General Manager - Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to lead Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina as our next General Manager? In this dynamic role, you’ll inspire and guide a talented team, setting the standard for exceptional guest service. You will serve as the key liaison between the hotel, its owners, and corporate partners, fostering relationships, crafting communication strategies, and driving collaborative growth.
If you're excited to make an impact and drive excellence, we look forward to reviewing your application.
About the Property
Nestled along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina offers a vibrant, resort-style escape just minutes from the city's famed beaches. This fully renovated hotel boasts 595 rooms and suites inspired by luxury yachts, many featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies with stunning water views.
Guests can indulge in Mediterranean flavors at the rooftop restaurant, Olive & Sea, grab a coffee or cocktail at Dockside Provisions, or relax poolside with tropical drinks from the Pool Bar. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, modern fitness center with Peloton bikes, and convenient access to a 33-slip marina. A complimentary beach shuttle and on-site water taxi make exploring Fort Lauderdale effortless.
With over 31,000 square feet of flexible event space, including the waterfront Intracoastal Ballroom, the hotel is ideal for conferences, weddings, and social gatherings. Its prime location places guests within walking distance of the Broward County Convention Center, Port Everglades, and the vibrant Las Olas Boulevard.
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What are we looking for?
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years’ Hotel General Manager experience managing a property with $30M or greater in revenue and 300+ rooms.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive team member culture.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven success in driving revenue.
- Ability to build and maintain successful ownership relationships and community partnerships.
- Performance driven, with strong leadership capability and proven ability to attract, motivate, lead, inspire and direct a talented team towards driving excellent guest and employee satisfaction results.
- Ability to build and maintain successful ownership relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing union partnerships.
- Hilton brand experience.
- Local market experience.
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!