General Manager

Peachtree Group; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Peachtree Group seeks a General Manager for Homewood Suites Prattville, opening Fall 2026. You will steer all hotel operations, lead a brand-new team, and drive guest satisfaction while achieving financial goals.

You will collaborate with a regional team, uphold brand standards, and foster a culture of service excellence and accountability across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in hotels preferred.
• Pre-opening or opening leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening and opening of Homewood Suites Prattville, ensuring a flawless guest experience from day one.

Skills

General management

Guest experience focus

Financial acumen

Staff development

Operations leadership

Brand standards

Communication

Tools

OnQ

PEP

ProfitSword

Hotel Effectiveness

M3 Accounting

UKG/UltiPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Manager

Homewood Suites Prattville | Opening Fall 2026

About us

Peachtree Group is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment management, lending, and servicing platform. The company owns, operates, manages, and develops hotels and invests in hotel- and other commercial real estate-related assets throughout the United States. Through its affiliate, Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, Peachtree manages the performance of 100+ hotels across 27 brands with 14,000+ rooms in 26 states.

At Peachtree Group, we believe leadership starts with empathy, humility, innovation, communication, and accountability. We are looking for a passionate hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, fostering team engagement, and creating memorable experiences for guests and associates alike.

Be Part of Something New.

If you're excited about leading a brand-new hotel opening, building an exceptional team, and making a lasting impact in the Prattville community, we'd love to meet you.

Position Overview:

As the General Manager of Homewood Suites Prattville, you will provide strategic leadership for all hotel operations while delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, and cultivating a positive and engaging workplace culture. You will be supported by an experienced regional team and backed by a company culture that empowers leaders to make a lasting impact.

Lead the Opening and Operations

• Successfully oversee the pre-opening and opening of Homewood Suites Prattville, ensuring a smooth launch and exceptional guest experience from day one.
• Provide strategic leadership across all hotel departments to maximize operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and operational procedures.

Drive Financial Performance

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Partner with regional operations and accounting teams to analyze monthly financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage hotel budgets, forecasting, labor costs, payroll, and expense controls.
• Optimize revenue across all available channels to achieve and exceed financial goals.

Build and Develop a Winning Team

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain top talent through innovative and effective staffing strategies.
• Create an engaging workplace culture that inspires associates to perform at their best.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead by example and foster an environment built on respect, teamwork, and recognition.

Represent the Hotel and Brand

• Serve as a visible leader within the hotel and the Prattville community.
• Develop relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community partners.
• Participate in community events, volunteer activities, and networking opportunities that enhance the hotel's presence and reputation.
• Champion the Homewood Suites and Peachtree Group brand while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Operational Leadership

• Participate in weekly revenue strategy meetings with the regional revenue management team.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for company, brand, and ownership requirements.
• Oversee hotel accounting functions, including payroll administration and financial controls.
• Utilize hotel management systems and reporting platforms to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Hotel General Manager experience preferred.
• Hotel pre-opening experience.
• Alternatively, 3+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience in operations, rooms, sales, or related disciplines.
• Experience with major hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or similar.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and profit and loss statements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively resolve guest and associate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing technology and hotel operating systems.
• Hospitality certifications such as CHA, CHRM, or CHSP are a plus.

Preferred Systems Experience

• PEP or OnQ
• ProfitSword
• Hotel Effectiveness
• M3 Accounting
• Hotel PMS platforms
• UKG or UltiPro
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Additional perks include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fund.