General Manager Cherry Tree Inn and Suites

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Disability Insurances

Supplemental Life Insurances

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Amazing hotel discounts

Job summary

Cherry Tree Inn and Suites in Traverse City, MI is seeking a General Manager to oversee all hotel operations, drive guest satisfaction, and ensure financial success in line with brand standards.

You will lead a team, develop budgets, optimize revenue, collaborate with sales, and ensure maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This on-site role requires strategic leadership and hands-on management in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration or related field.
• Proven experience leading a hotel with strong financial performance and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to hotel staff and department heads.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and prompt response to feedback.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Drive revenue through pricing strategies, sales initiatives, and upselling.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to increase occupancy and revenue.
• Oversee maintenance and safety in partnership with Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Guest satisfaction

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff development

Operations management

Sales & marketing

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Job description

Become Part of the TPG Hotels Team at Cherry Tree Inn and Suites.

Job Overview

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the hotel, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction, financial success, and adherence to brand and company standards. This role requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and strong operational skills to achieve the hotel’s goals and objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leadership and Management:
  • Provide strong leadership to the hotel staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Recruit, train, and manage department heads and staff, setting performance expectations and conducting regular performance reviews.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and promote teamwork.
• Guest Experience:
  • Ensure exceptional guest service by setting and maintaining high service standards throughout the hotel.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to guest feedback, resolving issues and ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Monitor guest reviews and ratings, implementing improvements as needed.
• Financial Management:
  • Develop and manage the hotel’s annual budget, monitoring financial performance and implementing cost‑saving measures.
  • Maximize revenue through effective pricing strategies, sales initiatives, and upselling opportunities.
  • Review P&L and other financial reports to make informed decisions and achieve profitability goals.
• Sales and Marketing:
  • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement strategies to increase occupancy and revenue.
  • Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and promotional activities to attract and retain guests.
• Maintenance and Facilities:
  • Partner with Engineering team to maintain the physical condition of the hotel, ensuring proper upkeep and adherence to safety standards.
  • Oversee maintenance, repairs, and renovations are being completed as scheduled and necessary.
• Compliance and Regulations:
  • Ensure the hotel complies with all local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards, as well as company and brand standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, changes in regulations, and best practices.
• Reporting:
  • Prepare regular reports for the hotel’s owners or corporate management, detailing financial performance, operational updates, and strategic plans.

Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Several years of experience in hotel management or related roles, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Verifiable history of leading a hotel to success in terms of financial performance (P&L), guest satisfaction (branded hotel GSS or similar scores), and revenue performance (STAR)Track record of employment stability
• Thorough understanding of budget creation and implementation
• Professional references from within the hospitality industry
• Organized, goal oriented, self‑motivated, and energetic with a strong desire to achieve success
• Ability to drive GOP, Flow thru and NOI per key.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

Part-Time Benefits Also Available!

EEO/VET/DISABLED