General Manager

Welcome Group; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

IHG discounts

Job summary

Welcome Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the InterContinental Palm Springs Resort and Spa (coming Soon). This senior role oversees operations, drives profitability, and ensures exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

The GM will balance strategic leadership with hands-on management, maintaining brand standards and a culture of excellence across all departments in Palm Springs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in hospitality management, preferably in luxury hotel settings.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing complex operations.
• Strong financial and revenue-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations across all departments to ensure high-quality service.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and ROI.
• Monitor performance, budgets, forecasts, and expenses.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and prompt handling of complaints.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff; foster a high-performance culture.
• Uphold InterContinental brand standards and luxury service levels.
• Lead marketing initiatives and promotional activities to attract guests.
• Ensure compliance with regulations; maintain a safe environment.
• Drive sustainability and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Guest service excellence

Communication

Team development

Brand standards

Operational oversight

Job description

Annual Salary Range: $215,000 - $240,000

Location: Riviera Resort & Spa, Palm Springs (Soon to be rebranded as Intercontinental Palm Springs Resort and Spa)

Overview

Welcome Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the Intercontinental Palm Springs Resort and Spa (coming Soon). General Manager will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experience, strong community engagement, and sustainable profitability. This is a senior leadership role that requires both strategic vision and hands‑on management.

The General Manager is the architect of the hotel’s success, responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, from front‑of‑house to back‑of‑house, ensuring the property delivers on its luxury promise This role requires a dynamic culture leader who thrives in the competitive hospitality market. The GM will be accountable for driving financial performance, elevating guest satisfaction, and inspiring a team culture that reflects both the Intercontinental Palm Springs Resort and Spa and Welcome Group’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily operations across all departments (front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, etc.) to ensure smooth, high-quality service
• Revenue & Profitability: Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and return on investment
• Financial Management: Monitor performance, prepare budgets, forecast revenues, and control expenses
• Guest Experience: Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional service, address complaints promptly, and enhance guest satisfaction
• Team Development: Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff; foster a positive, high-performance culture
• Brand Standards: Uphold and promote InterContinental’s service principles — worldly understanding, insider knowledge, flair, and perfection in guest service
• Marketing & Promotions: Implement marketing campaigns and promotional activities to attract guests
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations; maintain a safe, compliant environment
• Sustainability: Consider environmental impact and take steps to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with the local community to enhance the guest experience

Skills & Qualifications required

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in hospitality management, preferably in a luxury hotel setting
• Leadership: Strong leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
• Renovation and hotel opening experience preferred.
• Previous IHG experience preferred.
• Luxury hotel operations- Demonstrated success in luxury resort or destination markets, preferably Palm Springs or a comparable leisure resort market
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leveraging technology, data, and creative promotion.
• Demonstrate worldly understanding - culturally aware service without assumptions.
• Share insider wisdom - provide guests with local insights and cultural knowledge.
• Perform with flair - showcase expertise and passion in service delivery.
• Strive for protection - focus on what matters most to guests, always aiming for perfection

The role is hands‑on and strategic, requiring the ability to balance operational oversight with team development and brand consistency. General Managers at InterContinental are expected to be personable, commercially sharp, and culturally aware, embodying the brand’s global luxury identity

• Annual Salary range: $215,000 - $240,000, plus performance‑based bonus tied to property KPIs (RevPAR index, guest satisfaction, financial goals).
• Full‑time, on‑property leadership role.
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• IHG brand discounts and perks.

If you’re a seasoned hospitality leader with a passion for luxury service and a drive to build exceptional guest experiences, this role offers the opportunity to shape a world‑class hotel and grow within a globally recognized brand.