Property Description

The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6th and J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o’Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats – 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Overview

Are you an accomplished and visionary leader with a passion for the hospitality industry? Look no further! Join our prestigious hotel/resort as the General Manager and be at the helm of our success. Bring your high energy, enthusiasm, and strategic mindset, and lead our team in delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue growth, and ensuring operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and have a proven track record in hotel management, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, sales, marketing, finance, and HR
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives and drive profitability
• Foster a culture of exceptional guest service and employee engagement
• Implement and maintain high operational standards and quality control
• Lead and inspire a diverse team of department heads and associates
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including owners and investors
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the curve
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and revenue generation strategies

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to lead a top-notch property and shape memorable guest experiences. Apply now and let your passion for hospitality, strategic thinking, and leadership shine as the General Manager. Join our team and be part of a journey filled with success, growth, and rewarding achievements!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
• 10 years of experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel , with F&B background preferred
• Strong financial acumen and proven success in managing budgets, revenue, and expenses
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with your team, Davidson, and ownership
• Ability to think strategically and drive results
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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