General Manager- Long Island Area, NY

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial General Manager to lead hotel operations and drive new growth opportunities in the Long Island market. The ideal candidate is a strategic hospitality leader with a proven ability to manage hotel operations, maximize financial performance, build high-performing teams, and identify expansion opportunities. This role requires a hands-on leader who can deliver exceptional guest experiences while positioning the property for market growth, brand development, and revenue optimization.

Requirements

5–10+ years of hotel leadership experience, including General Manager or Assistant General Manager roles.
Experience with major hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG preferred).
Strong understanding of hotel financial management and revenue strategy.
Proven success in team leadership, culture building, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new hotel openings, acquisitions, or property repositioning is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all hotel operations including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales, Engineering, and Housekeeping.
Ensure full compliance with brand standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction scores and service quality standards.
Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic budgeting and financial management.
Monitor and manage P&L, forecasting, and cost controls.
Identify opportunities to improve RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy performance.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Long Island market.
Build relationships with local businesses, corporate clients, tourism organizations, and community partners.
Support hotel expansion initiatives, acquisitions, and development projects.
Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
Provide coaching and development opportunities for department leaders.
Partner with Sales and Revenue teams to drive group, corporate, and leisure business.
Monitor market trends and competitor performance.
Implement strategies to maximize market share and revenue opportunities.
Ensure delivery of exceptional guest service and brand experiences.
Proactively resolve guest concerns and maintain high online review ratings.