General Manager - Los Angeles Area Luxury Hotel

General Manager – Los Angeles Area Luxury Hotel

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results‑driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States.

As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals.

Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality leader to open and lead a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the Los Angeles, CA area. This landmark property—currently undergoing a complete transformation—will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Scheduled to reopen in mid‑2026, the hotel will feature approximately 350–400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, signature three‑meal restaurant, and pool, bar, and lounge offering panoramic city views.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work in close partnership with a highly engaged ownership group, playing an active and visible role in leading, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the hotel. The General Manager will help bring the ownership vision to life through exceptional service execution, thoughtful leadership, and a Forbes Five‑Star–caliber luxury mindset. The ideal candidate is a polished, highly communicative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and balances hands‑on operational leadership with strong presence, professionalism, and strategic execution.

• Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of the hotel’s pre‑opening, opening, and stabilization phases, with a strong focus on service excellence and operational readiness.
• Partner closely and consistently with ownership, maintaining open, transparent communication and alignment on daily operations, service expectations, financial performance, and long‑term vision.
• Serve as a highly visible leader across the property, setting the tone for a luxury, guest‑centric culture rooted in personalized service and attention to detail.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a best‑in‑class team of approximately 350–400 team members, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and elevated service standards.
• Oversee all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Human Resources, ensuring seamless execution across departments.
• Lead key pre‑opening initiatives such as P&L development, departmental planning, recruitment, vendor selection, and SOP implementation, ensuring alignment with luxury brand and ownership expectations.
• Ensure the successful launch and positioning of the hotel within the luxury segment, delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong financial performance.
• Act as a confident and articulate brand ambassador for the hotel, engaging effectively with ownership, internal stakeholders, community partners, and media as appropriate.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including 5+ years as a General Manager in a full‑service/luxury property.
• Proven success leading an opening or large‑scale renovation project within the luxury or upper‑upscale segment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively…