General Manager

Marriott•Newark, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking General Manager to lead our full-service Courtyard by Marriott property — while also serving as an Adjunct Professor in partnership with a leading university hospitality program. This position uniquely blends executive hotel leadership, community influence, talent pipeline development, brand excellence within the Courtyard by Marriott portfolio, and academic engagement and teaching. You won’t just operate a hotel — you’ll operate a living classroom. The role involves full operational oversight of a dynamic full-service Courtyard by Marriott hotel, focusing on revenue growth, GOP performance, strategic asset management, brand standards execution, guest experience excellence, sales strategy, market positioning, and community engagement. Additionally, the General Manager will be responsible for the development and mentoring of department leaders, serving as an Adjunct Professor within the University’s Hospitality Program, delivering an immersive practicum course hosted inside the hotel, and mentoring and coaching hospitality students.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive hotel leadership experience
Master’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Marriott brand experience a plus
Teaching, training, or mentoring experience strongly valued

Responsibilities

Full operational oversight of a dynamic full-service Courtyard by Marriott hotel
Revenue growth, GOP performance, and strategic asset management
Brand standards execution and guest experience excellence
Sales strategy, market positioning, and community engagement
Development and mentoring of department leaders
Serve as Adjunct Professor within the University’s Hospitality Program
Deliver an immersive practicum course hosted inside the hotel
Mentor and coach hospitality students