General Manager — F&B & Guest Experience Leader

Davidson Hospitality Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (Multiple Tiers)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc 24/7

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp and its teams in a fast-paced, full‑service lifestyle hotel. You will direct operations across Rooms, F&B, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR, while driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years as a GM, strong F&B leadership, and a hands‑on, visible leadership style focused on exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel or resort.
• Strong F&B leadership experience with a track record of driving revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hotel operations: Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and overall financial performance through strategy and execution.
• Provide strong leadership to department heads and teams, fostering accountability and service excellence.
• Oversee F&B operations to ensure quality, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Establish relationships with ownership, Davidson leadership, guests, and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial management to maximize revenue and control expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business

Job description

Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp and its teams in a fast-paced, full‑service lifestyle hotel. You will direct operations across Rooms, F&B, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR, while driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years as a GM, strong F&B leadership, and a hands‑on, visible leadership style focused on exceptional guest experiences.