Pre-Opening General Manager — New Extended-Stay Hotel

Athena Hospitality Group

Jackson (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Athena Hospitality Group seeks a General Manager to open Candlewood Suites in Jackson, TN. You will recruit and lead the founding team, set up systems, and drive culture from day one in a pre-opening role. You’ll ensure brand standards, vendor relations, and opening milestones are met.

As the ongoing leader, you’ll manage operations, budgets, and labor planning while growing long-stay revenue and ensuring safety and guest satisfaction throughout the opening phase and beyond.

Qualifications

5+ years in hotel operations, with 3+ years in management.
Pre-opening or new-build experience is a strong plus.
Extended stay or IHG brand experience is a plus.
Strong communication and budget/labor planning skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the pre-opening plan with construction, operations, and corporate teams to hit milestones.
Recruit, hire, and train the opening team.
Complete IHG brand opening requirements and ready the hotel for first guest.
Set up vendor relationships, systems, and property procedures.
Lead all departments post-opening and uphold standards.
Own the numbers: manage labor budget, costs, and long-stay revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Financials

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

As the ongoing leader, you’ll manage operations, budgets, and labor planning while growing long-stay revenue and ensuring safety and guest satisfaction throughout the opening phase and beyond.

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