General Manager

The Hotel Laureum is a 35-room-and-suite, ultra-luxury independent hotel opening in Milwaukee in Summer 2027. It reimagines a historic Georgian Revival landmark originally founded in 1898 as a gathering place for scholars and civic leaders. The positioning is built around "The Gracious Scholar" - blending confident refinement, intellectual curiosity, anticipatory service, and genuine Midwestern warmth.

JOB SUMMARY

The General Manager will lead the successful operation and administration of all hotel departments, including: Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Banquets, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering. Overall, this position is responsible for ensuring a consistent focus on providing an exceptional guest experience and maximizing profitability of the Hotel. To achieve desired outcomes, the General Manager will plan, implement, and control effective strategies that drive results and through the creation, development and maintenance of a competent, motivated, and empowered team. The General Manager must also be involved within the community and represent the hotel in a positive manner. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a culture forward atmosphere for the enjoyment of guests and team members alike
• Focus on experiential hospitality, implementing systems to provide consistently high levels of service to guests while creating unique and memorable individual experiences
• Champion continued development, motivation, training and education of team members to achieve their personal goals and growth
• Lead by example and have a roll up your sleeves, get the job done as a team mentality
• Be a passionate storyteller, becoming intimately knowledgeable about the history and branding of the property as well as local community relationships and support of fellow hospitality businesses
• Keep abreast of the competition, local events, and hospitality trends
• Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to meet or exceed the hotel's financial budget and guest service goals
• Establish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are consistently followed
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of hotel staff to ensure guest needs while ensuring labor budgets are withheld
• Responsible for all property based Human Resources and accounting functions, including monthly forecasting and reporting, inventory, cash flow and annual budget writing
• Assist in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenue
• Participate in weekly revenue management and sales strategies calls
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings with management/staff to ensure employees are informed
• Ensure the cleanliness and condition of all equipment and each area meets designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basis.

GUEST SERVICE & SATISFACTION

• Responsible for Guest Service scores, review the scores with the staff, site areas for improvement, and create incentives for hotel staff
• Handle guest feedback and special requests, resolve any guest issue, and respond to guest reviews
• Demonstrate a commitment to servicing the guest and takes initiative to speak to all guests
• Show personal control by maintaining a positive attitude, and staying calm and patient in all situations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• College degree and five years of related experience in hotel operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Complete understanding of NOI profitability and budget goals
• Computer skills required - experience with Hotel information systems preferred
• Construction experience recommended; however, not required