General Manager | Newark Marriott Courtyard UD

Shaner Hotels • Newark, NJ

5d

About The Position

Now Hiring: General Manager Lead a Courtyard by Marriott® — Shape the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders Are you ready to lead more than a hotel? 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 is not a traditional GM role. This is a legacy-building opportunity. You will drive financial performance, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction — while partnering with the university to provide mentoring, teaching, and inspiring future hospitality professionals through a fully integrated, hands-on hotel practicum program. If you are a proven hospitality leader who believes in service, innovation, and developing people, this is your platform. This position uniquely blends: Executive hotel leadership Community influence Talent pipeline development Brand excellence within the Courtyard by Marriott® portfolio Academic engagement and teaching You won’t just operate a hotel — you’ll operate a living classroom.

Requirements

• A proven General Manager or senior hotel executive
• Financially savvy and performance-driven
• Passionate about developing people
• A natural mentor and confident public speaker
• Community-connected and relationship-oriented
• Energized by innovation and experiential learning
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees