About the Role
Salary range is $72k-$77k/year plus Bonus and benefits! Relocation Assistance offered!
Our client, a respected hotel ownership and management group, is seeking an experienced General Manager to open their newest extended stay property in Waycross, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment and excels at building strong teams, driving guest satisfaction, and delivering consistent financial performance.
The General Manager will oversee all core hotel departments—including Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance, ensuring exceptional service, strong operational execution, and alignment with brand standards and ownership expectations. This is a highly visible leadership role with the autonomy to shape culture, elevate service delivery, and develop staff within a growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Create a team that will open the property and achieve ramp up status
Lead day‑to‑day hotel operations, ensuring smooth coordination between all departments.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members; maintain all new‑hire and onboarding requirements.
Maintain high guest satisfaction, personally handling escalated issues with professionalism.
Monitor financial performance, budgets, payroll, labor costs, and weekly cost accounts.
Conduct regular property inspections, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal in all areas.
Oversee maintenance and promptly manage equipment outages or service needs.
Ensure compliance with company policies, brand standards, and industry safety guidelines.
Maintain involvement in local business and community organizations.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Hilton experience preferred
Extended Stay leadership preferred
You excel at leading teams with positivity, accountability, and clarity.
You’re financially savvy and experienced with P&L ownership.
You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and adapt easily to changing needs.
You deliver exceptional guest experiences and set high service standards.
You’re a hands‑on operator who leads from the front.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing recent accomplishments in hotel operations, guest satisfaction, and financial results.
Requirements
Hilton experience preferred
Extended Stay leadership preferred
You excel at leading teams with positivity, accountability, and clarity.
You’re financially savvy and experienced with P&L ownership.
You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and adapt easily to changing needs.
You deliver exceptional guest experiences and set high service standards.
You’re a hands‑on operator who leads from the front.
About the Company
I believe great hospitality starts with great people—and those people deserve a hiring experience built on trust, respect, and real connection. With over three decades of hotel operations, sales, and leadership experience, I know that when teams feel valued, they perform at their best.