General Manager | Modus by PM Hotel Group

We are conducting a proactive and confidential search for an experienced General Manager for a future opportunity within our independent lifestyle hotel portfolio. Note on Location: This posting lists our Chevy Chase, MD corporate office for administrative purposes only. This role is not based there. The position will be located at one of our lifestyle hotel properties within our U.S. portfolio, which spans markets across California, Washington D.C., Florida, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Specific property and location details will be shared with candidates as the search progresses.

Our portfolio includes distinctive, independent, and experience-led hotels and resorts where the General Manager is expected to operate as an entrepreneurial business leader—not simply an on-property administrator. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial and operational discipline with an instinct for creating memorable guest experiences, building highly engaged teams, and protecting the individuality of the property. This leader will be comfortable working closely with ownership, operating with appropriate autonomy, and translating a hotel’s unique sense of place into sustained financial performance, service excellence, and local relevance.

For the right leader, this role offers full ownership of hotel operations, including responsibility for financial results, guest satisfaction, revenue generation, team development, brand positioning, and property culture. The General Manager will lead through visibility, accountability, and authenticity while ensuring the hotel consistently exceeds guest and owner expectations.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site hotel operations position reporting to the Vice President of Operations. The anticipated salary range is $100,000–$150,000, commensurate with the assigned property, market, scope of responsibility, and candidate experience.

Modus by PM Hotel Group

Modus is the lifestyle + Luxury division of PM Hotel group. We develop and operate a collection of hotels and innovative hospitality concepts throughout the United States. PM Hotel Group is a Top-15 hotel management company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator. We have a unified approach to hospitality, grounded in a shared commitment to purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, and long-term value creation.

Who We Are

• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer.
• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
• Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open minded individuals who embrace change.
• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own all areas of the operation, including front office, food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales & events.
• Lead through your leadership team to maximize financial performance while upholding quality standards, maximizing levels of guest satisfaction, and maintaining colleague engagement.
• Direct the development and execution of the annual strategic plan, the annual budget, and operations plan, emphasizing balanced growth and consistent profitability.
• Communicate the direction and purpose of all initiatives, resulting in colleague & leader ownership, pride, and desired results.
• Achieve and maintain superior balanced scorecard results (revenue, STR, GOP, guest experience, colleague engagement, asset maintenance, etc.), with an unrelenting desire to exceed previous outcomes.
• Inspire and motivate your leaders and colleagues to foster a guest-focused and results-oriented environment.
• Deliver best-in-class guest service and satisfaction by executing against the Lifestyle + Luxury Ethos, through avenues such as training, survey analysis, feedback, and incentive programs.
• Provide experiences that go above and beyond, creating raving reviews, and attracting media attention, through seasonal programming and community partnerships, all within the parameters of budget and expenses.
• Actively seek out critical information on market trends, segment behavior, and other data to make informed decisions and remain ahead of the pack.
• Create and promote learning opportunities and development plans for direct reports, fostering a culture of development.
• Champion employee engagement and promote a collaborative and inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged to speak up and their input is valued.
• Manage the property for financial performance, working with the on-site and corporate teams to prepare materials and communicate results with hotel stakeholders.
• Collaborate with shared services partners (marketing, revenue management, people & culture), to maximize performance and engage with companywide initiatives.
• Champion our values, vision, and culture.

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in different management positions in the hospitality industry and have held a senior leadership role (Hotel Manager or Assistant General Manager - preferred) at a hotel for at least two years.
• Experience managing independent hotels, F&B operations & Experience Programming.
• A track record of achieving and maintaining superior results across all areas of the hotel and can articulate the underlying strategies that led to your achievements.
• Thorough knowledge of the hospitality industry, have a strong financial background, sound administrative skills, well developed management skills, and have demonstrated ability to effectively lead.
• A passion for hospitality will be apparent from speaking with you; you naturally connect with colleagues and guests.
• A love to inspire and motivate your team while focusing on learning and development, giving and receiving feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Hotel management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, property management systems and housekeeping products and procedures, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with OSHA, SB198, local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substances.
• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages is preferred.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation package, including quarterly incentive plan.
• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan to set you up for success.
• Coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop yourself and your team.
• Personalized development plan to fit your individual role and career goals.
• Leadership courses to improve your personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Monthly fitness and transportation credits.
• Unlimited PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• SERVE OTHERS.
• LIVE 360.
• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM.
• COMMUNICATE.
• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE.
• TAKE OWNERSHIP.
• LEARN + INNOVATE.
• EMBRACE CHANGE.

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire PM Hotel Group community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to our standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related to performance, ability or attitude protected by state or federal law, is disrespectful, bad business and won’t be tolerated. It’s also illegal.

PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

While this is a salaried position, be prepared to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required. This position will require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments. The position may require moving greater than 50% of the time.