Dynamic Hotel General Manager – F&B & Guest Experience

Davidson Hospitality Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead all hotel operations, including Rooms, F&B, Sales, Marketing, Finance and HR. You will drive revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction while building a high-performance team in a fast-paced, lifestyle hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a GM in a full-service hotel or resort, with notable F&B leadership experience and a hands-on leadership style that motivates staff and delivers memorable guest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel or resort.
• Strong F&B leadership experience with understanding of F&B operations, financial performance, and revenue generation.
• Demonstrated success managing hotel operations, budgets, revenue, and expenses.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to translate performance data into actionable strategies.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly visible and hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to effectively partner with Davidson, ownership, and property leadership to achieve shared business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and overall financial performance through strategic business planning and execution.
• Provide strong leadership to department heads and associates, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and exceptional service.
• Oversee and elevate Food & Beverage operations, ensuring quality, consistency, profitability, and an outstanding guest experience.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with ownership, Davidson leadership, guests, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure operational standards, brand expectations, and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial management while identifying opportunities to maximize revenue and control expenses.
• Inspire a high-energy, guest-focused culture that reflects the Margaritaville experience.

Skills

Leadership

F&B leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

People management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead all hotel operations, including Rooms, F&B, Sales, Marketing, Finance and HR. You will drive revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction while building a high-performance team in a fast-paced, lifestyle hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a GM in a full-service hotel or resort, with notable F&B leadership experience and a hands-on leadership style that motivates staff and delivers memorable guest