General Manager - Courtyard Solana Beach (Salary $120K - $130K)

General Manager - Courtyard Solana Beach (Salary $120K $130K)

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General Manager - Courtyard Solana Beach

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Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the full operation of the hotel and all outlets, including hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, engineering, human resources, and accounting. The GM is expected to meet all company standards and lead the 5 Key Drivers identified by the management company.

Core Responsibilities

Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, goodwill and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.

Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive guest relations at all times.

Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction.

Coordinate special programs, functions and incentives to improve guest service.

Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.

Effectively lead the Executive Committee to reach the goals of the property.

Develop and assure achievement of hotel revenues and profits, utilizing forecasting, P&L management, RevPAR.

Ensure the property is compliant in all departments, growing the business year over year.

Ensure product quality is of a level to allow future bookings of room nights, banquet sales and food & beverage to achieve increasing pricing goals as warranted to maximize revenue.

Coach and develop leaders to exceed performance expectations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or related business field preferred.

Minimum five (5) years of experience as a General Manager in a branded hotel environment.

Strong understanding of P&L (Profit & Loss) control—the ability to manage and optimize the hotel’s income and expenses to ensure profitability. This includes :

Analyzing revenue streams and expense categories.

Identifying financial trends and variances.

Making strategic decisions to improve margins.

Communicating financial performance clearly and confidently in meetings and reports.

Proven ability to read, interpret, and present financial data to stakeholders, including ownership groups, corporate leadership, and subject matter experts.

Demonstrated success in cost control and expense management.

Performance management & accountability : Skilled in driving team accountability for financial and operational results through clear expectations, consistent follow-through, and data-informed decision-making.

Experience leading multi-departmental teams and managing day-to-day hotel operations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive GM experience for five (5) or more consecutive years in a “Select Service” branded hotel, ideally Marriott or Hilton.

Exceptional P&L control and financial acumen with the ability to analyze revenue and expenses, identify trends, and make strategic decisions to improve profitability—while confidently presenting financial performance to ownership groups, corporate teams, and stakeholders.

Experience managing highly engaged ownership groups with frequent, unannounced site visits; consistently communicates property performance with professionalism, transparency and confidence.

Deep understanding of select-service hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, maintenance, and food & beverage.

Will be actively involved in daily operations and lead by example.

Strong leadership skills with experience recruiting, training, and motivating high-performing teams.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with guests, staff, vendors, and ownership.

Familiarity with Marriott brand standards and ability to ensure consistent execution across all departments.

Market knowledge for Courtyard Solana Beach : Understanding the property's position within the coastal North County San Diego hotel market, including :

Demand drivers : Del Mar Racetrack, Cedros Avenue Design District, beach tourism, and biotech corridor business travel.

Rate strategy : Aligning pricing with seasonal demand and local events while maintaining Marriott brand standards.

Customer service centric mindset : Proven ability to anticipate guest needs, resolve issues promptly, and ensure a consistently positive guest experience.

Previous experience in financial leadership roles such as :

Director of Finance

Hotel Controller

Accounting Manager

Revenue Manager

Or similar roles with direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

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