Hotel General Manager (Meridian)

Lead the opening of something exceptional.

We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead the successful opening and ongoing operations of a dual-branded Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Waveland, Mississippi.

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a new hotel from pre-opening through stabilization—building your team, shaping the culture, and delivering outstanding guest experiences from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hotel operations, including Rooms, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Sales
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing opening team
• Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction
• Ensure brand standards and operational excellence across both Marriott flags
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Build strong relationships within the local community and market
• Deliver exceptional guest service and maintain top-tier online reputation scores

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in a Marriott or comparable branded hotel required
• Dual-brand experience strongly preferred
• Proven success in hotel openings, turnarounds, or high-performance operations
• Strong financial acumen and revenue management understanding
• Leadership style that builds accountability, engagement, and team culture
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead a brand-new, dual-branded Marriott property
• High visibility role with ownership and leadership impact
• Opportunity to build your own team and culture from the ground up
• Competitive compensation package + performance incentives
• Growth potential within an expanding hospitality organization

About the Property

This dual-branded hotel combines the reliability of Fairfield Inn with the extended-stay flexibility of TownePlace Suites, offering a modern guest experience in the growing Waveland market.

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead an opening, build a winning team, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Take the lead. Build the team. Set the standard.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off