Hotel General Manager

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Performance bonus up to 20%

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. seeks a General Manager for a luxury boutique property in Austin, TX. The role oversees 100+ rooms, drives RevPAR, and leads a high-performance team through a major renovation.

This executive position offers a $155k–$160k base salary, up to 20% incentive bonus, comprehensive health coverage, and relocation assistance. The GM will ensure exceptional guest experiences and strict financial controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in upscale, boutique, lifestyle, or full-service hotel environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full P&L accountability, managing a $10M budget to maximize RevPAR, GOP, and top-line revenue across rooms and F&B outlets.
• Serve as chief culture builder, fostering a high-performance workplace through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead day-to-day operations across departments, upholding high service standards and guest touchpoints.
• Partner with executives, sales, and revenue management to capitalize on local market demand in North Austin.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Revenue optimization

Team leadership

Operations management

Emotional intelligence

F&B operations

MS Office

Tools

PMS

POS

MS Office

Job description

A fast-growing, boutique hospitality group is seeking a dynamic, strategic General Manager to lead a vibrant, luxury property in one of North America’s most booming tech and entertainment hubs: Austin, Texas. Positioned in an energetic premier destination district for high-end retail, outdoor dining, and live music—this unique hotel offers guests a modern, yet cozy, Texas experience complete with a custom pool, outdoor fire pits, and signature regional food and beverage concepts.

This high-visibility position serves as the property’s chief culture builder, operational leader, and financial steward. Overseeing a 100+ room boutique hotel in annual revenue, the General Manager will play a hands-on role in driving guest satisfaction, fostering employee engagement, and steering the property through an upcoming, transformative $1M+ room and public space renovation. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, full health coverage, relocation assistance, and strong career progression within a rapidly expanding portfolio that prioritizes promoting talent from within.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain full P&L accountability, managing a $10M operational budget to maximize RevPAR, GOP, and top-line revenue across rooms and food & beverage outlets.
• Serve as the chief culture builder, fostering a transparent, empowered, and high-performance workplace environment through coaching, mentorship, and employee development.
• Lead day-to-day operations across all departments, establishing high service standards, detail-oriented guest touchpoints, and aggressive hospitality practices.
• Partner with corporate executives, sales, and revenue management teams to capitalize on local market demand in North Austin and drive competitive market share.
• Oversee F&B operations, including a signature restaurant and bar generating $750k+ annually alongside a high-traffic pool bar venue.
• Provide strategic leadership during an upcoming comprehensive renovation of guest rooms and public spaces while maintaining seamless hotel operations and guest experience.
• Execute internal financial controls, annual budgeting, labor management, inventory, and preventative maintenance programs.

Position Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in upscale, boutique, lifestyle, or full-service hotel environments.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience as a Director of Rooms, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager.
• Strong background in Rooms Division management, revenue optimization, and hands-on P&L management.
• Proven track record of developing team culture, driving service quality, and maintaining property standards.
• Strong emotional intelligence, high self-awareness, and a calm, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Proficiency with hospitality management platforms (PMS, POS, financial reporting) and Microsoft Office.
• Base Salary: $155,000 – $160,000 annually
• Incentive Bonus: Up to 20% annual bonus program based on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Comprehensive Healthcare: 4 Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare plans (HMO, HSA, PPO options with up to 93% employer-paid single coverage), plus dental and vision options starting the 1st of the month after 60 days.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 3% plus $0.50 per dollar on the next 2% after 1 year (100% vested).
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of PTO earned after 1 year of service (scaling to 160 hours at 5 years).
• Relocation Package: Up to $10,000 in direct relocation expense reimbursement (covers moving, storage, rental costs, plus 30 to 60 days of complimentary temporary stay on property).