General Manager

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a General Manager for the all new Canopy by Hilton Louisville Downtown, slated to one in the fourth quarter of 2024!

A dynamic leader with boutique/lifestyle experience is needed, with a desire to fully embrace and be an ambassador to the community and culture of Louisville, KY. 

This is a 168 room property that can by found just minutes from Whiskey Row. The KFC Yum Center Arena is less than 10 minutes away on foot and the entertainment district, Fourth Street Live! The hotel will feature a steakhouse, rooftop pool, and over 5000 sq ft of meeting space.

Job Summary

The General manager is responsible for all aspects of operations at the hotel, day-to-day staff management and guests. He / She should be an ambassador for the brand and hotel. Provide leadership and strategic planning to all departments in support of DHM service culture, maximized operations and guest satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Oversee all aspects of operations by exercising demonstrated knowledge and experience in all phases of hotel management, including sales and marketing, human resources, food and beverage, budget and forecast management, rooms, housekeeping, and maintenance.
• Provide the vision, leadership, and strategy to inspire your associates to deliver exceptional service and drive financial success. You have a strong hotel management background and an obvious passion for the hospitality industry. Your passion for service is contagious and you are a natural coach that loves to build effective teams and inspires individuals to do their best.
• Enable innovation and drive results. You execute successful sales and marketing campaigns, understand dynamic revenue management, and can drive profit to the bottom line through strong financial controls.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous General Manager experience is essential.
• F&B experience is a plus.
• Strong and successful Owner Relations partnerships.
• Ability to create and develop a dynamic team.
• Local market, preferred.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or telephone.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.