General Manager

The Crescent Hotels Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive plan

Benefits

401(k) matching

Travel discounts

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a General Manager for the DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport to lead all hotel operations, set strategic direction, and foster an accountable, guest-centric culture. You will build a strong leadership team, drive revenue, manage budgets and P&L, and collaborate with sales, revenue management, and ownership to maximize market share and guest satisfaction.

This role requires 3–5+ years GM experience in full-service hotels and a proven track record with F&B and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of GM experience in a full-service hotel.
• Experience leading a hotel with significant F&B operations.
• Strong financial and business acumen with budgets and P&L.
• Commercial mindset with sales and revenue knowledge.
• Experience with Hilton or major full-service brand preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all hotel aspects.
• Build and inspire a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive hotel performance balancing guest satisfaction, engagement, revenue, and profitability.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and labor controls.
• Collaborate with Sales and Revenue Management to maximize market share.

Skills

General Manager experience

F&B operations leadership

Financial acumen

Leadership development

Communication skills

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the hotel. You will set the tone for the property, developing a strong leadership team and an associate culture focused on accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and results.

You will take a hands-on, strategic approach to the business—maintaining a strong presence throughout the hotel while leveraging financial, operational, guest satisfaction, and market data to identify opportunities and drive performance.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the hotel, including rooms, food & beverage, sales, revenue performance, finance, and People & Culture.

• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team while creating a culture of engagement, accountability, and exceptional service.

• Drive overall hotel performance by balancing guest satisfaction, associate engagement, revenue growth, profitability, and asset stewardship.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the hotel’s financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, P&L results, labor management, revenue trends, and cost controls.

• Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Management, and other commercial leaders to maximize market share, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and overall profitability.

• Provide leadership and oversight of the hotel’s food & beverage operations, ensuring strong service, quality, financial performance, and guest satisfaction.

• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout the property, regularly evaluating service delivery, cleanliness, physical condition, and overall guest experience.

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain talented department leaders while establishing clear expectations and performance standards.

• Foster strong relationships with Hilton, ownership, Crescent leadership, community partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Serve as an ambassador for the hotel and Crescent Hotels & Resorts within the local community and hospitality industry.

• Ensure the hotel operates in accordance with brand standards, Crescent policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of successful General Manager experience in a full-service hotel environment required.

• Demonstrated experience leading a hotel with significant food & beverage operations.

• Proven ability to lead a complex, fast-paced operation while maintaining high standards for guest service and associate engagement.

• Strong financial and business acumen with demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, P&L performance, labor, and profitability.

• Commercial mindset with an understanding of sales, revenue management, market positioning, and competitive performance.

• Experience with Hilton or another major full-service hotel brand strongly preferred.

• Track record of developing strong leadership teams and creating an engaged, performance-driven culture.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of a 24/7 hotel operation.

• Ability to travel as needed for corporate meetings, business development, and industry events.

What We Offer

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is committed to providing our leaders with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed, including:

• Competitive executive compensation package

• Eligibility for an operational incentive plan

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates and family members

• 401(k) matching program

• Hotel and travel discounts across Crescent-managed properties throughout North America

• Leadership development and career-growth opportunities within Crescent’s diverse portfolio

If you are a dynamic hotel leader who enjoys building strong teams, driving results, and creating memorable guest experiences, we invite you to explore the opportunity to lead the DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport with Crescent Hotels & Resorts.

You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts