DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Hotel General Manager - Pre-Opening | Hyatt Studios Venice, FL
Company: A&R Hospitality
Location: Venice, Florida (Sarasota County) - On-site
Employment Type: Full-time | Salaried, Exempt
Start Date: Immediate (hotel opening targeted for February 2027)
Reports To: Regional Director of Operations
What You'll DoPre-Opening & Hotel Opening Leadership- Lead the full pre-opening process from construction through grand opening, in partnership with ownership, Hyatt brand, and regional operations teams
- Build and manage the pre-opening budget, critical path timeline, and opening checklists
- Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train the entire opening team, including Assistant General Manager, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and sales
- Set up hotel systems and technology, including the property management system (PMS), revenue management tools, and back-office and accounting platforms
- Coordinate with construction, design, and project management teams on FF&E, OS&E, punch lists, inspections, and turnover readiness
- Select and negotiate with vendors and contractors, and establish purchasing and inventory controls
- Complete Hyatt brand training and certifications, and open the hotel in full compliance with Hyatt brand standards
- Drive pre-opening sales by building a base of extended-stay, corporate, and local accounts before the doors open
Hotel Operations- Oversee day-to-day hotel operations across front office, guest services, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and engineering
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive guest satisfaction scores (GSS), online reviews, and guest loyalty
- Maintain quality assurance, brand standards, and audit readiness
- Lead preventative maintenance programs, protect the physical asset, and support capital planning (CapEx)
- Ensure safety, security, risk management, OSHA, and health code compliance
- Lead hurricane preparedness and emergency response planning for a Gulf Coast property
Financial Performance & P&L Ownership- Own the hotel P&L, annual operating budget, and monthly forecasting
- Drive top-line revenue while controlling labor, payroll, and operating costs to maximize GOP, flow-through, and NOI
- Monitor and grow occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, and benchmark against the competitive set using STR reports
- Partner with revenue management on pricing strategy, distribution, and channel mix
Sales & Business Development- Build the hotel's local sales strategy and win extended-stay and long-term business, including corporate relocation, healthcare and travel nurses, construction crews, insurance and displaced-guest housing, government, and seasonal snowbird travelers
- Develop relationships with area businesses, hospitals, contractors, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, and community partners
- Represent the hotel as its leader and ambassador in the Venice, Nokomis, North Port, and Sarasota communities
Team Leadership & Culture- Build a high-performing, cross-trained, and engaged team from day one
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, and create a culture of accountability, service, and promotion from within
- Manage scheduling, labor productivity, performance management, and HR compliance
- Lead by example and pitch in at the front desk or in housekeeping whenever the team needs it
What You Bring- 2-3+ years of hotel management experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Hotel Manager, or Director of Operations
- Strong command of front office, rooms division, and housekeeping operations
- Proven P&L management, budgeting, and cost control in a lean operating model
- Working knowledge of hotel KPIs, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, GOP, and STR
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with hotel PMS and reporting systems
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and on-call
Bonus Points- Pre-opening, hotel opening, new-build, or conversion experience
- Extended-stay hotel experience (Hyatt House, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, TownePlace Suites, Residence Inn, Staybridge Suites, or similar)
- Select-service or limited-service hotel experience with a major brand (Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, or IHG)
- Experience with Hyatt brand standards and systems
- Florida or Gulf Coast hotel experience, including hurricane season operations
- Hospitality management degree or equivalent experience
Total Compensation & Benefits- Competitive Base Salary with Performance Bonus potential
- Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision for you and eligible dependents, starting the 1st of the month after 60 days
- 401(k) plan: Eligible after six months
- Paid time off: Accrues based on years of service, available after 90 days
- Paid holidays: Per the company's published schedule
- Supplemental insurance: Optional coverage through Principal
- Telehealth: Low-cost virtual care through Recuro
- Employee Assistance Program
- Expense reimbursement for approved business expenses
All benefits are subject to applicable policies, eligibility requirements, and future modification.
Why Venice?Venice sits in Sarasota County, on Florida's Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Port Charlotte. It's a growing market with year-round demand from healthcare, construction, corporate relocation, and seasonal travel, and it comes with beaches, small-town charm, and Gulf Coast sunsets.
Physical RequirementsThis is an active, hands-on role. It requires regularly standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as moving throughout the property.
Ready to open a hotel? Apply today and help launch Hyatt Studios Venice.
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REQUIREMENTSA&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.
