Area General Manager

Sun Hill Industries

. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the group’s portfolio of Marriott-branded hotels .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in hotel operations, financial performance, and brand compliance while driving guest satisfaction and talent development. Proficient in managing multi-property oversight and ensuring adherence to Marriott brand standards and operational excellence.

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Hospitality ManagementFinancial AcumenMarriott Brand StandardsOperational ExcellenceProject Management

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisRevenue OptimizationHotel Management SystemsOperational ProgramsQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementGuest SatisfactionChange Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGuestVoiceMarriott BonvoyMGSProperty Improvement Plans

Industry Keywords

Hospitality RegulationsLabor LawsSafety StandardsMulti-Property OversightOperational Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the group’s portfolio of Marriott-branded hotels
Report to executive leadership and ownership
Drive operational excellence, financial performance, brand compliance, guest satisfaction, and talent development across assigned properties
Provide strategic direction and oversight for hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering
Lead, mentor, and evaluate General Managers and executive leadership teams
Ensure consistent execution of company initiatives, operational standards, and best practices across the portfolio
Lead hotel openings, transitions, renovations, and special projects
Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards, operating procedures, quality assurance programs, and corporate initiatives
Oversee GuestVoice, Brand Standard Audits, Quality Assurance, Marriott Bonvoy, MGS, mobile services, property improvement plans, sustainability initiatives, and required certifications
Serve as primary point of contact with Marriott Regional Operations and Corporate leadership
Drive portfolio profitability through revenue strategies, expense management, and operational efficiencies
Oversee annual budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and financial reporting
Monitor RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, GOP, NOI, labor productivity, and market share, implementing corrective action as needed
Partner with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing to maximize revenue and market performance
Evaluate business trends, competitive positioning, and commercial opportunities
Improve GuestVoice performance, online reputation, service recovery, and guest satisfaction
Promote hospitality, accountability, continuous improvement, and an inclusive collaborative culture
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing leaders
Drive succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and associate engagement
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, labor laws, and federal, state, and local requirements
Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, life safety, and asset protection initiatives
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive hospitality leadership experience, including multi-property oversight within full-service hotels
Extensive experience managing Marriott-branded properties
Thorough knowledge of Marriott systems, brand standards, and operational programs
Proven executive leadership with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire multi-property hotel leadership teams
Comprehensive knowledge of hotel operations and Marriott brand standards, systems, and operating procedures
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and revenue optimization
Strategic thinking, exceptional business judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and organizational performance
Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in hotel management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant business technologies
Thorough knowledge of hospitality regulations, employment laws, safety standards, and risk management practices
Ability to travel regularly and work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to perform required physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 250 lbs.
Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and other office equipment
Neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Exclusive worldwide Marriott employee travel discount program
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace