General Manager

A&R GROUP • Orange Beach, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A&R Group is hiring an experienced Hotel General Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach, a 116-room select-service hotel in one of the busiest leisure markets on the Gulf Coast. This is not a “keep the lights on” role. We want a hands-on, guest-obsessed, numbers-driven GM who builds great teams, drives RevPAR, grows guest satisfaction scores, and makes this hotel the first choice for beach vacationers, families, sports groups, and business travelers visiting Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. If you know how to run a high-performing Marriott hotel through peak beach season and keep momentum in the shoulder months, we want to talk.

Requirements

• 3+ years as a Hotel General Manager, or 5+ years in hotel leadership (Assistant GM, Director of Operations, Front Office Manager) ready for the next step
• Marriott brand experience strongly preferred (Fairfield, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace, Residence Inn); Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, or Choice select-service experience also welcome
• Proven track record improving RevPAR, guest satisfaction, and profitability
• Strong financial skills: P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control
• Experience with hotel property management systems (Opera Cloud or similar), revenue management tools, and STR reports
• Resort or seasonal leisure market experience a big plus
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak season
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 1 year in a GM or AGM leadership role
• High emotional intelligence and sound decision making
• Ability to work weekends/holidays based on hotel demand

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue & Profitability: Own the hotel’s full P&L, annual budget, forecasting, and financial performance. Partner with revenue management to maximize RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR Index (STR market share). Manage labor, payroll, and operating expenses to hit GOP and flow-through targets. Lead local sales efforts: group sales, sports teams, weddings, corporate accounts, and tour operators.
• Deliver an Outstanding Guest Experience: Champion Marriott Bonvoy brand standards and the Fairfield 100% Guarantee. Raise guest satisfaction (GSS), online reputation, and TripAdvisor/Google review scores. Respond to guest feedback and resolve issues quickly and personally. Ensure clean, safe, well-maintained rooms, pool, breakfast, and public areas.
• Build & Lead a Winning Team: Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain a strong team across front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and breakfast. Develop department leaders and create a culture people want to stay in. Plan seasonal staffing for peak summer, spring break, and event weekends. Lead by example and by walking the floor, not from behind a desk.
• Protect the Asset: Oversee preventive maintenance, capital projects, and PIP/renovation work. Ensure compliance with brand audits, quality assurance, life safety, OSHA, and local regulations. Maintain hurricane preparedness and emergency response plans.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Marriott employee hotel discounts worldwide
• Career growth with A&R Group, a fast-growing hospitality company building and operating hotels across the Gulf Coast and Southeast

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree