General Manager

Fairfield Inn & Suites; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites in Draper, UT, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead operations for a 66-room hotel entering a brand conversion to City Express by Marriott. This role emphasizes strong financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team leadership.

The GM will oversee budgeting, revenue management, and brand compliance while coordinating with owners, brand representatives, and contractors to ensure a smooth transition and excellent service.

Qualifications

• MCGM certification required or able to obtain within timeframe.
• Minimum 3-5 years of General Manager experience.
• Experience with select-service hotels preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with proven revenue and profitability results.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with PMS, revenue mgmt, and Marriott operating standards.
• Renovation or brand conversion experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for hotel's daily operations and performance.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and align with Marriott brand standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and expenses.
• Maintain compliance with brand standards and policies.
• Lead conversion from Fairfield by Marriott to City Express by Marriott.
• Build relationships with local businesses and key accounts.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

MCGM certification

Hotel GM experience

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication skills

PMS & Revenue management

Brand conversion experience

Education

MCGM certification

Tools

Property Management System (PMS)

Revenue management systems

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number: 26096872

Job Category: Property Leadership

Location: 12117 S State St, Draper, Utah, United States, 84020 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely?: N

Position Type: Management

Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Expiration Date: 09/18/2026

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Assurance Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

General Manager - Fairfield by Marriott

Location: Draper, UT

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven General Manager to lead our 66-room Fairfield by Marriott, which is entering an exciting new chapter as it transitions to the City Express by Marriott brand. This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives on leading change, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of hotel operations, including financial performance, team leadership, guest satisfaction, sales initiatives, and brand compliance. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role throughout the property's conversion, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining high service standards and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the hotel's daily operations.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share through effective financial management.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team focused on service excellence.
• Ensure outstanding guest satisfaction and consistently meet or exceed Marriott brand quality standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and expense management.
• Maintain compliance with Marriott brand standards, company policies, and all applicable regulations.
• Lead the property's conversion from Fairfield by Marriott to City Express by Marriott, coordinating with ownership, brand representatives, contractors, and vendors to ensure a successful transition.
• Develop strong relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and key accounts to increase market presence.
• Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Marriott Certified General Manager (MCGM) certification required (or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe if approved by ownership).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hotel General Manager experience, preferably with Marriott or another nationally recognized hotel brand.
• Experience managing select-service hotels preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with a proven record of achieving revenue and profitability goals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain team members.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with hotel property management systems, revenue management principles, and Marriott operating standards.
• Previous hotel renovation or brand conversion experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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