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General Manager-Northern New Jersey Area at Blue Sky Hospitality Ltd.

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Job Description

General Manager-Northern New Jersey Area

A well-established hotel management company is seeking an experiencedGeneral Managerto lead one of its branded properties in Northern New Jersey. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, a proven track record of success inHilton-branded hotels, and the ability to deliver excellence in both guest experience and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of daily hotel operations while ensuring compliance withHilton brand standards.
  • Lead and motivate department heads and associates to achieve operational goals and maintain a culture of excellence.
  • Manage the property's financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and P&L accountability.
  • Drive guest satisfaction and maintain top-tier scores on brand quality and service audits.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, and Accounting teams to optimize revenue and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, brand, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Qualifications
  • Hilton experience is required- minimum 3 years in a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Director-level role within a Hilton-branded hotel.
  • Experience inlimited-service or full-servicehotel environments preferred.
  • Proven leadership in financial performance, guest service, and team development.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge ofHilton systems(OnQ, Hilton Honors, etc.) highly desirable.
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Hilton brand discounts and professional development support

Typical mid-level pay: $103k for General and Operations Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$103k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024