General Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The JW Marriott Reston Station, a Davidson Hospitality Group managed luxury property, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead through a portfolio transition and elevate guest experiences in Reston, VA. The role requires a proven track record in luxury, full-service hotels and strong financial leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee rooms, F&B, sales, marketing, finance and HR, building a high-performing team and partnering with ownership to drive profitability and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including GM/President of a luxury or full-service hotel.
• Proven success leading complex operations and delivering strong financial results.
• Experience in Forbes-rated, Michelin-starred, or similarly high-end luxury environments preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, forecasting, revenue, and expenses.
• Exceptional leadership and team-development skills with the ability to inspire a diverse team.
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for hotel operations, ensuring exceptional service, quality, and financial performance
• Lead all aspects of hotel operations, including rooms, food & beverage, sales, marketing, finance, and human resources
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive profitability, revenue growth, and long-term success
• Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged leadership team and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence
• Maintain exceptional operational and quality standards consistent with a luxury hospitality environment
• Partner closely with ownership and Davidson leadership to establish goals, navigate the portfolio transition, and drive property performance
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and business opportunities to support continued growth
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, and overall financial performance
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the hotel, cultivating relationships with guests, associates, ownership, and key community and industry partners

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategy & planning

Communication

Guest experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Property Description

The JW Marriott Reston Station is a sophisticated, full-service luxury hotel located in the heart of Reston’s vibrant Station District. With elevated accommodations, multiple dining experiences, and a strong focus on exceptional service, the property offers hospitality leaders an exciting opportunity to shape the guest experience and be part of a dynamic, growing destination just outside Washington, D.C.

Overview

Are you a dynamic, visionary hospitality leader ready to lead an exceptional luxury hotel through an exciting transition? The JW Marriott Reston Station presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced General Manager to oversee a premier property in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. With the hotel transitioning into the Davidson Hospitality Group portfolio in the near future, this is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the property while partnering closely with ownership and Davidson leadership.

The ideal leader brings a strong luxury and full-service hotel background, a proven track record of financial and operational success, and a passion for delivering elevated guest experiences. Experience within Forbes-rated and/or Michelin-starred environments is strongly preferred, as is a sophisticated understanding of luxury service standards and high-touch guest expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for hotel operations, ensuring exceptional service, quality, and financial performance
• Lead all aspects of hotel operations, including rooms, food & beverage, sales, marketing, finance, and human resources
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive profitability, revenue growth, and long-term success
• Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged leadership team and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence
• Maintain exceptional operational and quality standards consistent with a luxury hospitality environment
• Partner closely with ownership and Davidson Hospitality Group leadership to establish goals, navigate the portfolio transition, and drive property performance
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and business opportunities to support continued growth
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, and overall financial performance
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the hotel, cultivating relationships with guests, associates, ownership, and key community and industry partners

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including experience as a General Manager/President of a luxury or full-service hotel or resort
• Proven success leading complex operations and delivering strong financial results
• Experience in Forbes-rated, Michelin-starred, or similarly high-end luxury hospitality environments strongly preferred
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success managing budgets, forecasting, revenue, and expenses
• Exceptional leadership and team-development skills with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team
• Sophisticated understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with ownership, Davidson leadership, and hotel teams
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

This is a unique opportunity to lead a distinguished luxury property at an exciting point in its evolution and play a key role in its transition into the Davidson Hospitality Group portfolio.

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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 OrientationDavidson 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 $270,000.00 /Yr.