General Manager

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Premium Hotels LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Job reference: 000468 Salary: $80,000-$90,000 a year, plus Bonus Department: Property Leadership Location: Fairfield Inn Natchitoches- 150 Hayes Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Division: Premium Hotels LLC Hours Per Week: 40 General Manager We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead the Fairfield Inn Natchitoches, a Marriott select-service property in a growing and vibrant market. This role requires a strong operational leader who is passionate about guest service excellence, team development, and driving revenue performance. The ideal candidate will bring proven hotel leadership experience and the ability to deliver consistent results aligned with Marriott brand standards.   This is an on-site leadership role. The selected candidate must reside within a 20-mile radius of the hotel or be willing to relocate.   What You’ll Do?   Provide hands-on leadership across all hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and brand compliance   Maintain continuous QA readiness and successfully pass Marriott brand inspections   Drive revenue performance by managing occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and overall market positioning   Oversee budgeting, labor management, expense controls, and financial reporting to achieve profitability goals   Lead, coach, and develop department leaders and team members, fostering accountability and engagement   Monitor guest satisfaction scores and online reputation; implement service recovery strategies when needed   Ensure operational excellence during peak occupancy, inspections, and high-demand periods   Maintain open and proactive communication with ownership regarding performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives   Uphold all safety, compliance, and Marriott brand standards   About You:   Proven General Manager experience in a Marriott-branded hotel (preferred) or comparable select-service environment   Strong background in hotel operations leadership with a focus on guest service excellence   Demonstrated ability to drive revenue performance and manage KPIs   Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control   Hands-on leadership style with strong team development and accountability skills   Ability to work 45–55 hours per week based on operational needs   Primarily weekday daytime presence with flexibility for weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergency response as needed   Must reside within 20 miles of the hotel or be willing to relocate   What’s in It for You?   Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000   Performance-based bonus (QA-based; details to be finalized)   Paid Time Off (PTO)   Opportunity for long-term growth within the organization   Direct collaboration with ownership and the autonomy to lead effectively   About Us:   Fairfield Inn Natchitoches is part of the globally recognized Marriott portfolio, known for consistent quality, trusted service, and strong brand standards. We are committed to operational excellence, team development, and delivering memorable guest experiences. Our leadership team values accountability, integrity, and a performance-driven culture that supports both professional growth and long-term success.   We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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