General Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group

Los Angeles, California

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$250,000–$300,000

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Hospitality and Tourism, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Procedure Implementation, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Restaurant, Sales, Small Company, Team Player, Thought Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Los Angeles, California

POSTED

5 days ago

Property Description

Located in the heart of Century City, this newly reimagined luxury hotel is undergoing a full transformation ahead of its anticipated late-2026 debut. Designed to bring a fresh perspective to modern, understated luxury in Los Angeles, the hotel will feature approximately 360 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, a lively lobby bar, a signature restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, and lounge with sweeping city views-creating a vibrant destination for both travelers and locals.

Overview

General Manager - Century City Hotel | Los Angeles, CA

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality leader to open and lead Century City Hotel, a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Currently undergoing a complete transformation, Century City Hotel will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city's most dynamic and prestigious neighborhoods.

Scheduled to reopen in late-2026, the hotel will feature approximately 350-400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, a signature three-meal restaurant, and a pool, bar, and lounge with panoramic city views, creating a destination for both travelers and locals alike.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work in close partnership with a highly engaged ownership group, playing an active and visible role in shaping the future of Century City Hotel. The General Manager will lead the property through pre-opening, opening, and stabilization while bringing the ownership vision to life through exceptional service execution, thoughtful leadership, and a Forbes Five-Star-caliber luxury mindset.

The ideal candidate is a polished, highly communicative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and balances hands-on operational leadership with strong presence, professionalism, and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of Century City Hotel's pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases, ensuring operational readiness and a strong culture of service excellence.
• Partner closely with ownership, maintaining open and transparent communication while aligning on service standards, financial performance, and long-term vision.
• Serve as a highly visible leader across the hotel, setting the tone for a luxury, guest-centric culture rooted in personalized service and attention to detail.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a best-in-class team of approximately 350-400 team members, fostering professionalism, accountability, and elevated service standards.
• Oversee all hotel operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Human Resources, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
• Lead key pre-opening initiatives including P&L development, departmental planning, recruitment, vendor selection, and SOP implementation, aligning operational strategy with ownership expectations.
• Successfully position Century City Hotel within the luxury segment, delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong financial performance.
• Act as a confident and articulate ambassador for the hotel, engaging effectively with ownership, internal stakeholders, community partners, and media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive hotel leadership experience, including 5+ years as a General Manager in a full-service or luxury property.
• Proven success leading a hotel opening or major renovation within the luxury or upper-upscale segment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an active ownership group, balancing transparency, diplomacy, and accountability.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance and revenue strategies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire large, diverse teams and build a high-performance culture.
• Strategic mindset paired with operational discipline-comfortable leading both vision and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.

Benefits

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, Da

General Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group

Los Angeles, California

About the Company

Davidson Hospitality Group

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