General Manager

Lead a Brand-New Hilton Property from Day One

Western States Lodging & Management is seeking an accomplished hospitality leader to serve as General Manager of the brand-new Home2 Suites by Hilton in Sparks, Nevada . This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new-build extended-stay hotel from its opening and play a critical role in establishing the property's culture, operational standards, guest experience, and financial performance.

As General Manager, you will have the opportunity to build a high-performing team, establish strong operating processes, develop relationships throughout the Reno-Sparks market, and position the hotel for long-term success. This role carries full operational and financial accountability and works closely with regional leadership, ownership, and corporate partners to achieve strategic goals.

If you're a confident, hands-on hospitality leader who thrives on building something great and wants the opportunity to make your mark on a brand-new property, this could be the perfect next step.

What's in it for you- Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
  • The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

Eligible full-time associates are entitled to the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

What You'll Do

• Provide full operational and financial leadership for the Home2 Suites by Hilton, with accountability for revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction, and overall property performance
• Lead the successful opening and stabilization of the new-build hotel, establishing operating procedures, service standards, and team expectations
• Develop and manage annual budgets, capital plans, forecasts, and financial strategies
• Monitor P&L performance, identify trends and opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve revenue, GOP, and NOI goals
• Partner with sales and revenue management teams to develop strategies that maximize occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and market share
• Direct all aspects of hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, breakfast, maintenance, and guest services
• Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish a strong service culture and ensure guests consistently receive an exceptional extended-stay experience
• Protect and enhance the physical asset through proactive maintenance, preventive programs, capital planning, and effective vendor management
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing hotel team
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans for department leaders and associates
• Lead and mentor department heads while building a strong leadership pipeline and succession readiness
• Conduct regular leadership and associate meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and maintain team engagement
• Develop relationships with local businesses, community organizations, corporate accounts, and other strategic partners throughout the Sparks and Reno market
• Serve as the primary liaison to ownership and regional and corporate leadership
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on operational, financial, sales, and guest satisfaction performance
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, business partners, and community stakeholders
• Oversee emergency preparedness, risk management, safety programs, and compliance initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, strengthen profitability, and elevate the overall guest experience

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent hospitality experience will be considered
• At least 2 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, preferably as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hotel operations leader
• Experience with Hilton or another major hotel brand strongly preferred
• Experience with extended-stay hospitality is a plus
• Demonstrated success managing hotel financial performance, revenue strategy, and operating results
• Strong understanding of hotel P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
• Experience leading, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing hospitality teams
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, brand standards, guest service, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with property management systems and hotel accounting platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and leverage hotel technology systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Professional presence and the ability to confidently represent the hotel with ownership, associates, guests, and community partners
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership style with the ability to build processes and culture in a new property environment
• Ability to balance financial accountability with a strong commitment to people and guest service

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Opening a new hotel is a rare opportunity for a General Manager. Rather than stepping into an established operation, you'll have the chance to build the team, shape the culture, establish the standards, develop the market, and create the foundation for long-term success. Home2 Suites is designed around the needs of today's extended-stay traveler, and you'll be at the center of bringing this new property to life in the growing Sparks/Reno market.

You Know You're Successful When...

You know you're successful when the Home2 Suites by Hilton is operating as a confident, cohesive, and high-performing hotel; your team understands the culture and consistently delivers an exceptional guest experience; financial performance meets or exceeds expectations; the property is gaining momentum in the Sparks/Reno market; Hilton brand standards are consistently achieved; and ownership, guests, associates, and corporate leadership recognize you as a trusted leader who built a strong foundation for the hotel's long-term success.

About Western States Lodging & Management

At Western States Lodging & Management, we believe that great people build great communities, so we invest in our team by providing meaningful work, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

When you join Western States Lodging & Management, you'll be part of a company that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. Our leaders serve as ambassadors, consultants, collaborators, and coaches , working alongside their teams to create exceptional experiences, solve challenges, and build stronger operations. Whether you're leading a new hotel or growing an established property, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a career with a company that believes in Serving You Like Family.