Area General Manager - Tusayan Hotels

Xanterra Travel Collection; Tusayan (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Discounted meals

Employee discounts to Xanterra venues

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection in Tusayan, near Grand Canyon National Park, seeks an Area General Manager to oversee operations for the Grand Hotel and Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites. You will drive guest satisfaction, financial performance, and staff engagement across lodging, F&B, retail and services.

You will lead budgeting, revenue optimization, and a seasonal workforce while upholding Xanterra’s values. The role emphasizes strategic planning, operational excellence, and a commitment to memorable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or hotel management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive hospitality leadership experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for two Tusayan properties, ensuring guest satisfaction and financial performance.
• Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, and housing programs for a seasonal workforce.
• Develop strategic objectives, operating standards, and budgets for both properties.
• Drive revenue growth through front- and back-of-house collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management.
• Foster a service-oriented culture that aligns with company values and guest expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

HR leadership

Seasonal workforce management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or hotel management

Tools

Infor Cloudsuite

Dayforce

Opera PMS

Job description

Overview

Join our Leadership Team in Tusayan! Are you enthusiastic about creating unforgettable guest experiences? This position oversees operations for both the Grand Hotel in Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites in Tusayan, including lodging, retail, food and beverage, and related guest services.

As our employee, you receive affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection in Tusayan, near Grand Canyon National Park, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The Grand Hotel in Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites in Tusayan are operated by Xanterra Travel Collection, a global travel and hospitality company and the nation’s largest operator of park-based hotels, restaurants, and stores. Xanterra’s operations encompass some of the most spectacular and iconic places on Earth. Xanterra takes pride in combining these dramatic settings, landmark buildings, and global travel experiences with truly exceptional service. We seek leaders with a passion for hospitality who exemplify our twelve values: leadership, respect, candor, guest service, attitude, teamwork, environment, community, innovation, honesty and integrity, and profitability.

Job Summary

The Area General Manager is responsible for the success of operations at both the Grand Hotel in Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites in Tusayan, including meeting and exceeding the business objectives of each property and the combined Tusayan operation.

Responsibilities

• Financial Achievement: Achieve and exceed financial goals to ownership. Responsible for business plan, annual budget, capital plan execution, financial reports and forecasting, labor management, expense control and diligent accounting practices.


• Human Resources Strategy: Partner with Human Resources to ensure effective hiring practices, implement employee culture improvements, enhance employee recreation activities for all employees (all employees live on site), training initiatives, scheduling practices and housing maintenance programs.


• Multi-Property Operations and Infrastructure Management: Provide hands‑on oversight of both Tusayan hotel operations in a remote destination, including lodging, food and beverage, retail, guest services, and facility maintenance. Establish consistent operating standards while addressing the distinct needs of each property.


• Top-Line Revenue Delivery: Lead revenue growth strategies for both Tusayan hotel properties. Partner with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Operations to maximize occupancy, rate, food and beverage, retail, and other revenue streams. Monitor market trends, business opportunities, and demand patterns to drive revenue growth and achieve financial objectives.


• Service Culture: Create and maintain service standards and expectations across all guest-facing and support functions at both properties. Ensure the service approach reflects the positioning of each hotel while maintaining consistent expectations for hospitality, cleanliness, responsiveness, and problem resolution. Inspire a positive service culture and guest experience, and provide a work environment in which employees can thrive.


• Strategic Objectives: Develop strategic objectives, tactical implementation plans, and communication processes for each hotel and the combined Tusayan operation. Align property leadership teams, resources, and priorities to ensure program success.


• Inspirational Leadership: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all business partners and associates. Set the example through own behavior and attitude.


• Sustainability: Support company sustainability objectives through responsible energy and water use, waste reduction, purchasing practices, building maintenance, food and beverage operations, and employee education.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven success establishing strategic goals, the ability to hold others accountable, and drive results.


• Ability to provide direction and/or solve complex problems and multiple issues simultaneously.


• Can make good decisions based upon the analysis and feedback of others.


• Strong relationship & communication skills. Able to convey ideas effectively to a variety of audiences, establish effective relationships, and inspire others.


• Strong financial acumen and demonstrated experience with overseeing multiple complex projects.


• Experience in managing a seasonal, diverse workforce.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in hospitality or hotel management, business administration, finance or similar field of study preferred.


• 10+ years of progressive previous hospitality leadership experience, with 5+ or more years in a senior leadership role. Previous experience with seasonal workforces a plus.


• Strong financial acumen and demonstrated experience with managing complex capital projects.


• Strong relationship & communication skills. Able to convey ideas effectively to a variety of audiences and establish effective relationships.


• Proficient with MS Office desktop software. Additional software tools used are Infor Cloudsuite, Dayforce payroll and timekeeping, and Opera PMS.

Other duties: Please note that job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience. Includes incentive plan. Housing provided.

Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Plan, Education Assistance.

EEO: Xanterra is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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