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General Manager – Candlewood Suites

LocationFort Myers, Florida
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentCompany-Wide, Open Roles
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen3mo ago
Last seen1d ago
About the role
Position: General Manager — Candlewood Suites Fort Myers (IHG certification required)
• Position Overview: Candlewood Suites Fort Myers seeks an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead daily hotel operations with a strong focus on Front Desk and Housekeeping. Ideal for a leader experienced in extended-stay properties who builds strong teams and ensures consistent IHG brand compliance.
Responsibilities
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Operational Leadership
• Oversee daily Front Desk and Housekeeping operations for consistent service delivery.
• Maintain full compliance with IHG brand standards, quality audits, and required certifications.
• Monitor room inventory, occupancy, and extended-stay guest needs.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, labor management, and cost controls.
• Guest Experience & Quality Assurance
• Lead a service-oriented culture focused on welcoming, problem-solving guest service.
• Respond to escalated guest concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular property walks, room inspections, and cleanliness audits.
• Maintain high guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and brand metric scores.
• Team Management
• Recruit, train, and coach Front Desk and Housekeeping staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing development.
• Ensure proper scheduling, payroll accuracy, and staffing coverage.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented work environment.
Requirements
• Qualifications:
• IHG certification required; Candlewood or other IHG brand experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hotel management experience, ideally in extended-stay operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage Front Desk and Housekeeping operations.
• Experience with labor management, budgeting, and P&L oversight.
Nice to have
• Familiarity with IHG systems (Opera, Concerto, Merlin, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Additional Notes: The General Manager serves as the hotel’s primary operational leader, driving guest satisfaction, maintaining brand compliance, and coordinating with Maintenance and Ownership to ensure a well-run, guest-focused property.
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