General Manager
The Elyton Hotel, an Autograph Hotel by Marriott, Birmingham, AL 

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation.  Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike.  So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change.  If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

We are currently looking for a seasoned individual for the position of General Manager for The Elyton Hotel, an Autograph Hotel by  Marriott in downtown Birmingham, AL.  This is a unique opportunity for a unique individual, as the Autograph Hotel is a family of  boutique hotels created for travelers who take pride in their individuality and the commitment to deliver hotel experiences that reflect the community and champion the indie-spirit found across the full service lifestyle hotels.   We’re looking for a real leader, not a manager!

General Manager Position Overview

The General Manager is primarily responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits. The General Manager functions as the primary strategic leader of the hotel with responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance and sales and revenue generation. The General Manager analyzes business results and works with the leadership team to develop effective strategies to address needs. The General Manager makes key decisions and oversees execution, removing obstacles to success and insuring appropriate resources are available to achieve business results.

General Manager Essential Responsibilities:

• The General Manager plans, develops and implements company policies and goals.
• Coordinates activities of divisions or departments such as Sales, Human Resources, Engineering, Front Office, Housekeeping, and F&B to affect operational efficiency and economy.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
• Insuring brand standards are met with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations; communicating follow-up actions to the team as necessary.
• Preparing an annual budget with appropriate department heads to ensure the smooth operations of the hotel, set financial goals and plan expenses.
• The General Manager monitors actual sales and revenues to determine variance and assess goal accomplishments
• Creating an environment in which all employees have the ability to reach their full potential