General Manager

Property Description

Join the energetic team at The Highland Dallas, a luxury boutique hotel that blends modern sophistication with Texas charm! Located in the vibrant heart of Dallas, our upscale property offers an exciting and dynamic environment where your talents can shine. With stylish guest rooms,newest restaurant concept The Reserve, a stunning rooftop pool, and premier event spaces, The Highland Dallas is a hub of creativity and exceptional guest service. We're seeking passionate, driven individuals who are ready to take their hospitality careers to the next level. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to create memorable experiences for our guests and thrive in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Elevate your career by joining The Highland Dallas family- and be part of something extraordinary in the heart of the city!

Overview

The Highland Dallas is seeking an inspiring and results-driven General Manager to lead one of Dallas' premier lifestyle hotels. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic hospitality executive who is passionate about people, guest experiences, and driving commercial success while fostering a culture of excellence.

As General Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the hotel, partnering closely with ownership and Davidson Hospitality Group to maximize financial performance, elevate the guest experience, and continue building a high-performing, engaged team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong business acumen, a passion for luxury and lifestyle hospitality, and a proven ability to inspire teams while delivering exceptional operational and financial results.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic direction and leadership across all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management, Finance, Human Resources, and Engineering.
• Champion a culture centered on exceptional guest service, associate engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive topline revenue growth and profitability through commercial strategy, market awareness, and sound financial stewardship.
• Partner with ownership and Davidson Hospitality Group to execute business objectives, capital initiatives, and long-term strategic plans.
• Build, mentor, and develop an experienced leadership team while creating opportunities for associate growth and succession planning.
• Ensure operational excellence by maintaining brand standards, service quality, and guest satisfaction across every touchpoint.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the local community and position The Highland Dallas as a premier destination for guests, groups, and events.
• Analyze business trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and drive performance.
• Lead with integrity, adaptability, and a hands-on leadership style that inspires confidence and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including experience as a General Manager within a lifestyle hotel.
• Demonstrated success leading complex hotel operations while consistently achieving financial and operational goals.
• Strong understanding of revenue optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and asset management.
• Experience partnering effectively with ownership groups and corporate leadership.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and team development skills with a commitment to building an engaging workplace culture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with associates, guests, ownership, and business partners.
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences while creating an exceptional workplace for associates.

If you are an innovative hospitality leader ready to make a lasting impact at one of Dallas' premier lifestyle destinations, we'd love to hear from you. Join Davidson Hospitality Group and lead The Highland Dallas into its next chapter of success.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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