General Manager

Aperture Hotels is a reputable and established hotel management company with a diversified portfolio of well-known brands such as Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Hotel Indigo, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Home2, and Independent properties. The company is dedicated to providing a dynamic work environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Celebrating core values like transparency, accountability, curiosity, growth, value creation, commitment, and care, Aperture Hotels strives to cultivate a family-like atmosphere where team members are respected, recognized, and empowered. They emphasize diversity and inclusion, offering all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on a range of factors including race, gender, or disability.

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown is a boutique hotel that boasts a prime location along the scenic Black Warrior River and is just steps away from the vibrant downtown Tuscaloosa area and the University of Alabama. As a General Manager at Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, you will have the unique responsibility and opportunity to lead a property that seamlessly integrates local culture, exceptional service, and thoughtful design to create a memorable guest experience. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the guest journey by inspiring and managing your team to deliver excellence in all operational aspects, from housekeeping and maintenance to guest receptions and breakfast service.

This role requires you to maintain high standards in revenue generation, cost controls, associate engagement, and guest satisfaction while ensuring full compliance with brand requirements. You will be closely involved in budget preparation, forecasting, and operational management to maximize the property’s full potential and to protect and enhance the asset. Engaging with community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and local visitor bureaus is essential to promote the hotel and stay connected with the local market events, helping to drive business and elevate the guest experience.

As General Manager, you will supervise your management team including sales directors to effectively implement sales and marketing plans, targeting group bookings and various market segments. Your leadership will extend to hiring, training, and developing employees to create a motivated workforce that fosters employee retention and reduces turnover. Your ability to use industry-standard technology platforms effectively will also be critical to running efficient hotel operations and achieving performance benchmarks.

This full-time position offers a competitive role with a well-rounded benefits package, including an employer matching 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, and management training opportunities. You must be comfortable working a flexible schedule, including weekends, and be prepared to manage crisis situations calmly and responsibly. If you are an experienced hospitality leader eager to make a significant impact in a community-driven, boutique hotel environment, this role offers a rewarding career path. Join Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown and Aperture Hotels to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences and maintaining operational excellence.