General Manager - Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait • New York, NY

5h • $275,000 - $285,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead a distinguished hospitality operation serving New York City’s international business and diplomatic community. The General Manager will drive operational excellence, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement while upholding Hilton’s commitment to exceptional hospitality. Key priorities include revenue optimization, profitability, market positioning, and cultivating a high-performing team dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences. The ideal candidate will bring proven executive leadership, expertise in hotel operations and revenue strategy, and a demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable financial results while fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5 years' Hotel General Manager experience with a proven track record leading operations in a property with minimum $50M plus annual revenue and 350 rooms
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strategic ownership partnership, fostering trust through transparency and clear communication
• Solid commercial acumen with expertise in financial oversight and revenue optimization
• Thoughtful people leadership with a demonstrated track record of driving engagement and overseeing high-performing teams
• Hands-on, guest-facing leader with strong front-of-house presence and a passion for service excellence.
• Demonstrated experience managing labor relations and union partnerships
• New York City experience

Responsibilities

• Managing and optimizing hotel operations: You will lead the hotel with strategic oversight of all departments — ensuring alignment with Hilton brand standards. Through effective budgeting, forecasting, and service delivery, you’ll drive operational excellence and a seamless guest experience. By identifying inefficiencies and leveraging guest feedback, you’ll implement targeted improvements that enhance workflow, reduce waste, and elevate service. Your focus on continuous improvement, coaching, and innovation will strengthen team performance and consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Managing commercial financial performance: You’ll take full ownership of the property’s financial performance, including sales, revenue and finance that will lead to growth, cost control, and profitability. This means setting and achieving targets for key performance indicators like GOP and RevPAR, while maintaining strong financial discipline. You'll also collaborate closely with the hotel’s commercial team and lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes to ensure sustained financial health and business agility.
• Communicating with key stakeholders: As the primary point of contact for hotel owners and Hilton’s corporate leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining alignment on business goals, operational strategies, and performance expectations. You will deliver regular updates, collaborate on long-term planning, and act as a trusted advisor, ensuring transparency and partnership at every level.
• Leading and developing on-property teams: You will cultivate a high-performing, people-first culture by recruiting top talent, championing diversity and inclusion, and supporting the professional development of every team member. Through performance management, coaching, and recognition programs, you'll inspire engagement, accountability, and continuous growth. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver outstanding service while growing their own careers at Hilton.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed