revenue optimization strategies
  • Champion the unique identity and guest experience that make Asher Adams a destination within Salt Lake City
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including experience as a General Manager of a full-service or luxury hotel
  • Proven success leading complex hotel operations and delivering strong financial results
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams
  • Strong business acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasting, revenue strategy, and profitability
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style and passion for operational excellence
  • Results-oriented decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
  • A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and associates alike

If you're ready to leave your mark on one of Salt Lake City's most exciting hospitality destinations, we invite you to explore this extraordinary opportunity with Asher Adams and Davidson Hospitality Group.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
  • Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 24/7 Teledoc service
  • Free Maintenance Medications
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
  • 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

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