General Manager - Los Angeles Area Luxury Hotel

Davidson Hospitality Group•Atlanta, GA

1d•$250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality leader to open and lead a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the Los Angeles, CA area. This landmark property—currently undergoing a complete transformation—will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Scheduled to reopen in mid-2026, the hotel will feature approximately 350–400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, signature three-meal restaurant, and pool, bar, and lounge offering panoramic city views. This role offers a rare opportunity to work in close partnership with a highly engaged ownership group, playing an active and visible role in leading, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the hotel. The General Manager will help bring the ownership vision to life through exceptional service execution, thoughtful leadership, and a Forbes Five-Star–caliber luxury mindset. The ideal candidate is a polished, highly communicative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and balances hands-on operational leadership with strong presence, professionalism, and strategic execution.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including 5+ years as a General Manager in a full-service/luxury property.
Proven success leading an opening or large-scale renovation project within the luxury or upper-upscale segment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an active and involved ownership group, balancing transparency, diplomacy, and accountability.
Strong financial acumen, with experience managing P&L statements and delivering on revenue and profitability targets.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; capable of inspiring large, diverse teams and creating a high-performance culture.
Strategic mindset combined with operational discipline—comfortable leading both vision and detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of the hotel’s pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases, with a strong focus on service excellence and operational readiness.
Partner closely and consistently with ownership, maintaining open, transparent communication and alignment on daily operations, service expectations, financial performance, and long-term vision.
Serve as a highly visible leader across the property, setting the tone for a luxury, guest-centric culture rooted in personalized service and attention to detail.
Build, mentor, and inspire a best-in-class team of approximately 350–400 team members, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and elevated service standards.
Oversee all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Human Resources, ensuring seamless execution across departments.
Lead key pre-opening initiatives such as P&L development, departmental planning, recruitment, vendor selection, and SOP implementation, ensuring alignment with luxury brand and ownership expectations.
Ensure the successful launch and positioning of the hotel within the luxury segment, delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong financial performance.
Act as a confident and articulate brand ambassador for the hotel, engaging effectively with ownership, internal stakeholders, community partners, and media as appropriate.