General Manager | Nightsky | San Luis Obispo, CA

What You Will Be Doing

We’re seeking an experienced, hands‑on General Manager to lead all operations at Nightsky San Luis Obispo. This role oversees the full guest experience—from sunrise yoga on the hilltop deck to Golden Hour gatherings at our signature bar and restaurant—and ensures that the property reflects Nightsky’s mission of setting the standard in positive impact, nature‑focused hospitality.

This is a full‑time, on‑site, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Operations.
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. Nightsky San Luis Obispo is an elevated, nature‑immersive hospitality experience set atop a hill with sweeping views of the Nine Sisters. Designed for connection, rejuvenation, and simple‑but‑beautiful moments, our luxurious eco‑tents, al fresco gathering spaces, and curated activities offer guests a refined, comfortable immersion in nature.

Our personality is warm, adventurous, neighborly, stylish yet approachable. We believe in the power of shared humanity, in balance, in embracing nature’s rhythm, and in taking it easy while delivering thoughtful, meaningful hospitality.

Set within Nightsky,
Marcerro features a creative and cleverly‑designed F&B program to minimize service complexity while guests are encouraged to mingle together through communal programming for a memorable experience. Marcerro—a name born from the union of mar (sea) and cerro (hill)—pays homage to the stunning natural convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains that cradle our site. This unique positioning inspires everything we do, from the ingredients we source to the atmosphere we create.

We operate a streamlined, light‑touch service model—where guests may encounter only a few “hosts,” but every detail feels curated, intentional, and inspired by the natural world around us.

• Passionate about hospitality, the outdoors, and creating meaningful guest experiences.
• Culture-driven, committed to respect, teamwork, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Unique in our approach—encouraging individuality, authenticity, and creativity.
• Innovators, constantly evolving to enhance experiential programming and guest engagement.
• A growing team seeking leaders who recognize the importance of associate engagement and guest connection.
• Proud to promote from within and build diverse, inclusive teams that thrive.

• Overseeing all pre-opening milestones, schedules, and critical path items.
• Partnering with development, design, and brand teams to ensure that all programmed spaces reflect Nightsky’s design ethos and vision.
• Defining and implementing the Marcerro culinary identity at this location—shaping guest nourishment, low‑touch service flows, mobile activations, and signature F&B moments.
• Leading and supporting all existing Marcerro team members—including the Executive Chef and F&B staff—during an ongoing operation and pre-opening phase, ensuring seamless transitions and standards alignment.
• Creating opening operating procedures, staffing models, host responsibilities, safety systems, and workflows for a staff-light environment.
• Hiring and training the opening team to deliver Nightsky’s brand pillars from day one.
• Establishing vendor partnerships, especially with local makers, brewers, wellness guides, and nature-focused third parties.
• Working with Marketing and Revenue to ensure the brand voice, positioning, programming, and identity are cohesive at launch.
• Ensuring the property opens on time, within scope, fully functional, and brand-right.

• Lead all on-site operations: guest services, “hosts,” housekeeping, F&B, wellness and nature programming, retail, grounds/maintenance, fire features, trails, and safety.
• Maintain the integrity and functionality of all programmed spaces, including the eco‑tents, restaurant, and indoor and outdoor common spaces.
• Ensure intuitive, nature-forward way finding, sensitive lighting, and safe, sustainable operations throughout the site.
• Uphold Nightsky’s “service light, service right” standard—anticipatory, thoughtful, and effortlessly delivered.

• Bring Nightsky’s mission—rejuvenation…