Hotel General Manager

Lucky Find Hospitality™; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company is looking for a General Manager for a new beachfront hotel in Venice Beach, CA. You will manage pre-opening efforts and ensure smooth hotel operations. The ideal candidate has experience in luxury boutique properties and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include project management, vendor coordination, and recruitment. This full-time role is critical for the successful launch of this upscale hotel and offers the chance to work by the sea.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in hotel operations is essential.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pre-opening phases of development for the hotel.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and teams for seamless operations.
• Manage procurement, staff recruitment, training, and operational procedures.

Skills

Strong Communication and Customer Service skills

Experience in Hotel Operations

Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations

Proven project management experience in hospitality pre‑opening projects

Proven Hotel General Manager experience at similar‑sized/styled properties

Hotel Financial Management & Budgeting experience

Strong administrative skills & highly organized

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

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Lucky Find Hospitality is seeking a General Manager for our 48-key beachfront, luxury‑lifestyle hotel in Venice Beach, CA!

• Hotel is currently in the final stages of construction
• 4-star quality of product & caliber of service
• Role will transition from pre-opening Project Management into a Hotel Operations role
• Hotel has a direct beachfront / boardwalk location with ocean views
• Restaurant & Rooftop are guest‑only facilities (not open to the public), so predictable demand levels & easy to manage
• Ideal start date: January 1, 2026

Company Description

Lucky Find Hospitality™ is a globally recognized ultra‑boutique hospitality development, ownership, and management company. We specialize in acquiring, developing, and operating high‑yield sub‑60‑key hotels, resorts, and glampsites throughout the United States, LATAM, UK, and Europe. Based in San Diego, California, and London, UK, we have a proven track record of successful projects and strong capital partnerships. Our diverse expertise spans traditional and ultra‑boutique hospitality sectors, including site selection, conceptual design, construction, pre‑opening management, and operations management.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role for a Hotel General Manager to help with pre‑opening efforts, opening operations and full‑time management. The Manager will oversee the pre‑opening phases of development and ensure a seamless transition to full operations. Responsibilities include project management, coordinating with various vendors, contractors and teams, procurement, staff recruitment and training, and setting up operational procedures, as well as organizing, tracking, planning and budgeting throughout each phase leading to opening and regular hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
• Experience in Hotel Operations
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations
• Proven project management experience in hospitality pre‑opening projects
• Proven Hotel General Manager experience at similar‑sized/styled properties
• Hotel Financial Management & Budgeting experience
• Strong administrative skills & highly organized
• Ability to work on‑site in Venice Beach, CA
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven track record in luxury boutique hospitality properties.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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