Hotel General Manager Salinas, CA

Providence Hospitality Partners (PHP) is a distinguished hotel management company established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Known for its expert management and commitment to excellence, PHP has garnered a strong reputation in the hospitality industry. They manage a diverse portfolio of properties, including well-known branded hotels, with a focus on creating exceptional guest experiences while maximizing operational efficiencies. PHP operates hotels where every visitor desires to stay, every associate aspires to work, and every investor sees value in ownership. PHP emphasizes a corporate culture built on teamwork, integrity, a strong work ethic, commitment to service, and promoting a balanced work environment that supports both personal and professional growth. The company prioritizes community well-being and encourages proactive engagement and contributions from its associates to enhance their local environment. The company has recently been appointed as the new management company for the Hampton Inn and Suites in Salinas, California, and is actively seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager with Hilton brand experience to lead this property. This leadership role is designed for an individual with creativity, innovation, and energy, who remains committed to upholding all brand standards and delivering consistently on the Hilton promise. The General Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive direction and coordination of all hotel operations, aiming to achieve optimum operational efficiency, maximize profitability, and ensure outstanding guest satisfaction. The General Manager's role is pivotal in maintaining exceptional service standards by swiftly addressing guest and associate concerns and continuously exploring opportunities to enhance the overall hotel experience. This role requires supervising all departments to ensure they collaborate efficiently and productively, driving the hotel's operational success. Key responsibilities include managing the hotel operating budget and marketing plans, maximizing profitability without compromising service quality, overseeing capital budgeting, and delivering an exceptional workplace environment for associates with clear goals, performance accountability, and staffing adequacy. The General Manager plans, develops, and implements organizational goals and policies, coordinating departmental activities to ensure smooth operations. This leader also directs promotional efforts to develop new markets, increases market share, and strengthens the competitive position in the hospitality industry. The role requires a hands-on approach to budget analysis, administrative collaboration, and strategic communication with regional directors to outline necessary operational changes. Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing hotel management and staff, encompassing interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, performance reviews, discipline, and problem resolution. The ideal candidate has prior General Manager experience, preferably within Hilton brands, alongside a demonstrated ability to foster a team-focused and positive work environment. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building skills are imperative to motivate employees and maintain high operational standards. The position demands a strategic thinker with competencies that include technical skills development, change management, delegation, leadership, personnel management, business acumen, commitment to diversity and ethics, and the ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions. Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking, sitting, dexterity for computer use, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $104,000 annually with up to 30% bonus potential. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and hotel discounts by brand.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three or more years of previous General Manager experience at a hotel
• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Ability to sit frequently
• Ability to use hand and finger dexterity and visual acuity for computer operations
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or carry items less than 25 pounds