General Manager - Full Service Hotel

Job Description

Job Description

**General Manager – The Cotton Sail Hotel, Savannah Historic District (Tapestry Collection by Hilton)**

126 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401

**About the Hotel**

The Cotton Sail Hotel is a 56-room boutique hotel in the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, on Savannah's historic riverfront. It's set in a restored industrial building with exposed brick and reclaimed hardwood floors, and it's one of the highest-ADR, highest-occupancy hotels in the market. A full renovation starts later this year, and an expansion into the building next door is planned for 2027. This is a rare chance to lead an iconic property through its next chapter.

The hotel's restaurant, The Nest, is leased and run by a third-party partner who has worked well with the hotel for years. The GM is the main contact for that team when guest feedback or issues come up, but isn't responsible for day-to-day restaurant operations. There is no meeting space.

**The Role**

The General Manager owns the guest experience and the hotel's financial results. The GM leads Sales, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Valet, working with an on-site Chief Engineer and Housekeeping Manager. The GM will guide the hotel through the renovation and expansion while protecting its premium rates, guest satisfaction scores and reputation.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead all hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, maintenance and valet, with a hands-on, visible style.

- Drive revenue and ADR through sales, revenue management and strong rate strategy in a high-demand historic market.

- Own the P&L, budgets and forecasts, and deliver strong bottom-line results.

- Raise guest satisfaction scores and keep Hilton Tapestry brand standards.

- Coach, mentor and develop department leaders and team members, and build a culture of recognition and appreciation.

- Keep operations and guest service running smoothly through the renovation and the 2027 expansion.

- Work with the third-party restaurant partner on guest feedback and service.

- Maintain strong relationships with ownership, the Savannah business community and local partners.

**Qualifications**

- 3+ years as a hotel General Manager. Hilton brand experience is strongly preferred.

- Boutique, lifestyle, historic or high-ADR hotel experience is a plus.

- A proven record of revenue growth, strong guest scores and P&L results.

- Renovation, opening or expansion experience is a plus.

- A structured, organized leader who leads by example and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

- An empathetic, people-first management style that coaches others and recognizes the team.

- **Candidates MUST currently reside in Georgia or South Carolina.**

**Compensation & Benefits**

- Base salary of $85,000–$95,000.

- A bonus of up to 15%, paid twice a year, based on revenue, bottom-line results and guest scores.

- Medical benefits starting after 30 days.

- Two weeks of PTO in the first year.

- A large, growing ownership group that invests in its hotels and leaders, with several properties in renovation and more growth in the Savannah market.