General Manager

Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix MidtownPhoenix, AZ, US

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Are you a strategic thinker, strong leader, and results-driven professional? We’re looking for a General Manager to oversee daily operations, drive business performance, and lead a high-performing team. If you’re passionate about building a culture of excellence and operational efficiency, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall hotel operations, ensuring consistent execution across front office, housekeeping, maintenance, and breakfast/guest services
  • Drive guest satisfaction scores (GSS/Press Ganey/OTA reviews) with a focus on post-renovation experience and brand positioning
  • Establish and maintain a strong service culture aligned with Marriott/Fairfield brand standards
  • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and expense control
  • Maximize revenue through effective yield management, rate strategy collaboration, and market positioning
  • Lead, hire, train, and develop department heads and staff to ensure high performance and accountability
  • Implement operational systems and SOPs to stabilize and elevate performance after renovation completion
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and property-level purchasing decisions
  • Ensure full compliance with brand standards, safety regulations, and cleanliness expectations
  • Partner with sales teams to grow corporate, group, and local negotiated business
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs and coordinate with ownership on capital needs
  • Lead daily standups, property inspections, and regular performance reviews
  • Strengthen online reputation through proactive guest engagement and recovery processes
  • Act as primary liaison between ownership, brand representatives, and management company leadership
  • Identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability

Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of hotel management experience, preferably in a General Manager or Assistant General Manager role
  • Prior experience with Marriott International brands strongly preferred (Fairfield, Courtyard, Residence Inn, or similar select-service properties)
  • Proven track record of leading hotel operations, ideally in a renovated, repositioned, or ramp-up property environment
  • Strong understanding of hotel financials, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and expense control
  • Demonstrated ability to drive guest satisfaction scores and improve online reputation (OTA platforms and brand metrics)
  • Experience leading and developing teams, including department heads and hourly associates
  • Strong revenue management awareness with the ability to partner effectively with sales and revenue teams
  • Knowledge of brand standards, quality assurance programs, and operational audits
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with hotel systems (PMS, brand systems, and reporting tools)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred, but not required
  • Preferred: Holds a degree in Business, Management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in a management or leadership role
  • A strong grasp of budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000/year

About Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown

Where timeless classics are woven with modern details. Where business meets pleasure. Even when travelers are global, they can experience the local. As a member of the team, you will become part of our united community where everyone is welcome, we support each other, and every hotel matters.

We provide exactly what guests need in an uncomplicated way. If you are seeking opportunities to put guests at ease in a friendly, genuine, and approachable environment, join our team.

In joining Fairfield, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of yourself.

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