General Manager / The Salt Ranch in Nashville TN

Salt Ranch is a soon-to-open boutique hotel just beyond the core of East Nashville—a modern take on the classic mid-century motor inn, featuring a poolside hangout, a restored 1856 farmhouse, and a distinctively local, unbranded guest experience. With construction nearing completion, we’re looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial General Manager to lead all pre-opening efforts and serve as the on-site ambassador for the property’s culture and vision.

 

This isn’t your typical GM role. We need someone who’s not just ready to run a hotel—but ready to open one. That means managing permits, working closely with ownership, coordinating with the city, and building the guest experience from the ground up.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all hotel departments to ensure performance goals and service standards are met
• Direct pre-opening logistics and partner with ownership to achieve critical milestones
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on guest satisfaction and operational excellence
• Create a welcoming, guest-first environment throughout the property
• Oversee financial performance, manage the P&L, and drive revenue across all segments
• Uphold the property’s brand identity while ensuring full regulatory and company compliance

 

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who is:

• Experienced in both hotel operations and pre-openings
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting timelines, and startup environments
• Local to the Nashville area—or deeply familiar with the market
• Energized by solving problems and navigating complex processes
• A confident communicator and relationship builder—skilled at working with city officials, ownership, vendors, and internal teams

This role offers the opportunity to join an independently minded property in a growing, creative neighborhood. The successful candidate will benefit from direct collaboration with ownership, and the rare chance to be a part of every aspect of a hotel from pre-opening to full operation. If you’re passionate about creating something from the ground up, and you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty along the way, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a General Manager in a hotel setting
• Proven leadership across multi-department hotel operations, including Rooms and F&B
• Strong financial skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management
• Excellent communication, team-building, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospitality compliance standards and local regulations
• Ability to lead a dynamic 24/7 operation with professionalism and poise