Hotel General Manager: Lead Growth & Guest Experience

Ascent-Hospitality-Managemen; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Insurance plan options

Employee recognition and appreciation

Career growth and advancement

Supportive corporate leadership

Impactful role on hotel performance

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dalton team in Dalton, GA. You will oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage financial performance to deliver a consistent, award-winning guest experience.

Relocation assistance is available; relocation-ready candidates encouraged to apply. This is a high-visibility role within a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Hospitality leadership experience is required.
• Experience in select-service hotel operations is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel daily operations, financial performance and guest experience.
• Coach department leaders and hotel team members.
• Drive revenue, occupancy, ADR, and profitability.
• Develop and execute growth strategies for market presence.
• Build relationships with guests, clients, community partners, vendors and accounts.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to maximize opportunities.
• Monitor guest feedback and champion service excellence.
• Review budgets, forecasts, labor costs, and operating results to identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards and safety requirements.
• Recruit and develop talent while fostering a positive hotel culture.
• Lead meetings and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision making

Guest service

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Ascent Hospitality seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dalton team in Dalton, GA. You will oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage financial performance to deliver a consistent, award-winning guest experience.

Relocation assistance is available; relocation-ready candidates encouraged to apply. This is a high-visibility role within a growing hospitality group.