Task Force General Manager

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Full Time E02, Galena, IL, US

23 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Ember grove Hospitality
Travel Required | Full-Time Leadership Role

At Ember grove Hospitality, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional leadership. We are a growing hospitality management company committed to operational excellence, financial performance, and cultivating strong property-level teams. Our culture is rooted in accountability, service, and results.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Task Force General Manager to provide hands‑on leadership and operational support across our portfolio.

The Task Force General Manager serves as a strategic operational leader deployed to properties requiring transitional leadership, performance improvement, renovation oversight, new openings, or temporary management coverage. This role requires flexibility, strong business acumen, and a passion for developing teams.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments and is comfortable traveling extensively to support Ember grove properties nationwide.

• Provide interim General Manager leadership at assigned properties.
• Stabilize and improve hotel performance in revenue, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Oversee full hotel operations including Rooms Division, F&B (where applicable), Sales, Engineering, and Housekeeping.
• Drive financial results through budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and expense control.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor property leadership teams.
• Support hotel transitions, acquisitions, renovations, and new openings.
• Deliver consistent communication and reporting to corporate leadership.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Hotel General Manager.
• Multi‑brand experience preferred (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, etc.).
• Proven ability to improve operational and financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of PMS, revenue management systems, and hotel financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75–100% as business needs require.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.

• Performance‑based incentives
• Travel accommodations and expense coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Ember grove Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.