Hotel General Manager

Position/Role: General Manager Location: Montgomery, AL Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 annually + Bonus Potential Relocation Assistance Available (Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background.) Lead the Team. Elevate the Guest Experience.

Drive Results. Join Ascent Hospitality and Lead an Exciting Hotel Team in Montgomery! Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an experienced, energetic, and results-driven General Manager to lead the DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery team. As General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the hotel's day-to-day operations, develop a high-performing team, drive financial results, and create an exceptional guest experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing talent, growing revenue, and making a visible impact on hotel performance. We are looking to hire urgently and are open to discussing compensation for the right candidate. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Insurance Plan Options
• Hotel Team Member Discounts
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Corporate Leadership Team
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Hotel Performance What You Will Do
• Lead and oversee the hotel's daily operations, financial performance, and overall guest experience.
• Set clear expectations and provide leadership, coaching, and development to department heads and hotel team members.
• Drive revenue, profitability, occupancy, ADR, and overall hotel performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase business, strengthen market presence, and achieve financial goals.
• Build strong relationships with guests, clients, community partners, vendors, and key accounts.
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to maximize group, corporate, and local market opportunities.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and ensure a consistent commitment to exceptional service.
• Review financial reports, budgets, forecasts, labor costs, and operating results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, company policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Recruit, retain, recognize, and develop talented team members while creating a positive and engaging hotel culture.
• Lead hotel meetings, performance reviews, operational initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, profitability, and team engagement.
• Represent the hotel and Ascent Hospitality professionally within the Montgomery business and community network.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Hotel General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hotel operations leader.
• Strong background in full-service hotel operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve financial and operational goals.
• Strong understanding of hotel sales, operations, guest service, budgeting, and revenue performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for developing people and creating a strong hotel culture.
• Highly organized, accountable, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with ownership, corporate leadership, team members, guests, and community partners.
• Hilton brand experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred. Lead with Purpose. Build Great Teams. Drive Success. This is more than a General Manager position, it is an opportunity to lead a strong hospitality team, influence hotel performance, develop future leaders, and make a lasting impact. Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).