Interim Hotel General Manager — Turnaround Leader

Wenzell & Fisher Hospitality Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenzell & Fisher Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Task Force General Manager to provide interim leadership across full-service hotel properties. The role demands hands-on, fast adaptation, and the ability to deliver immediate results on varied properties.

The ideal candidate brings strong hotel operations know-how, team development, and a track record of improving financial performance and guest satisfaction through decisive leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a full-service hotel.
• Strong understanding of all hotel departments and day-to-day operations.
• Experience managing hotel budgets, P&L statements, labor costs, and revenue performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to step into an unfamiliar property and quickly establish leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel and accept assignments at various hotel locations.
• Flexibility to work in interim and short-term contract assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations across all departments.
• Provide direction and accountability to heads and staff.
• Manage front office, housekeeping, F&B, sales, and maintenance.
• Monitor budgets, labor costs, and profitability.
• Drive guest satisfaction and uphold brand standards.
• Identify challenges and implement solutions.
• Support employee engagement and team development.
• Report performance updates to ownership and leadership.
• Assess property needs and set improvement priorities.

Skills

Hotel GM experience

Leadership

Financial performance

Guest satisfaction

Travel willingness

Interim/contract mindset

Job description

Wenzell & Fisher Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Task Force General Manager to provide interim leadership across full-service hotel properties. The role demands hands-on, fast adaptation, and the ability to deliver immediate results on varied properties.

The ideal candidate brings strong hotel operations know-how, team development, and a track record of improving financial performance and guest satisfaction through decisive leadership.