What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager who has overall responsibility for the successful opening and operation of the hotel and for meeting or exceeding the objectives for all areas of the property. You will provide overall direction and guidance to your team while managing the day-to-day leadership and management of all company facets.

The Property

HYATT House is an extended-stay, residential-style hotel that aims to provide individual travelers with the feel of a modern condominium. Our 175 room, all suite property offers the comforts of home such as fully equipped kitchens, flat panel HDTVs and daily complimentary breakfast, while the public space features facilities such as a pool, a fitness center, and a business center. This property is located in urban Orlando near popular destinations such as the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Studios, and premium outlet shopping experiences, accommodating small meetings and corporate clients seeking to place their employees on extended assignment.

Who We Are

• A brand-new property with the ability to build your team from scratch.
• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
• Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open minded individuals who embrace change.
• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.
• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer over the past 8 years.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, through a team of managers, all areas of the operation, to maximize financial performance while upholding quality standards, maximizing levels of guest satisfaction, and maintaining colleague engagement.
• Direct the development and execution of the annual strategic plan, the annual budget, and operations plan, emphasizing balanced growth and consistent profitability.
• Communicate the direction and purpose of all initiatives, resulting in colleague & leader ownership, pride, and desired results.
• Achieve and maintain superior balanced scorecard results (revenue, STR, GOP, guest experience, colleague engagement, asset maintenance, etc.), with an unrelenting desire to exceed previous outcomes.
• Inspire and motivate your leaders and colleagues to foster a guest-focused and results-oriented environment.
• Deliver best-in-class guest service and satisfaction by executing against the Modus Ethos, through avenues such as training, survey analysis, feedback, and incentive programs.
• Actively seek out critical information on market trends, segment behavior, and other data to make informed decisions and remain ahead of the pack.
• Create and promote learning opportunities and development plans for direct reports, fostering a culture of development.
• Champion employee engagement and promote a collaborative and inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged to speak up and their input is valued.
• Collaborate with shared services partners (marketing, revenue management, people & culture), to maximize performance and engage with companywide initiatives.
• Champion our values, vision, and culture.

Who You Are

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in different management positions in the hospitality industry and held a senior leadership role (Hotel Manager, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager - preferred) at a hotel for at least two years.
• Have a track record of achieving and maintaining superior results across all areas of the hotel and can articulate the underlying strategies that led to your achievements.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the hospitality industry, have a strong financial background, sound administrative skills, well developed management skills, and have demonstrated ability to effectively lead.
• A passion for hospitality will be apparent from speaking with you; you naturally connect with colleagues and guests.
• You love to inspire and motivate your team while focusing on learning and development, giving and receiving feedback.

What’s In It for You

• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K, all available on day 1!
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan to set you up for success.
• Coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop yourself and your team.
• Personalized development plan to fit your individual role and career goals.
• Leadership courses to improve your personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Monthly fitness and transportation credits.
• Unlimited PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE. Inspire others with your thirst for excellence.
• BE CURIOUS. Learn rapidly and eagerly.
• BE INNOVATIVE. Create new ideas that prove useful.
• EMBRACE CHANGE. Remain agile, flexible and nimble to thrive in an evolving world.
• COMMUNICATE. Listen with the intent to understand. Share all relevant information.
• HAVE INTEGRITY. Be honest and straightforward with everyone.
• USE GOOD JUDGMENT. Make wise decisions, even in the face of ambiguity.
• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM. Learn from one another and help each other to be great.
• SERVE OTHERS. Our guests, community, and each other. Be a part of the bigger picture.
• LIVE 360. Practice work-life balance.

Two more Things . . .

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related to performance, ability or attitude protected by state or federal law, is disrespectful, bad business and won’t be tolerated. It’s also illegal.

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