General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood, located at 500 Shades Creek Parkway in Homewood, Alabama, is a distinguished hotel that forms part of the globally recognized Marriott International portfolio. As a brand, Courtyard is passionately committed to serving business travelers with tailored experiences that blend comfort, efficiency, and a welcoming atmosphere. Being part of Marriott, the world’s leading hospitality company, Courtyard prides itself on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment that values the unique backgrounds and talents of all associates. The hotel offers a vibrant workplace culture where learning, growth, and collaboration are highly encouraged alongside delivering superior guest experiences. The property is staffed by dedicated professionals who uphold high standards of service, cleanliness, and operational excellence, creating memorable stays for guests from all walks of life. As a full-time management opportunity, this role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $118,000 annually, and it is also bonus eligible, aligning with Marriott’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance.

The position available is for a Property General Manager, who will act as the primary strategic business leader for the hotel. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of property operations, including managing hotel performance, food and beverage services, sales and marketing strategies, revenue generation, human resources, and overall profitability. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of driving the implementation of brand service strategies and initiatives to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing property-wide strategies, maintaining robust relationships with key customers, and ensuring a return on investment for Marriott International and the hotel ownership. The General Manager provides leadership and real-time operational feedback to the management team and associates, ensuring seamless coordination across departments. Additionally, this role involves managing labor in alignment with budgetary goals, coordinating capital improvements, ensuring compliance with cleanliness and quality standards, and overseeing major brand standard implementations.

Furthermore, the General Manager manages food and beverage forecasting and vendor relationships to maximize profitability while reducing waste. They also play a critical role in sales and marketing by working with regional sales offices to set goals, establish strategies, and creatively capture new revenue streams through property amenities. Human resource duties include leading associates through organizational changes, facilitating training, recruitment, performance reviews, and ensuring ongoing professional development. The role demands a proactive engagement with owners and stakeholders by providing detailed performance reports, conducting business reviews, and addressing requests promptly. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to inspire and develop a motivated team, all while upholding the high standards synonymous with the Marriott brand. Joining Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood means becoming part of a passionate, ambitious team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational success.