General Manager | Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort

Shaner Hotels; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels is seeking a General Manager for the 83-room Courtyard Faro Blanco Resort Marathon in Florida. The role leads all hotel operations, drives guest satisfaction, and pairs strong financial management with a customer‑centric culture.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in hospitality, a track record of team development, and familiarity with property management systems. A bilingual English/Spanish background is a plus, with opportunities for growth across Shaner Hotels’

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality.
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, management and co-workers.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business, CHA a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.
• Working knowledge of all hotel departments.
• Knowledgeable of the property management system.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel operations and ensure adherence to corporate policies and franchise standards.
• Develop property sales and marketing efforts with the sales team.
• Recruit, motivate, and inspire the hotel team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Uphold core values of guest satisfaction, associate satisfaction, accountability and profitability.
• Maintain high scores for customer service and inspections across Shaner properties.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Budget knowledge

Housekeeping/Operations knowledge

Education

Hospitality or business degree

CHA designation preferred

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our 83-room Courtyard Faro Blanco Resort Marathon. Ideally situated on the beautiful Florida Bay, our hotel offers guests a relaxing waterfront retreat with convenient access to some of the Keys' most popular attractions, including Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, Big Pine Key, and Key West.

Designed for both business and leisure travelers, our hotel features contemporary guest rooms, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a well-equipped fitness center, and The Bistro, serving breakfast, dinner, specialty beverages, and evening cocktails. Guests can also unwind at our stunning outdoor infinity pool, relax in the hot tubs, or enjoy tropical drinks at the waterfront tiki bar while taking in spectacular Florida Bay views.

If you're passionate about hospitality and dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences, Courtyard Faro Blanco Resort Marathon offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career with Shaner Hotels. Join a team committed to service excellence, collaboration, and professional development in one of Florida's most scenic waterfront destinations.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
• Ensure that payroll and purchasing controls are in place to maintain and exceed profit goals.
• Develop accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with property objectives.
• Ensure that all Shaner and franchise operating standards are followed.
• Be accessible to guests and employees.
• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel features, room types, rates, room availability, and expected arrivals/departures.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Assist staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Leads all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for cleaning and safe working conditions in all departments.
• Works to ensure high scores for customer service, cleanliness and other related items on all Shaner and Franchise inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for management of all hotel operations and procedures in accordance with corporate policies and franchise standards. Ensures that Core Values of Guest Satisfaction, Associate Satisfaction, Accountability and Profitability are met or exceeded. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated successful leadership abilities in the hospitality industry. The General Manager takes the lead with the sales team to develop the property's sales and marketing efforts; recruits, motivates, and inspires the entire hotel team to ensure superior guest satisfaction; serves as a hands‑on operator for the hotel; and serves as a highly visible leader in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business and/or CHA designation preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.
• Working knowledge of all hotel departments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply good judgment to carry out instructions.
• Knowledgeable of the property management system.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.