General Manager - InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, DC, Washington
Hotel: Washington D.C. - The Wharf (WASHC), 801 Wharf Street SW, 20024
Job number: 139486
About Us
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.
Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection. These are Intercontinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.
Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too.
InterContinental Washington DC – The Wharf - General Manager
Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C.'s vibrant new waterfront district, InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and convenience. With breathtaking views of the Potomac River, a stunning rooftop pool, a serene onsite spa, and effortless access to the National Mall, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian museums, this hotel is a true urban oasis.
We are seeking an extraordinary General Manager to lead our team and elevate this exceptional property to new heights. If you have the vision, passion, and expertise to create unforgettable guest experiences and drive commercial success, we’d love to hear from you!
Your day-to-day:
- Oversee Hotel Operations: Lead the commercial and operational functions of the hotel properties, ensuring smooth and efficient management.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan aimed at maximizing owner returns and achieving financial targets.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, inspire, and manage a high-performing team. Focus on upskilling, measuring performance, and driving team success.
- Boost Commercial Growth: Review and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the hotel's commercial performance across all facilities.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong connections with guests, external stakeholders, and key partners, including clients, government officials, suppliers, and local communities.
What we need from you:
- Financial Experience: Solid financial acumen to drive profitability and manage budgets effectively.
- Luxury Experience: Proven success in luxury property environments, with a focus on delivering exceptional standards.
- Emotional Intelligence: Ability to connect with teams, guests, and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.
- Results-Oriented: A driven individual who thrives on achieving goals and delivering measurable outcomes.
- F&B Expertise: A strong background in Food & Beverage operations is highly desirable.
- Relationship Builder: Exceptional ability to collaborate with and engage all stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential; conversational Spanish would be a strong advantage.
The salary range for this role is $250K – $280K base. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees.
Who we are
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here.
- IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.
