General Manager

Step into a leadership role where innovation, culture, and guest experience come together at The Scarlet Hotel. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager to lead this distinctive lifestyle property in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and is passionate about creating memorable experiences, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence.

As General Manager, you will serve as the strategic and cultural leader of the hotel—guiding all aspects of the operation while elevating the guest experience, maximizing financial performance, and fostering an engaging and collaborative team environment. If you are energized by boutique hospitality, inspired by innovation, and motivated to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of hotel operations including guest services, rooms, food & beverage, sales, marketing, finance, and human resources
• Drive strategic initiatives that enhance profitability, market positioning, and overall guest satisfaction
• Champion a culture centered on exceptional service, accountability, and associate engagement
• Inspire, mentor, and develop department leaders and hotel associates to achieve operational excellence
• Maintain high standards across the property, ensuring a best-in-class guest experience and strong attention to detail
• Partner closely with ownership and corporate leadership to align operational goals and business strategies
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and revenue optimization strategies
• Build strong community relationships and represent the hotel within the local market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Hotel General Manager, preferably within the lifestyle or boutique hotel segment
• Proven success leading high-performing teams and driving operational and financial results
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, revenue, and expenses
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Passion for creating elevated guest experiences and fostering a positive, people-focused culture
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial hospitality environment

This is more than a General Manager role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a one-of-a-kind property and leave a lasting impact on both guests and associates. Join a team that values creativity, leadership, collaboration, and excellence while being part of an exciting hospitality journey in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

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