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Melton Hospitality Advisors lists this General Manager opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opening General Manager. Richmond, Virginia
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $140,000 - $150,000
Annual Performance Bonus
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Program
Paid Time Off
Hotel Travel Benefits
Professional Growth Opportunities
Melton Hospitality Advisors has been retained by our client to identify an experienced and dynamic Opening General Manager to lead an exciting new hotel opening in the Richmond, Virginia market.
This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys building teams, shaping culture, driving operational excellence, and creating memorable guest experiences from the ground up. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in the pre-opening process and will be responsible for establishing the foundation for long-term success.
Our client is seeking a proven leader who combines strong business acumen with a passion for developing people, delivering exceptional service, and achieving outstanding financial results.
Position Overview
The Opening General Manager will have overall responsibility for all aspects of hotel operations, including: Pre-opening planning and execution
Recruiting, training, and developing department leaders and associates
Financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
Revenue growth and market share strategies
Guest satisfaction and service excellence
Brand standards and operational compliance
Associate engagement and culture development
Community engagement and business development
Ownership communication and reporting
This role requires a highly visible leader who can successfully balance operational execution, financial performance, and team development while creating an exceptional experience for both guests and associates.
Successful candidates will possess: Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or other nationally recognized brands
Proven P&L management experience
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Demonstrated success in driving guest satisfaction scores
Experience developing and mentoring department leaders
Strong sales, revenue management, and business development acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A reputation for professionalism, accountability, and integrity
Preferred Qualifications Previous hotel opening experience
Upscale, lifestyle, premium select-service, or full-service hotel experience
Experience leading renovations, repositionings, or major operational transitions
History of exceeding financial and operational performance goals
Why This Opportunity?
Opportunities to lead a hotel from opening day are rare.
This role offers the chance to: Build an entire hotel team from the ground up
Establish the property's culture and leadership foundation
Influence operational strategy before opening
Partner closely with ownership and key stakeholders
Create a lasting impact on a significant hospitality investment
For the right leader, this is an opportunity to build something special while advancing their career with a respected hospitality organization.
About Melton Hospitality Advisors
Melton Hospitality Advisors is a hospitality-focused executive search and advisory firm dedicated to helping hotel owners and operators build stronger organizations through leadership stability, thoughtful hiring, and culture-focused talent solutions. We understand hotel operations because our work is grounded in real hospitality experience. Our focus is not simply filling positions, but helping organizations identify leaders who can create lasting impact for guests, associates, and ownership.
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23219, US
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