General Manager (GM) – Embassy Suites Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, California | Full-Service Hotel Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead operations at a 156-room Embassy Suites in Palmdale, California.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a hospitality professional who can drive operational performance, lead teams, strengthen guest satisfaction, and deliver financial results.

The ideal candidate is a strong operator, visible leader, and business-minded hotel executive who can balance guest experience, team engagement, and bottom-line performance.

Key Responsibilities

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  Oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Sales, and Guest Services
  
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  Drive financial performance, including revenue, expense controls, labor management, and GOP performance
  
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  Lead forecasting, budgeting, and P&L accountability
  
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  Ensure strong guest satisfaction, service recovery, and brand standards execution
  
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  Lead, develop, and hold accountable the hotel leadership team
  
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  Support sales efforts and partner with commercial leadership to grow market share
  
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  Maintain brand compliance, quality assurance readiness, and operational discipline
  
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  Oversee meeting/event operations (4,000 sq. ft. of meeting space)
  
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  Support capital planning, maintenance priorities, and asset preservation
  
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  Build an engaged culture focused on performance, service, and retention
  

Qualifications

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  5+ years progressive hotel leadership experience
  
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  Prior General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager experience in a branded hotel required
  
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  Full-service hotel experience strongly preferred
  
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  Experience with Hilton brand standards a plus
  
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  Strong background in financial management, labor controls, and guest service performance
  
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  Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive results
  
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  Experience with P&L accountability, forecasting, and operational planning
  
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  Systems knowledge such as OnQ or similar preferred
  

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a leader who can:

✔ Drive operational and financial performance

✔ Lead from the floor, not just the office

✔ Build strong teams and accountability

✔ Balance guest satisfaction with business results

✔ Bring energy, discipline, and ownership mindset

Compensation

Base Salary: $95,000–$115,000

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k)

Referrals welcome.