What are the responsibilities and job description for the Task Force Hotel General Manager position at A&R Group?
Hotel Task Force General Manager (Coastal Region)
A&R Hospitality Gulf Shores, AL & Surrounding Coastal Markets
Job Type: Full-time, Project-based (Exempt)
About The Role
Are you a seasoned hotelier who loves the thrill of a "fixer-upper" or the challenge of a high-volume seasonal peak? A&R Hospitality is looking for a Task Force General Manager to serve as our mobile leadership expert.
You won't be tied to one desk. Instead, you will travel across our Gulf Shores and coastal portfolio, stepping into properties during critical transitions, renovations, or peak tourism seasons to stabilize operations and uphold the "A&R Way."
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.
A&R Hospitality Gulf Shores, AL & Surrounding Coastal Markets
Job Type: Full-time, Project-based (Exempt)
About The Role
Are you a seasoned hotelier who loves the thrill of a "fixer-upper" or the challenge of a high-volume seasonal peak? A&R Hospitality is looking for a Task Force General Manager to serve as our mobile leadership expert.
You won't be tied to one desk. Instead, you will travel across our Gulf Shores and coastal portfolio, stepping into properties during critical transitions, renovations, or peak tourism seasons to stabilize operations and uphold the "A&R Way."
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
- Interim Leadership: Act as the onsite GM or Department Head to ensure zero lapse in service during leadership vacancies.
- Rapid Stabilization: Perform a "Property Health Check" and SWOT analysis within your first 48 hours onsite.
- Coastal Operations: Manage the unique "high-tide/low-tide" staffing and inventory needs of a beach-market F&B and rooms operation.
- Financial Impact: Directly manage labor costs, cash handling, and property expenses to protect the hotel’s bottom line.
- Team Building: Quickly integrate with existing staff to boost morale and provide "on-the-fly" training to correct performance gaps.
- Brand Standards: Ensure every property is "QA Ready" and compliant with both Brand and A&R Hospitality protocols.
- Experience: 3–5 years of Hotel Management experience (General Manager or Assistant GM level).
- Task Force Experience: Previous experience in Task Force, multi-unit management, or "turnaround" roles is highly preferred.
- F&B Expertise: Strong background in hotel Food & Beverage, particularly in high-volume or seasonal environments.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency with major Hotel PMS and POS systems.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field is preferred.
- Compliance: Willingness to sign non-disclosure and non-compete agreements.
- Road Warrior: This role requires up to 90% travel within the Gulf Shores and surrounding coastal region.
- Flexibility: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as assignments dictate.
- Proximity: You will often reside on-property or in provided housing during your assignments.
- Adaptability: You can walk into a new lobby and take command with confidence.
- Problem Solving: You don't just see bottlenecks; you clear them.
- Resilience: You have the stamina for high-heat, high-humidity coastal environments and the "hustle" required for turnaround projects.
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities within A&R Hospitality
A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.