General Manager

Century City Hotels; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (Multi-Tier)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Century City Hotel in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead pre-opening, opening, and stabilization of a luxury property in Century City. The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic vision, and a strong ownership partnership to deliver Forbes Five‑Star caliber service.

You will oversee an integrated team of 350–400 colleagues across Rooms, F&B, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and HR, shaping culture, guest experience, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including 5+ years as a General Manager in a full-service or luxury property.
• Proven success leading a hotel opening or major renovation within the luxury or upper-upscale segment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an active ownership group, balancing transparency, diplomacy, and accountability.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance and revenue strategies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire large, diverse teams and build a high‑performance culture.
• Strategic mindset paired with operational discipline—comfortable leading both vision and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases with a focus on service excellence.
• Partner closely with ownership, aligning on standards, financial performance, and long-term vision.
• Set a luxury, guest-centric culture rooted in personalized service and attention to detail.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a best-in-class team of 350–400 members.
• Oversee all hotel operations across Rooms, F&B, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and HR.
• Lead pre-opening initiatives including P&L development, planning, recruitment, vendor selection, and SOPs.
• Position Century City Hotel within the luxury segment with strong guest satisfaction and financial performance.
• Act as ambassador engaging with ownership, stakeholders, community, and media.

Skills

Hotel leadership

GM experience

P&L management

Financial acumen

Communication

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of Century City, this newly reimagined luxury hotel is undergoing a full transformation ahead of its anticipated early-2027 debut. Designed to bring a fresh perspective to modern, understated luxury in Los Angeles, the hotel will feature approximately 360 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, a lively lobby bar, a signature restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, and lounge with sweeping city views—creating a vibrant destination for both travelers and locals.

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality leader to open and lead Century City Hotel, a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Currently undergoing a complete transformation, Century City Hotel will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city’s most dynamic and prestigious neighborhoods. General Manager – Century City Hotel | Los Angeles, CA

Scheduled to reopen in late-2026, the hotel will feature approximately 350–400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, a signature three-meal restaurant, and a pool, bar, and lounge with panoramic city views, creating a destination for both travelers and locals alike.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work in close partnership with a highly engaged ownership group, playing an active and visible role in shaping the future of Century City Hotel. The General Manager will lead the property through pre‑opening, opening, and stabilization while bringing the ownership vision to life through exceptional service execution, thoughtful leadership, and a Forbes Five‑Star–caliber luxury mindset.

The ideal candidate is a polished, highly communicative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and balances hands‑on operational leadership with strong presence, professionalism, and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of Century City Hotel’s pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases, ensuring operational readiness and a strong culture of service excellence.
• Partner closely with ownership, maintaining open and transparent communication while aligning on service standards, financial performance, and long-term vision.
• Serve as a highly visible leader across the hotel, setting the tone for a luxury, guest‑centric culture rooted in personalized service and attention to detail.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a best‑in‑class team of approximately 350–400 team members, fostering professionalism, accountability, and elevated service standards.
• Oversee all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Human Resources, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
• Lead key pre‑opening initiatives including P&L development, departmental planning, recruitment, vendor selection, and SOP implementation, aligning operational strategy with ownership expectations.
• Successfully position Century City Hotel within the luxury segment, delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong financial performance.
• Act as a confident and articulate ambassador for the hotel, engaging effectively with ownership, internal stakeholders, community partners, and media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including 5+ years as a General Manager in a full‑service or luxury property.
• Proven success leading a hotel opening or major renovation within the luxury or upper‑upscale segment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an active ownership group, balancing transparency, diplomacy, and accountability.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance and revenue strategies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire large, diverse teams and build a high‑performance culture.
• Strategic mindset paired with operational discipline—comfortable leading both vision and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $250,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.