Hotel General Manager

General Manager

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead a premier full-service hotel and conference center in St. Louis, Missouri.

This highly visible executive leadership position is responsible for the overall operation of a dynamic hospitality property, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving financial performance, operational excellence, and team development. The ideal candidate is an experienced hospitality leader with a proven track record managing upscale hotels, conference centers, or executive meeting facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• $165,000–$175,000 Base Salary
• 20% Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Outstanding career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized hospitality organization

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all hotel and conference center operations.
• Oversee Rooms, Food & Beverage, Catering, Conference Services, Guest Services, and Facilities.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and P&L accountability.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through consistent execution of upscale hospitality standards.
• Partner with key stakeholders to support conferences, executive meetings, special events, and organizational initiatives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, guest experience, and overall profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of senior hotel leadership experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Director of Operations within an upscale full-service hotel, conference center, or executive meeting facility.
• Proven success overseeing complex hotel operations, including guest rooms, food & beverage, conference services, catering, and events.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor costs, and overall P&L performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Executive presence with a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Background

Experience leading operations within one or more of the following environments:

• Upscale or luxury full-service hotels
• Conference and convention hotels
• Executive education or conference centers
• Boutique hotels with significant meeting and catering operations
• University-affiliated hospitality properties

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hospitality executive seeking to lead a premier property while joining a stable organization known for operational excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth.