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Job description
NEW AC Hotel National Mall | Washington, DC Opening Spring 2027
Lead the Opening. Build the Team. Define the Guest Experience.
An exciting new opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality leader to oversee the opening of the brand-new AC Hotel National Mall , scheduled to debut in Spring 2027 .
We are seeking an experienced General Manager with a passion for hotel openings, team development, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you've successfully led a Marriott hotel , managed a pre-opening , or are ready to bring your leadership expertise to one of Washington, DC's most anticipated hotel openings, we'd love to meet you.
This is a unique opportunity to build a hotel from the ground up—from recruiting your leadership team and establishing hotel culture to driving financial success and launching an outstanding guest experience from day one.
Position Summary
The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the hotel's pre-opening planning, opening execution, and ongoing operations. This includes financial performance, guest satisfaction, associate engagement, sales strategy, revenue growth, and ensuring full compliance with Marriott brand standards.
The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who inspires teams, drives results, embraces accountability, and creates an exceptional workplace culture.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead all phases of the hotel's pre-opening process
Develop and execute the critical path for opening
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop the hotel's leadership and associate teams
Establish operational standards that exceed Marriott brand expectations
Drive revenue, profitability, and market share
Partner with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing to maximize performance
Deliver outstanding guest satisfaction and associate engagement scores
Manage budgets, forecasting, labor, and financial performance
Build relationships within the local Washington, DC community
Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards, safety regulations, and company policies
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager
Pre-opening General Manager or hotel opening experience strongly preferred
Marriott brand experience strongly preferred
Experience leading full-service, lifestyle, or upscale select-service hotels
Proven success improving RevPAR, GOP, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement
Strong financial management and budgeting experience
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $150,000
Annual Bonus Opportunity : Up to 40%
Our benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Marriott hotel travel discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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