Hotel Manager

Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th St
SeaTac, WA 98188, USA

Description

Are you a hospitality leader with a passion for operational excellence, front office innovation, and dynamic F&B leadership? We’re seeking a results-driven Hotel Manager to help lead our 460-room full-service Marriott at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

This role is ideal for a seasoned hotel executive with strong credentials in Front Office and Food & Beverage operations, a high level of systems and technology fluency, and a leadership style focused on maximizing individual and team potential. If you thrive in high-volume environments and lead with both accountability and empathy, we want to connect.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily hotel operations with emphasis on Front Office, F&B, and Operational Technology
• Oversee multiple F&B outlets and banquet operations; support innovation in menu engineering, labor efficiency, guest experience, and profitability
• Champion Marriott brand standards, service excellence, and continuous process improvement
• Collaborate with department heads (F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales) to ensure cohesive execution and associate engagement
• Spearhead technology-forward guest experiences (mobile key, digital check-in, service recovery tools, etc.)
• Serve as acting GM in the General Manager’s absence; participate in owner and brand-facing meetings
• Leverage individual and team potential to build and develop high‑performing teams
• Monitor and optimize hotel metrics: GSS, RevPAR Index, GOP, Food Cost %, Labor Productivity, etc.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hotel leadership experience, including at least 2 years as a division head or higher in Food & Beverage at a full‑service Marriott
• Strong background in Rooms Division and Front Office leadership, with proven success in operational execution and guest satisfaction
• Experience managing high‑volume F&B operations, banquet services, and outlet profitability
• Comfortable with Marriott systems and tools (e.g., MGS, FMPMS, MARSHA)
• Ability to analyze performance data, diagnose opportunities, and take decisive action
• Passion for people and performance: a developer of talent who understands both operational excellence and emotional intelligence
• Strengths‑based leader: You understand your team’s innate talents and lead from your own

Preferred Themes

• Relator – You build trust and strengthen teams
• Analytical – You love solving problems with data
• Learner – You’re driven to grow and evolve
• Responsibility – You own outcomes and model integrity

Why This Hotel?

• Premier 460‑room airport Marriott with high transient, crew, and group volume
• Full‑service operations including multiple restaurants, bar/lounge, and event space
• Active capital reinvestment and ownership support for innovation and modernization
• Part of the Spire Hospitality portfolio – known for people‑first culture and performance‑driven leadership

Ready to lead with purpose? Join us in building a culture of excellence—where your hospitality expertise and StrengthsFinder approach can shine.

Salary

Salary starting rate: $120,000 USD.

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Employee discounts on hotel stays and dining

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