General Manager-Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites Honolulu, HI

Hotel Equities•Honolulu, HI

4d•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 251-room Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites is entering an exciting new chapter, with a major renovation underway and a full rebranding and repositioning planned for 2027. We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on General Manager – Hotel Renovation & Rebranding at Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites to lead the hotel through this transformation and position the property for long-term success. Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is searching for a remarkable leader to join our team in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

Requirements

A highly experienced General Manager with 3+ years of hotel leadership.
Impeccable results in a Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, or similar brand.
Strong financial acumen including P&L review, Budget creation, and cost controls. Ability to develop leaders into these skills.
Strong hotel Revenue Management, digital/e-commerce and commercial strategy experience.
Working knowledge of OPERA/Opera Cloud or comparable PMS system
Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills.
Able to deliver exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
Team player, professional, and lead with integrity
Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)
Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel!

Nice To Haves

Ability to Speak Japanese
Strong Hawaiʻi/Waikiki market experience ideal

Responsibilities

Ensuring implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations and increasing profit and market share.
Holding the property leadership team accountable for strategy execution.
Guiding professional development of the property leadership team and all team members.
Ensuring sales engines are leveraged.
Building owner loyalty through proactive communication, setting and managing expectations, and delivering solid business results.
Being active in the local community to build strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and customers.