Hotel General Manager

Now hiring an experienced General Manager to lead the team at our 106 Jefferson, a Hilton Curio Collection property located in downtown Huntsville, AL. The General Manager serves as the chief executive of the hotel, responsible for maximizing the long-term value of the asset while delivering exceptional financial performance, guest experience, and team engagement. The General Manager leads the business, the building, and the people, balancing ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES Business Performance Leadership - Drive sustainable financial performance while protecting long-term asset value. While Department Heads focus on departmental expenses, a Valor GM drives excellence through total asset management. You move from managing a budget to protecting an investment. Commercial & Revenue Leadership - Drive top-line revenue through integrated sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Operational and Guest Experience - Deliver consistent, high-quality operations and exceptional guest experiences that reflect a true sense of place. People & Culture Leadership - Build a high-performing, engaged team of Hotelitarians and develop the next generation of Valor leaders. Ownership, Stakeholder & Community Leadership - Represent the property with authenticity and conviction to owners, brand partners, and the local community. Adaptability, Judgement and Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate agility, sound judgement, emotional intelligence, and resilience under pressure. owner expectations, operational excellence, commercial performance, and a culture rooted in Valor's P.R.I.D.E. values. This role requires a strategic leader who can inspire teams, think like an owner, make sound decisions under pressure, and represent the hotel with credibility among owners, brand partners, guests, and the local community. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strategic business planning and execution P&L management and financial analysis Budgeting, forecasting, and expense control Asset management and capital planning Market analysis and competitive positioning Revenue management partnership and pricing strategy Sales leadership and key account relationships Demand forecasting and market segmentation Digital distribution and channel optimization Total revenue strategy (rooms + F&B + events + ancillary Rooms and housekeeping operational oversight Food and beverage excellence in partnership with SAVOR leadership SOP compliance and continuous improvement Guest satisfaction, service recovery, and experience design Brand standards and quality assurance Health, safety, and risk management Talent acquisition, development, and succession planning Coaching, mentoring, and performance management through the Valor Check-In process Hotelitarian engagement and retention Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Emotional intelligence and self-awareness Cross-department collaboration and communication Owner communication, reporting, and relationship management Brand relationship management and audit performance Contract awareness and financial accountability Community engagement and local reputation Public relations and industry involvement ESG and sustainability leadership Critical thinking and sound judgement under pressure Emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, social awareness, and relationship management Change leadership and organizational agility Crisis management and composure Courageous decision-making and continuous improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr