General Manager - Extended-Stay Hotel Leader

Wsmanagementinc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo seeks a dynamic Hotel General Manager to lead operations, drive financial performance, and deliver outrageous hospitality for extended-stay guests and leisure travelers.

The role requires a hands-on leader who develops future leaders, understands numbers, and rolls up sleeves to maintain exceptional property standards and brand compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven hotel leadership at GM or similar level.
• Experience with extended-stay or select-service properties.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Knowledge of revenue management and guest satisfaction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the team to build a positive workplace culture.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing employees and department leaders.
• Lead by example with a hands-on management approach.
• Set clear expectations and follow through on performance.
• Foster teamwork, open communication, and professional development.
• Deliver an outstanding guest experience and brand-aligned service.
• Oversee front office, housekeeping, maintenance, and breakfast operations; ensure brand standards.

Skills

Hotel leadership

Financial literacy

Team development

Guest satisfaction

Operational excellence

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Property management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo seeks a dynamic Hotel General Manager to lead operations, drive financial performance, and deliver outrageous hospitality for extended-stay guests and leisure travelers.

The role requires a hands-on leader who develops future leaders, understands numbers, and rolls up sleeves to maintain exceptional property standards and brand compliance.