Hotel GM: Drive Growth, Service & Profitability

RiseMe; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401K with match

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Janko Hospitality seeks a General Manager for Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown to lead all hotel operations, guest satisfaction, and financial performance. This hands-on role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, while directing HR, revenue, and safety functions.

The GM will manage budgets, collaborate with sales for group bookings, and ensure adherence to brand standards across service areas. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years GM experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of General Manager experience preferred, or equivalent hotel management experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or business, or related experience.
• Previous hotel brand experience and management skills are strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Enthusiastic, can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and ensure certification for the role.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and provide 24/7 on-call support.
• Ensure compliance with franchise standards and local regulations.
• Manage HR policies, recruit, train, and develop staff while documenting HR activities.
• Handle payroll, staffing, and coaching/discipline of direct reports.
• Monitor service quality, inspect rooms, and address guest feedback.
• Oversee revenue management, pricing, and collaboration with Sales for group bookings.
• Manage hotel budgets, financial statements, and execute the annual hotel plan.
• Supervise capital expenditures, ensuring proper bidding and approvals for expenses.
• Ensure financial integrity through invoice review and accurate coding.
• Foster community relationships and represent the hotel in local events.
• Perform safety and security duties, including reporting suspicious activities and handling lost/found items.
• Ability to operate office equipment and perform light physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Must be able to stand and walk for most of the workday, with some bending, twisting, and climbing required.

Skills

General Manager experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or business

Job description

Janko Hospitality seeks a General Manager for Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown to lead all hotel operations, guest satisfaction, and financial performance. This hands-on role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, while directing HR, revenue, and safety functions.

The GM will manage budgets, collaborate with sales for group bookings, and ensure adherence to brand standards across service areas. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years GM experience and strong communication skills.