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    Lark

    Hospitality

    General Manager

    Austin, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$110k / yearPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Hotel Ella is a historic property delivering most memorable guest experiences in Austin. From renovated guest rooms to world class banquet and F&B operations Ella has something special for any traveler.

    This role requires a leader who can balance strategic sales initiatives with operational execution and exceptional guest satisfaction. A sales and events background with extensive food and beverage experience is strongly preferred.

    Compensation: $110,000 yearly + bonus

    What You’ll Do

    • Own overall hotel performance, combining operational leadership with a strong commercial mindset
    • Actively pursue group, corporate, and local negotiated business, building relationships with companies, organizations, and event planners
    • Serve as the primary sales driver for the property - prospecting, networking, and converting opportunities
    • Develop and implement creative packages, promotions, and upsell strategies that enhance both guest experience and revenue
    • Represent Hotel Ella in the community by attending events, forming local partnerships, and increasing brand awareness
    • Inspire and manage a small, dedicated team, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability and enthusiasm
    • Identify opportunities to optimize labor, processes, and profitability while protecting the guest experience
    • Execute the company vision while bringing forward fresh ideas that help the property stand out in the market

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Lark

    With a family of five self managed brands, a collection of nearly 100 independent spirited hotels and 33 restaurants across 27 states and 2 countries, Lark is North America's leading hospitality management company and brand choice for hotels under 150 keys. Who we are. At Lark we are about people and service. We exist to bring people together, to create life-affirming experiences and to deliver exceptional hospitality to all we encounter. On the ground we meet people eye to eye, without pretense or preconceived notions. We offer service and attention when wanted but privacy when it's not. We present ourselves as we are, with personality, warmth, energy and integrity. To our guests we offer to support their agenda and do not overlay our own. We always remember that the experience we provide comes with high expectations and could be part of a pivotal part of our guests lives. We seek people that have a natural hospitality soul and we believe that skills, procedures and the details can be taught. Good people create great experiences. Within our organization, we care for our team members as they care for our guests. We aim to develop and offer as many opportunities for growth and mentorship as possible. We celebrate each other and thrive because of it. In our relationships with owners and investors we pledge to be genuine, collaborative, honest, and transparent in all of our interactions. We will work with intention and efficiency and to earn trust. If we make mistakes, we learn from them and memorialize our corrections so we're always getting better. Above all else, we value healthy collaboration and long-term connections.

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    Industry
    Hospitality
    Founded
    2012
    Open roles
    96

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