General Manager

Main and Vine; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Main & Vine in Lexington, KY is seeking a General Manager to lead hotel operations spanning Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Banquets, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering. You will ensure an exceptional guest experience while driving profitability and staff development.

The role requires a college degree and five years of hotel operations experience, plus strong communication, attention to detail, budget mastery, and proficiency with hotel information systems.

Qualifications

• College degree
• Five years of related hotel operations experience
• Located in or near Nashville, Tennessee
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to meet or exceed the hotel's financial budget and guest service goals
• Develop managers professionally and personally
• Establish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are followed
• Motivate staff to maintain a productive, positive and safe work environment
• Schedule staff to meet guest needs while managing labor budgets
• Oversee HR and accounting functions, budgeting and forecasting
• Assist in developing annual marketing plans and revenue strategies
• Participate in weekly revenue management and sales strategy calls
• Ensure staff training to hotel standards across departments
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings to keep teams informed
• Maintain cleanliness and inspect areas to meet standards
• Manage inventories for housekeeping and front office items
• Coordinate with Engineering on maintenance and equipment
• Stay updated on competition and hospitality trends
• Maintain flexible scheduling to cover shifts
• Review assignments and follow up with managers

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Budget/profitability knowledge

Hotel IT systems proficiency

Education

College degree

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The General Manager located in the Nashville, Tennessee area is responsible for the successful operation and administration of all hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Banquets, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering. The General Manager is responsible for the overall guest experience and financial accuracy of the Hotel to include supervision, training, coaching, motivation, and policy implementation. The General Manager must ensure an awareness of all departments throughout the Hotel; ensuring a consistent focus on providing exceptional guest experience while maximizing department profitability at the same time.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to meet or exceed the hotel's financial budget and guest service goals
• Work closely with managers and supervisors to develop them both personally and professionally
• Establish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are followed
• Motivate the hotel staff to maintain a productive, positive and safe work environment. Ensure that all employees consistently comply with all Fire Department Safety codes and OSHA guidelines
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of hotel staff to ensure guest needs while ensuring labor budgets are withheld
• Responsible for all property based Human Resources and accounting functions, including monthly forecasting and reporting, cash flow and annual budget writing
• Assist in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenue
• Participate in weekly revenue management and sales strategies calls
• Ensure the operations staff, supervisors and management are properly trained to standards and able to carry out the operations of each function of their department
• Conduct daily stand‑up meetings with management/staff to ensure employees are informed
• Ensure that cleanliness and conditions of each area meet designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basis
• Ensure that an accurate inventory is completed for housekeeping and front office amenities and supplies, standard guest room items, linen, food and beverage items, etc
• Work with engineering to ensure that all equipment within the guest rooms and all operational departments within the hotel are functioning properly and are part of an effective preventative maintenance program
• Keep abreast of the competition, local events, and hospitality trends
• Maintain a flexible schedule that can work any shift and assist with staff coverage in the instance of call-offs
• Review status of assignments and any follow‑up action with manager and/or on‑coming shift supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree and five years of related experience in hotel operations
• Located in or near Nashville, Tennessee.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Complete understanding of profitability and budget goals
• Computer skills required - experience with hotel information systems required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing/walking for extended periods
• Working in fast‑paced environments

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

ABOUT MAIN & VINE (LEXINGTON, KY)

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Main & Vine Hospitality Management Group partners with hotel and restaurant owners who value relationships as much as results. Named for the hotel situated between Main and Vine Streets, where our founder's career began, our company is defined by a personal connection to place. We pair this perspective with a hands‑on approach and a century of shared expertise, delivering the practical systems and leadership necessary for owners, teams, and properties to reach their full potential.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position General Manager

Number of Openings 1

Hiring Manager(s) Lauren Burns

Req Number MAN-26-00008

Location Main

This position is currently accepting applications.