Hotel General Manager: Guest Experience & Growth

Blue Sky Hospitality Ltd.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Hattiesburg is seeking a General Manager to lead hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hotel management experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, overseeing compliance with brand standards, and cultivating relationships with local partners. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and preferred experience with IHG systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hotel management experience, preferably in a select-service or extended-stay hotel.
• Strong financial acumen with managing budgets and revenue strategies.
• Exceptional service leadership and guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily hotel operations including front office and housekeeping.
• Monitor financial statements, labor costs, and departmental expenses.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and service-driven culture.

Skills

Hotel management

Leadership

Financial management

Conflict resolution

Guest service

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

IHG systems (Opera, Holidex, Merlin)

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading hospitality company in Hattiesburg is seeking a General Manager to lead hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hotel management experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, overseeing compliance with brand standards, and cultivating relationships with local partners. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and preferred experience with IHG systems.