General Manager

Avion Hospitality•Grapevine, TX

13d

About The Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Financial Performance Lead all aspects of hotel operations to achieve profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence. Own full P&L; performance with focus on GOP growth, labor productivity, and flow-through optimization. Lead weekly forecasting, pace reporting, and comp set positioning to outperform market competitors. Partner with ownership on capital planning, asset enhancements, and long-term strategic initiatives. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Prior General Manager experience required, preferably in a large full-service or conference hotel. 6+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience. Strong group sales, catering, and revenue strategy background. Experience in airport or corporate-driven markets preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Proven GM experience in a large, complex hotel. Strong financial and operational leadership. Demonstrated ability to drive top-line and bottom-line performance. Aligned with Avion’s values of trust, transparency, and results. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. Requirements Sales, Revenue & Market Positioning Position the hotel as a premier DFW conference destination, optimizing group, corporate, and leisure demand. Drive group strategy including base business, in-year pickup, and shoulder night optimization. Maximize total revenue across Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Catering. Leverage airport proximity and key local demand generators to drive occupancy, ADR, and total revenue. Conference & Event Operations Oversee a high-volume conference operation (~63,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space) with strong focus on execution, client satisfaction, and repeat business. Collaborate closely with Conference Services and Sales teams to ensure seamless group execution. Food & Beverage Leadership Direct multi-outlet Food & Beverage and banquet operations. Drive profitability, service excellence, and strong catering margins. Guest Experience & Brand Standards Deliver an elevated guest experience across a full-service hotel environment, including indoor/outdoor pool and campus-style layout, while maintaining Hilton brand standards. Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the property. Team Leadership & Culture Lead a cross-functional leadership team across Rooms, F&B;, Engineering, Finance, Revenue, Events, and Sales. Foster a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and results. Promote accountability, communication, and development. Community & Industry Engagement Represent the hotel within the DFW business community. Build relationships with key clients and partners. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED. I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND / OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Requirements

Prior General Manager experience required, preferably in a large full-service or conference hotel.
6+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience.
Strong group sales, catering, and revenue strategy background.

Nice To Haves

Experience in airport or corporate-driven markets preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven GM experience in a large, complex hotel.
Strong financial and operational leadership.
Demonstrated ability to drive top-line and bottom-line performance.
Aligned with Avion’s values of trust, transparency, and results.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of hotel operations to achieve profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
Own full P&L; performance with focus on GOP growth, labor productivity, and flow-through optimization.
Lead weekly forecasting, pace reporting, and comp set positioning to outperform market competitors.
Partner with ownership on capital planning, asset enhancements, and long-term strategic initiatives.
Position the hotel as a premier DFW conference destination, optimizing group, corporate, and leisure demand.
Drive group strategy including base business, in-year pickup, and shoulder night optimization.
Maximize total revenue across Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Catering.
Leverage airport proximity and key local demand generators to drive occupancy, ADR, and total revenue.
Oversee a high-volume conference operation (~63,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space) with strong focus on execution, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
Collaborate closely with Conference Services and Sales teams to ensure seamless group execution.
Direct multi-outlet Food & Beverage and banquet operations.
Drive profitability, service excellence, and strong catering margins.
Deliver an elevated guest experience across a full-service hotel environment, including indoor/outdoor pool and campus-style layout, while maintaining Hilton brand standards.
Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the property.
Lead a cross-functional leadership team across Rooms, F&B;, Engineering, Finance, Revenue, Events, and Sales.
Foster a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and results.
Promote accountability, communication, and development.
Represent the hotel within the DFW business community.
Build relationships with key clients and partners.