District Manager

Gulf Coast Hotel Management Inc; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based quarterly bonus

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

Auto allowance/mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. is seeking a District Manager to oversee 4 to 5 extended-stay hotels along Florida's fast-growing I-4 corridor, including open, late-stage development, and active construction properties.

The role is home-based/field, with residency in the Greater Orlando area and approximately 60% travel across the state. You will drive revenue, control labor and operating costs, mentor General Managers, and partner with local sales teams to grow occupancy and market share

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-location leadership within extended-stay hospitality preferred.
• Residence within Greater Orlando / Central Florida area required.
• Frequent travel within Florida (~60%) expected.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to inspire teams.
• High integrity and emotional intelligence essential to management style.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and optimize labor and operating costs across all assigned hotels.
• Maintain guest satisfaction and ensure compliance with company and franchise standards.
• Mentor General Managers and build an honest, accountable team culture.
• Partner with local sales initiatives to maximize occupancy and market share.
• Play a key role in onboarding and opening new properties as they transition to operations.

Skills

Multi-location leadership

Hospitality experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Job description

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District Manager

Full Time Professional Orlando, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4552

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. is a dynamic, growing, and evolving employer. While our hotels are primarily places to work and earn a living, we offer far more than just a paycheck! We provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere where you can truly work, grow, advance, and build a career. We care deeply about our Team and are fundamentally committed to supporting our Associates.

As a District Manager, you will be at the forefront of the exciting new ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham rollout, commanding an evolving portfolio with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Overview

The District Manager provides operational oversight for 4 to 5 extended-stay hotel locations primarily along Florida's fast-growing I-4 corridor. This unique portfolio includes properties currently open, in late-stage development, and under active construction. As our footprint expands, this role carries a strong probability of geographic growth and added property responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Results: Maximize revenue, control labor and operating costs, and optimize bottom-line profits across all assigned hotels.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain guest satisfaction while ensuring full compliance with both company and franchise standards.
• Talent Leadership: Oversee property-level staffing, mentor General Managers, and foster an environment rooted in honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• Sales & Growth: Partner with and support localized sales initiatives to maximize regional occupancy and market share.
• New Openings: Play an active, vital role in successfully onboarding and opening new construction properties as they transition into active operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven multi-location experience is preferred, specifically within the extended-stay hotel sector or a closely related hospitality environment.
• Location: This is a home-based/field role. Candidates must permanently reside within the Greater Orlando / Central Florida area.
• Travel: Ability to handle frequent and sometimes extended travel within the State of Florida (approximately 60% travel required).
• Leadership Style: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of motivating and inspiring diverse teams in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
• Core Values: Candidates must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, with honesty and integrity serving as the absolute foundation of their management style.
• Performance-based quarterly bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Auto allowance/mileage reimbursement program