Travel & Tourism

General Manager

Steamboat Springs, COHybridFull TimeManager / Head$80,000–$95,000 /yrPosted 8 days ago

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Required skills

operations leadership
geographically dispersed staff
multiple locations
emerging leaders
KPIs
operational efficiency
quality standards
exceptional experiences
owners
guests

Nice to have

hotel industry
vacation industry
similar industry

Role summary

A General Manager is sought to lead a geographically dispersed team across multiple locations, focusing on operational efficiency, quality standards, and exceptional guest and employee experiences. This role involves developing emerging leaders, managing budgets, and fostering strong owner relationships. The position requires 3-5 years of operations experience in a management role, preferably within the hospitality industry. Key responsibilities include team leadership, performance management, daily operations oversight, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. The role operates in a hybrid environment with travel requirements and demands flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays. Physical requirements include the ability to move freely and lift up to 50 pounds.

A Little Bit About Us

We offer exceptional vacation homes across the country’s most celebrated ski towns and coastal retreats. Each property is carefully selected, locally managed, and held to an uncompromising standard of care. We live and work in the communities we serve, which means every stay comes with generous local knowledge, genuine hospitality, and the confidence that what you booked is exactly what you’ll find.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both at work and beyond. Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and are subject to change. Full plan details and terms will be provided during onboarding.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off (PTO)& Holidays (non-exempt employees)Paid Flexible Time Off & Holidays (exempt employees only)Paid Sick Leave

Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancy. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.

About This Job

As part of our operations leadership team, you'll guide our geographically dispersed staff to achieve success across multiple locations. You'll develop emerging leaders, build strong teams that meet KPIs, and balance operational efficiency with quality standards to ensure exceptional experiences for owners, guests, and employees.

Compensation + Schedule

$80,000 - $95,000 annually less payroll deductions and all required withholdings

Standard Quarterly Bonus Plan

Schedule: 40+ hours per week. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Weekends and holidays may be required

Essential Job Functions

Lead and develop a team of employees through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual evaluations to support professional growth and ensure alignment with company goals.

Oversee daily operations and workflow management for a portfolio of properties to optimize team productivity and meet departmental objectives. Identify areas for improvement, and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency and quality outcomes.

Develop and grow a relationship with the owners of the properties by proactively communicating and becoming the subject matter expert of those properties ensuring they are clean, maintained and well cared for.

Meet and maintain company standards and metrics such as NPS, standard unit appearance, and efficiency.

Manage a budget for your portfolio adhering to set annual costs, with the ability to perform a cost-benefit analysis

Support your team with escalated guest and homeowner concerns by responding to emails, calls and tickets.

Conduct regular inspections prior to guest and owner arrivals.

Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes open communication, innovation, and employee engagement. Address team conflicts constructively and in a timely manner as they arise.

Assist the recruiting process with interviewing, selection and onboarding new team members while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align departmental goals with broader organizational strategy. Represent the team in leadership meetings and communicate strategic decisions effectively to direct reports.

Partner and assist your Onboarding team when new units join the portfolio.

Provide cross-coverage for your team and Co-GM(s) when necessary.

Other duties as assigned because every day is different in hospitality!

Skills + Qualifications

Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred.

3 - 5 years experience working in operations positions within this or similar industry.

Prior experience in management level position in a similar industry.

Technical computer skills required on all forms of hardware - laptops, tablets and mobile devices.

This role involves frequent travel between worksites, so reliable personal transportation is essential.

Dependable and prepared. Showing up on time and ready to go is key to creating great stays for our guests and peace of mind for our homeowners.

Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Comfortable talking to people—online or in person—and being able to share information in a way that’s clear, thoughtful, and represents the company in a positive way always.

Workplace Environment + Physical Requirements

Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in a variety of settings including private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities — often in varying weather conditions.

We’re in hospitality and our schedules can change based on guest and homeowner needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. We require flexibility to support this.

Hybrid work environment with in-person local office work time required.

Reliable transportation required.

Regular travel within the locally assigned market and / or region.

Ability to move freely (balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

This job description does not identify every requirement of the position. First Chair may change position requirements, responsibilities, and work environment at any time with or without notice.

Some positions may require that you drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work purposes. Employees who are required to drive a personal vehicle must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be at least 18 years of age. Employees who are required to drive a company vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age, and have been a licensed driver for no less than 3 years.

An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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