Hotel General Manager

Ascent Hospitality Management

• $80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Hotel General Manager or in senior hotel operations
  • Strong background in full-service hotel operations
  • Ability to lead teams towards financial and operational goals
  • Expertise in hotel sales, guest service, and revenue management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for team development and fostering a positive culture
  • Preferred experience with Hilton brands and a degree in Hospitality or Business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily hotel operations and enhance guest experiences
  • Coach and develop department heads and team members
  • Drive hotel performance metrics including revenue and occupancy
  • Create and implement strategies for business growth and market presence
  • Foster relationships with guests, clients, and community partners
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations to optimize market opportunities
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and uphold exceptional service standards
  • Analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards and operational procedures
  • Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members
  • Manage strategic planning and operational meetings
  • Represent the hotel within the local business community.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Insurance plan options
  • Hotel team member discounts
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive corporate leadership team
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on hotel performance.
Full Job Description
Position/Role: General Manager
Location: Montgomery, AL
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually + Bonus Potential
Relocation Assistance Available
(Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background.)
Lead the Team. Elevate the Guest Experience. Drive Results.

About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an experienced, energetic, and results-driven General Manager to lead the DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery team.

As General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the hotel's day-to-day operations, develop a high-performing team, drive financial results, and create an exceptional guest experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing talent, growing revenue, and making a visible impact on hotel performance.

We are looking to hire urgently and are open to discussing compensation for the right candidate. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Employee Perks & Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Insurance Plan Options
• Hotel Team Member Discounts
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Corporate Leadership Team
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Hotel Performance
What You Will Do
• Lead and oversee the hotel's daily operations, financial performance, and overall guest experience.
• Set clear expectations and provide leadership, coaching, and development to department heads and hotel team members.
• Drive revenue, profitability, occupancy, ADR, and overall hotel performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase business, strengthen market presence, and achieve financial goals.
• Build strong relationships with guests, clients, community partners, vendors, and key accounts.
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to maximize group, corporate, and local market opportunities.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and ensure a consistent commitment to exceptional service.
• Review financial reports, budgets, forecasts, labor costs, and operating results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, company policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Recruit, retain, recognize, and develop talented team members while creating a positive and engaging hotel culture.
• Lead hotel meetings, performance reviews, operational initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, profitability, and team engagement.
• Represent the hotel and Ascent Hospitality professionally within the Montgomery business and community network.
What We Are Looking For
• Proven experience as a Hotel General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hotel operations leader.
• Strong background in full-service hotel operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve financial and operational goals.
• Strong understanding of hotel sales, operations, guest service, budgeting, and revenue performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for developing people and creating a strong hotel culture.
• Highly organized, accountable, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with ownership, corporate leadership, team members, guests, and community partners.
• Hilton brand experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Lead with Purpose. Build Great Teams. Drive Success.

This is more than a General Manager position, it is an opportunity to lead a strong hospitality team, influence hotel performance, develop future leaders, and make a lasting impact.

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