Hotel General Manager - Build

ARK Hospitality
• Panama City Beach , FL , US

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hotel General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of the Everhome Suites Panama City Beach, FL
. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven hospitality leader with extensive extended-stay and local market experience who thrives in a hands-on, startup environment.

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for leading all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team development while upholding the company’s mission, vision, and values. This role requires a proactive, self-starting leader with the ability to balance strategic oversight and day-to-day operational involvement.

• Lead the hotel opening process
  , including personnel, training, systems implementation, and brand compliance
• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost controls
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by establishing strong service standards and operational consistency
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing team culture
• Oversee all departments to ensure operational excellence, brand standards, and regulatory compliance
• Act as the primary ambassador for the hotel within the local market and community

• Perform administrative duties, such as payroll, bank deposits, and completing operational checklists.
• Handle guest complaints and queries, promoting exceptional customer service.
• Be present on property during shift changes to communicate priorities and support the team.
• Manage budgets, maximize revenue, and maintain financial and statistical records.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise hotel staff to create a high-performing, guest-focused team.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
  Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage teams effectively.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Previous experience as a hotel manager, assistant manager, or hotel department manager required

$70,000+

At ARK Hospitality, our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in hospitality. We are passionate about owner results with proven systems, talent, and intentional culture to fuel optimal outcomes. Get on board with all things ARK!

• Paid time off and company holidays
• Benefits - health, dental, vision, 401(k), discounts on hotel stays, and a payday advance via Zay Zoon.
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing portfolio
• You will be part of a culture where relationships come first
  , collaboration is the standard, and results matter
• You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the support of an experienced regional leadership team, and the opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly expanding organization
• Every day, you will positively impact your hotels, your teams, our owners, and the communities we serve