General Manager – The Candlewood Suites

About Us

A brand new 151 Candlewood Suites is being built in Chester, VA. We are looking for a seasoned IHG vet to run this operation. Previous opening experience is preferred.

Your day to day

As General Manager, you’ll put your heart into your hotel. You think about every aspect, from how to build a brilliant team from the ground up to boosting sales and revenues. Marketing, guest satisfaction: they’ll all receive your attention. The result? An extraordinary world of comfort that guests remember forever. Smart, inspirational leadership is a huge part of your role. You’ll bring together a diverse team, expertly developing them. With your people skills and enthusiasm, you’ll pass on your passion for excellence, encouraging every colleague to achieve their personal best. Meanwhile, you’ll be keeping track of figures and looking for ways to increase revenue. That means analyzing financials, forecasting budgets and leading capital plans. You’ll also look at the hotel’s carbon footprint and take steps to reduce it. You’ll care deeply about your hotel – but also the environment. Your interest will extend to the local community and you’ll build links within your area. Always the hub of the hotel, you’ll be hands-on and trusted.

What we need from you

What We Look For GUEST OBSESSED General Managers are skillful and perceptive in their ability to surprise and delight their guests and instill this ability across their team PERFORMANCE BUILDERS General Managers are impactful leaders that set high standards of performance and take time to develop talent COMMERCIAL ENTREPENEAURS General Managers are business smart and commercially savvy, they seek out opportunities to improve commercial performance POWERFUL CONNECTORS General Managers are skilled communicators who build trusting relationships Experience of leading a similar successful property as General Manager

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Kalyan provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This new higher end Candlewood gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our Kalyan Cares framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing national family with opportunity for advancement.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Operations management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 3 years (Required)
• IHG Hotel management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chester, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person