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General Manager

Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu

710 E Jefferson St
Louisville, KY 40202

Hotel with 130 Rooms
Managed By First Hospitality
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We’re seeking a bold, culture-driven General Manager to lead Tempo Louisville in NuLu, shaping a design-forward, high-energy hotel experience while driving operations, revenue, and a people-first culture with creativity, intention, and presence.
Compensation: $135,000 to $165,000 per year plus bonus, Full-Time

General Manager – Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Where modern hustle meets Southern soul.

What’s in it for you…
Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1
Paid time off from DAY 1
Holiday pay from DAY 1
401(k) enrollment after just 30 days
Hotel & travel discounts at worldwide destinations
Professional development & promotion opportunities

About this role…
We’re looking for a bold, culture-driven leader to take the reins at Tempo Louisville, Hilton’s first-ever Tempo hotel located in the heart of the city’s trendiest neighborhood—NuLu (New Louisville). This isn't your average GM gig—this is your chance to shape an energetic, design-forward hotel that blends bourbon culture, artful spaces, wellness-focused amenities, and rooftop vibes.

As General Manager, you'll set the tone for the entire guest and associate experience. From room operations and F&B to sales strategy and team development, you’ll lead with intention, creativity, and a little swagger. You'll collaborate with our corporate team to drive revenue, champion a people-first culture, and ensure this Tempo is always on beat.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Cultivate a high-performing, high-vibe team that thrives on delivering standout guest experiences.
  • Drive top-line revenue through collaboration with sales and revenue leaders.
  • Keep expenses in check with savvy purchasing and budgeting.
  • Champion a workplace culture that’s inclusive, welcoming, and rooted in excellence.
  • Be the face and voice of the hotel—connecting with guests, solving problems, and creating memorable stays.
  • Lead with presence, purpose, and a healthy dose of hospitality swagger.

What makes this Tempo unique?
It's the first of its kind: the debut of Hilton’s new lifestyle brand.
Located in the heart of NuLu, known for street art, indie shops, and farm-to-fabulous dining.
Features a bourbon-inspired lobby installation and rooftop bar with skyline views.
Guestrooms built for Power Up & Power Down moments—with sleek, zoned design, Bluetooth shower speakers, and Sealy Accelerate mattresses.
Thoughtfully tech-savvy: filtered still, sparkling, and alkaline water stations on every floor.
Moonsong Café + High Stakes Grill bring big local flavor to every stay.

Success Factors…
Experience & Education:

  • 5+ years in hotel leadership (brand experience preferred)
  • Involvement in sales/revenue management a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

  • Stellar verbal & written communication
  • Confident in MS Office and hotel tech platforms
  • Can hold your own in fast-paced, guest-facing moments
  • Fluent in the hotel’s primary language (and the language of great service)

About First Hospitality
Based in Chicago and founded in 1985, First Hospitality is a hotel investment, development, and management company with a passion for doing things differently. We create value for our guests, partners, and associates by cultivating environments where hospitality—and people—thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to foster an inclusive workplace built on collaboration, flexibility, and opportunity.

Posted April 1, 2026

About Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu

Steps from entertainment in vibrant Nulu

Find us surrounded by dining and entertainment. Tastings at the Rabbit Hole Distillery are steps away. KFC YUM! Arena and the Louisville Slugger Field are a mile from us. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center and the Muhammad Ali Center are under a 10-minute drive. Enjoy our rooftop restaurant, gym, coffee shop, and meeting space.

About First Hospitality

ABOUT FIRST HOSPITALITY 

At First Hospitality, our mission is to care for you on our journey together.

Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them.  This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.

First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good.  We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.

JOIN THE TEAM!

First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better.  That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities.  We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!

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