Hotel General Manager

Holiday Inn Express VermilionVermilion, OH, US

Posted 2 months ago

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to lead our team and provide the best service for our guests as the next general manager of our busy hotel. Do you enjoy bringing new and creative ideas to help drive revenue and building strong relationships with guests to gain repeat business? Our ideal candidate brings a high standard of service quality along with at least 5 or more years of hospitality experience, preferably in a hotel management role. As the general manager, you will oversee HR matters, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, coaching/counseling, and performance management. If this describes you, apply today!

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Building (Primary Focus)

  • Take full ownership of recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining team members in a competitive labor market
  • Lead from the front by working alongside the team when needed to maintain service standards
  • Build a respectful, consistent, and accountable work culture that encourages retention
  • Develop department leads and cross-train team members to support operational stability
  • Create schedules that balance labor control with realistic coverage needs

Hotel Operations & Guest Experience

  • Oversee daily operations of a 66-room limited-service hotel
  • Ensure guest satisfaction scores, online reviews, and brand standards remain strong despite staffing challenges
  • Personally resolve guest issues and service recoveries when necessary
  • Conduct routine inspections of rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented property at all times

Financial & Administrative Ownership

  • Manage labor costs, overtime, and productivity in alignment with budget realities
  • Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and reporting
  • Control expenses while ensuring the hotel remains operationally sound
  • Manage purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships

Sales, Community & Brand

  • Build relationships with local businesses and community partners
  • Represent the hotel professionally in the local market
  • Execute brand initiatives and prepare for brand inspections
  • Maintain full compliance with IHG standards, company policies, and safety regulations

Qualifications

Required

  • Proven experience leading a hotel with staffing challenges
  • Minimum 2–3 years of hotel management experience, preferably as a GM or Assistant GM
  • Strong hands-on leadership style; comfortable being operationally involved
  • Experience recruiting, training, and stabilizing hourly hotel teams
  • Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused under pressure
  • Strong guest service instincts and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Strongly Preferred

  • Experience in limited-service hotels (50–100 rooms)
  • Prior Holiday Inn Express or IHG brand experience
  • Background in markets with tight labor availability
  • Leaders who enjoy building structure where it doesn’t yet exist

Compensation

$58,000 - $72,000/year

About Holiday Inn Express Vermilion

Structure Hospitality is a Utah-based hotel management company that believes strong teams build strong hotels. We take a hands-on approach to operations, working closely with our General Managers to drive performance, build stable teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We don’t believe in managing from a distance. Our leadership team provides clear expectations, operational support, and ongoing guidance-especially in challenging markets. At Structure Hospitality, we invest in our people, knowing that consistency, accountability, and respect are the foundation of long-term success for our hotels and our partners.

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