Hotel General Manager

Sandpiper Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality company committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence and a culture of winning. Known for their value-driven approach captured in the motto "Play To Win," Sandpiper Hospitality invests in their people, properties, and communities to create memorable stays for guests while fostering a supportive and engaging workplace for their associates. Their portfolio includes a variety of hotel brands where they emphasize leadership, innovation, and sustained growth. The company operates with an emphasis on strategic management and employee empowerment, recognizing these as key drivers to business success and guest satisfaction. Working at Sandpiper Hospitality means joining a team that values integrity, dedication, and a growth mindset, supported by comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities.

The role at hand is for a General Manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Gainesville, FL, a brand-new extended stay hotel where you will have the strategic and operational helm to lead the property toward peak performance. This leadership position requires a results-driven individual ready to take full responsibility for managing all facets of hotel operations, from financial accountability to guest experience and team management. As the General Manager, you will oversee revenue growth initiatives, ensure the highest standards of customer service, and build a positive work culture that supports employee engagement and operational excellence. Your leadership will be essential to fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with both Sandpiper Hospitality’s and Marriott’s quality standards and corporate goals.

This role is dynamic and influential, offering the opportunity to work in a vibrant sector of the hospitality industry with a focus on extended stay offerings. You will be responsible for P&L management, budget oversight, daily operational control, and the execution of local sales strategies to maximize occupancy and profitability. A critical part of your role is to lead and develop your staff through effective supervision, coaching, scheduling, and performance management, ensuring that each team member contributes to the hotel’s success. You will also maintain rigorous standards through daily inspections and compliance with brand requirements, while actively participating in corporate communication to keep the property aligned with company-wide objectives.

Sandpiper Hospitality values its associates and rewards their dedication with generous paid time off, travel perks, comprehensive healthcare plans, performance incentives, and ongoing training and development programs. This supportive culture empowers you to grow as a hospitality leader and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s long-term success. If you bring passion, strategic insight, and hands-on leadership to the table, this General Manager role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career while delivering outstanding guest experiences in the thriving Gainesville market.