Hotel Manager

**ABOUT US:** Nestled along the Pacific Coast, La Bahia Hotel \& Spa celebrates its dramatic setting where the tip of Monterey Bay touches Sana Cruz's coveted Main Beach. Steeped in the romantic beauty of Spanish\-Mediterranean architecture, locals and travelers alike will savor globally influenced cuisine, cocktails and wellness rituals infused with the region's agricultural bounty and coast\-cultured Spirit. **SUMMARY:** The Hotel Manager is an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the General Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing all operational departments, including Food \& Beverage, Rooms, and Engineering, ensuring seamless execution of luxury service standards and exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader with a passion for hospitality, strong operational expertise, and a proven ability to develop high\-performing teams. This individual will drive performance across all departments through strategic planning, financial oversight, and a commitment to excellence aligned with Forbes\-level service standards. **Pay:**  $160,000\.00 \- $180,000\.00 per year **RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:** * Oversee daily operations across  **Rooms, Food \& Beverage, and Engineering** , ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest expectations * Recruit, train, and develop department leaders and team members; provide ongoing coaching and performance management * Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies * Maintain a strong presence with guests; proactively resolve concerns and enhance overall guest satisfaction * Monitor service standards across all departments; identify and correct deficiencies in a timely manner * Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and operational excellence throughout the property * Drive financial performance by managing budgets, controlling labor and operational costs, and optimizing revenue opportunities * Develop and implement revenue\-generating initiatives to increase ancillary spend and overall profitability * Lead daily stand\-up/“Huddle” meetings to ensure alignment across departments * Support the Executive Committee with strategic initiatives and operational leadership * Establish and implement operational procedures, training programs, and service standards * Perform additional duties as assigned within the scope of executive leadership **QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty at a high level. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed: * Minimum  **10 years of management experience**  in a luxury hotel or resort environment * At least  **5 years in an executive\-level leadership role** * Luxury resort and/or hotel opening experience strongly preferred * Proven track record of improving revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency * Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop teams * Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and decision\-making abilities * Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities Technical \& Systems Expertise: * Strong working knowledge of  **OPERA Cloud**  (required) * Experience with hospitality platforms such as: * ALICE * Resort Pass * MICROS * Key Watcher * Strong technical aptitude and ability to adapt to new systems Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **WORK AUTHORIZATION:** La Bahia Hotel \& Spa does not provide work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer\-sponsored visa support, now or in the future.