General Manager

General ManagerCourtyard by Marriott | Huntsville, AlabamaLead a Winning Team at a Recently Renovated Hotel. Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences. Drive Results.

Are you an inspiring hospitality leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and delivering outstanding financial results?

Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville is seeking a dynamic General Manager who is passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and growing both people and profits. This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to lead an exceptional hotel, develop talented associates, and make a lasting impact on guests, employees, and ownership.

If you're energized by achieving ambitious goals, coaching future leaders, and creating a culture where hospitality comes first, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As General Manager, you'll oversee every aspect of hotel operations while inspiring your team to consistently exceed Marriott brand standards and guest expectations.

You'll be responsible for:

Leadership & Culture

• Build, coach, and inspire a team that delivers outstanding hospitality every day.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on accountability, recognition, teamwork, and respect.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
• Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, and a hands-on leadership style.

Guest Experience

• Create memorable guest experiences that drive exceptional Guest Satisfaction scores.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally while empowering associates to exceed expectations.
• Ensure Marriott brand standards are consistently executed throughout the hotel.

Financial Performance

• Drive revenue growth while maximizing profitability.
• Manage all aspects of the hotel's P&L, forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and expense controls.
• Analyze market trends, STR reports, demand patterns, and revenue opportunities to maximize ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR.
• Develop action plans that improve financial performance and market share.

Operations Excellence

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Food & Beverage, and Sales support.
• Maintain exceptional property appearance through preventative maintenance and capital improvement planning.
• Ensure compliance with Marriott standards, company policies, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead renovation and capital projects as needed.

Business Development

• Maximize room revenue using effective yield management strategies.
• Partner with revenue management, sales, and marketing teams to increase market share.
• Promote local community engagement and strengthen relationships with guests, businesses, and partners.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Previous General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, or similar branded hotel.
• Proven success leading hotel operations and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial management including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and P&L analysis.
• Experience improving Guest Satisfaction scores and achieving operational excellence.
• Knowledge of STR reports, revenue management, ADR, Occupancy, RevPAR, and market performance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel Property Management Systems.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Leads from the front and is visible.
• Inspires people to perform at their best.
• Makes sound business decisions.
• Holds yourself and others accountable.
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Balances exceptional guest service with strong financial discipline.
• Builds trust with associates, guests, ownership, and business partners.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent walking throughout the hotel, climbing stairs, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and the ability to respond quickly to operational needs throughout the property.

Why Join Our Team?

At Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville, we believe exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. We invest in our leaders, celebrate success, and provide opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.

If you're ready to lead an outstanding hotel, develop an amazing team, and drive exceptional results, we encourage you to apply today.

Join us and help create memorable experiences—for every guest, every associate, every day.