General Manager

Holiday-Inn; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

Holiday-Inn in Lincoln, NE seeks an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations of our hotel, ensuring guest satisfaction and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a track record in hotel leadership and prior IHG-brand experience.

You will oversee front office, F&B, housekeeping, and maintenance, develop budgets, coach managers, and ensure compliance with brand standards while driving revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hotel management experience, preferably as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Proven ability to meet financial and guest satisfaction goals.
• Experience with IHG-branded hotels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel operations including front office, F&B, maintenance, and sales.
• Maintain IHG brand standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Coach and develop department managers and staff.
• Drive revenue and profitability through budgeting and cost control.
• Monitor financial performance, forecast, and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with IHG policies and local regulations.
• Foster teamwork and service-excellence in the workplace.
• Develop strategies to improve guest satisfaction and market performance.

Skills

IHG experience

Hotel management

Revenue management

Budgeting

Labor management

Leadership

PMS software

MS Office

Tools

PMS software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operations of our Holiday Inn property. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hotel leadership, exceptional guest service skills, and strong financial and operational management experience. Previous experience managing or working within an IHG-branded hotel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, and sales.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences while maintaining IHG brand standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and team members.
• Drive revenue growth and maximize profitability through effective budgeting and cost control.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with IHG policies, brand standards, and local regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve guest satisfaction and market performance.

Qualifications

• Required: Previous management experience with an IHG-branded hotel (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, or other IHG brands).
• Minimum 3–5 years of hotel management experience, preferably as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, revenue management, budgeting, and labor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to achieve financial and guest satisfaction goals.
• Proficiency with hotel property management systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Required Experience: Applicants must have prior IHG hotel experience. Candidates without IHG brand experience will not be considered.