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Structure Hospitality • Salt Lake City , UT , US

Posted 3 days ago

Description

We are hiring a Traveling Task Force Hotel Manager.

This role is not for everyone, and that is okay. It is designed for someone who is comfortable stepping into hotels that need leadership and doing the work required to stabilize the operation and build a team. This is a traveling role, with assignments typically lasting three to six months at a time, based on the needs of the business.

• This is not a desk role.
• It is not corporate.
• It is not a permanent placement.
• It is a hands‑on, operations‑focused role.
• You will step in as the acting General Manager at hotels that are:

Between General Managers

Newly added to the portfolio

While assigned, you are fully responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the hotel. Assignments are temporary by design. Once the hotel is stabilized or a permanent General Manager is in place, you transition to the next assignment.

The work is practical and team‑oriented.

You will work alongside hotel teams to stabilize operations, rebuild staffing and leadership structure, and reinforce operating standards and consistency. You will support and train department leaders, assist with General Manager placement and onboarding, and help transition each hotel into a steady and sustainable position. You will support properties across Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, and Super 8 brands.

Assignments are company‑directed and based on where help is needed most. Flexibility, professionalism, and respect for hotel teams are essential in this role.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, is comfortable stepping into imperfect situations, understands branded select service hotel operations, and takes pride in steady progress and doing the work the right way.

If this sounds like the kind of role you do well, please apply.

• Serve as the acting General Manager and assume full responsibility for day‑to‑day hotel operations while on assignment
• Stabilize hotel operations during periods of transition, including leadership gaps and new hotel onboarding
• Work directly alongside hotel teams across all departments, including front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance, as needed
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management to rebuild and stabilize hotel teams
• Reinforce brand standards, company policies, and consistent operating procedures
• Support and train department leaders to improve execution and accountability
• Assist with General Manager placement, onboarding, and transition planning
• Monitor guest satisfaction, cleanliness standards, and service recovery efforts
• Oversee labor management and expense control, and review basic operating and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with brand requirements, safety standards, and local, state, and federal regulations
• Communicate regularly with corporate leadership regarding hotel status, progress, and needs
• Transition hotels in an organized and professional manner once stabilized, or once a permanent General Manager is in place

• Previous experience as a Hotel General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a branded select service environment
• Strong working knowledge of branded hotel operations, preferably within Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, or Super 8
• Demonstrated ability to step into hotels during periods of transition and stabilize operations
• Comfort working in a hands‑on role that requires jumping in across departments as needed
• Proven experience building, training, and supporting hotel teams
• Ability to lead with professionalism, respect, and consistency
• Understanding of basic hotel financials, including labor management and expense control
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended assignments, typically three to six months at a time
• Flexibility to accept company‑directed assignments without location selection
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with hotel teams and corporate leadership
• Reliable transportation and the ability to meet the travel demands of the role

• $65,000 - $75,000 annually, based on experience
• Blue Cross-Blue Shield Health Insurance Offered

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly

Structure Hospitality is a hotel management company focused on disciplined operations and long term performance. We partner with owners to stabilize, improve, and operate branded select service hotels by leading from the front and working alongside our teams.