General Manager

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Grapevine, TX

19d

About The Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Financial Performance • Lead all aspects of hotel operations to achieve profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence. • Own full P&L; performance with focus on GOP growth, labor productivity, and flow-through optimization. • Lead weekly forecasting, pace reporting, and comp set positioning to outperform market competitors. • Partner with ownership on capital planning, asset enhancements, and long-term strategic initiatives. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION • Prior General Manager experience required, preferably in a large full-service or conference hotel. • 6+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience. • Strong group sales, catering, and revenue strategy background. • Experience in airport or corporate-driven markets preferred. • Bachelor’s degree preferred. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Proven GM experience in a large, complex hotel. • Strong financial and operational leadership. • Demonstrated ability to drive top-line and bottom-line performance. • Aligned with Avion’s values of trust, transparency, and results. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Requirements

Prior General Manager experience required, preferably in a large full-service or conference hotel.
6+ years of progressive hotel leadership experience.
Strong group sales, catering, and revenue strategy background.
Experience in airport or corporate-driven markets preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven GM experience in a large, complex hotel.
Strong financial and operational leadership.
Demonstrated ability to drive top-line and bottom-line performance.
Aligned with Avion’s values of trust, transparency, and results.

Responsibilities

Position the hotel as a premier DFW conference destination, optimizing group, corporate, and leisure demand.
Drive group strategy including base business, in-year pickup, and shoulder night optimization.
Maximize total revenue across Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Catering.
Leverage airport proximity and key local demand generators to drive occupancy, ADR, and total revenue.
Oversee a high-volume conference operation (~63,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space) with strong focus on execution, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
Collaborate closely with Conference Services and Sales teams to ensure seamless group execution.
Direct multi-outlet Food & Beverage and banquet operations.
Drive profitability, service excellence, and strong catering margins.
Deliver an elevated guest experience across a full-service hotel environment, including indoor/outdoor pool and campus-style layout, while maintaining Hilton brand standards.
Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the property.
Lead a cross-functional leadership team across Rooms, F&B;, Engineering, Finance, Revenue, Events, and Sales.
Foster a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and results.
Promote accountability, communication, and development.
Represent the hotel within the DFW business community.
Build relationships with key clients and partners.