Hotel GM & Area Operations Leader

Detroit Foundation Hotel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Foundation Hotel seeks a General Manager + Area Director of Operations to lead the property, shape culture, guest experience and day‑to‑day performance while coaching 2–4 Aparium GMs and aligning with headquarters.

Based in Detroit, you will build a strong talent pipeline, drive revenue and profitability, oversee rooms, F&B and The Apparatus Room, and serve as an active community ambassador.

Qualifications

• GM experience in a full-service, upscale hotel is required.
• Experience leading multiple properties or enterprise initiatives is preferred.
• Broad expertise across rooms, F&B, sales, finance and owner relations.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the culture, guest experience, associate engagement and operating performance of Detroit Foundation Hotel.
• Lead, coach and hold the DFH executive team accountable while building a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive revenue, profitability, labor productivity, budgeting, forecasting and ownership commitments.
• Elevate rooms, food + beverage and The Apparatus Room through thoughtful service, local partnerships and disciplined execution.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for DFH and a connected leader in the Detroit community.
• Coach 2–4 Aparium General Managers, review hotel performance and help turn priorities into practical action.
• Partner with owners, headquarters and field experts to solve problems, manage risk and strengthen results across assigned hotels.

Skills

General Manager experience

Multi-hotel leadership

Revenue management

Talent development

Strategic thinking

Operating performance

Community leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Detroit Foundation Hotel seeks a General Manager + Area Director of Operations to lead the property, shape culture, guest experience and day‑to‑day performance while coaching 2–4 Aparium GMs and aligning with headquarters.

Based in Detroit, you will build a strong talent pipeline, drive revenue and profitability, oversee rooms, F&B and The Apparatus Room, and serve as an active community ambassador.