General Manager - Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Avion Hospitality is excited to welcome the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown into our growing portfolio this June. We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and entrepreneurial General Manager to lead this transition and help shape the next chapter of the hotel's success. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, near major business, entertainment, and university demand generators, this hotel is positioned for significant growth and market impact.

We are looking for a leader who can inspire teams, drive performance, strengthen guest satisfaction, and create excitement around the future of the hotel.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation, profitability, and success of the hotel. This leader will drive revenue growth, control expenses, develop talent, elevate the guest experience, and maintain the physical integrity of the asset while ensuring compliance with Hilton and Avion Hospitality standards.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who enjoys being involved in every aspect of the hotel—from sales and revenue strategy to team development, guest engagement, and operational excellence.

• Lead all hotel operations with a focus on guest satisfaction, team engagement, and financial performance.
• Build and sustain a culture of Trust, Transparency, and Results throughout the hotel.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management to maximize occupancy, ADR, and profitability.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and team members.
• Maintain a strong presence throughout the hotel, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and service standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and expense controls to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure the property is well-maintained, safe, and compliant with Hilton and Avion Hospitality standards.
• Actively engage with guests, employees, ownership, and community partners to strengthen relationships and drive results.
• Lead the hotel through its transition to Avion Hospitality while creating excitement and momentum for the future.

At Avion Hospitality, we believe great hotels are built by great people. We operate with a commitment to Trust, Transparency, and Results , empowering our leaders to make decisions, develop talent, and create exceptional guest experiences.

This is more than a General Manager role—it's an opportunity to help transform a downtown Austin hotel, build a winning culture, and leave a lasting impact on both the property and the people who work there.

Apply today to join Avion Hospitality as General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience , including General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Experience leading branded hotels preferred; Hilton experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance.
• Proven success in team development, guest satisfaction, and operational leadership.
• Strong sales mindset with the ability to support revenue generation efforts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead through change and create momentum during a management transition.