General Manager

Property Description

Join the team at Hotel Zephyr - Fisherman's Wharf, located in the heart of San Francisco's iconic waterfront! As a unique and vibrant hotel, we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team. With our innovative and playful nautical-themed decor, Hotel Zephyr offers an exciting and dynamic work environment. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional service to our guests and create memorable experiences. With Fisherman's Wharf as our backyard, you will have access to the city's top attractions and a bustling, energetic atmosphere. Join us and be part of a team that values teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in hospitality. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career at Hotel Zephyr - Fisherman's Wharf!

Overview

Ready to lead one of San Francisco's most iconic waterfront hotels? Hotel Zephyr is seeking an innovative, energetic, and guest-focused General Manager to oversee this vibrant lifestyle destination at Fisherman's Wharf. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven hospitality leader to inspire a high-performing team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive financial success, and continue building on the hotel's unique personality and market presence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity, culture, and operational excellence come together, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of hotel operations, including Rooms, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Engineering.
• Develop and execute business strategies that maximize revenue, profitability, market share, and overall hotel performance.
• Foster a culture of outstanding guest service, associate engagement, and operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders while promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensure exceptional service standards and maintain the unique lifestyle experience that defines Hotel Zephyr.
• Build strong partnerships with Davidson Hospitality Group leadership, ownership, community organizations, and local tourism partners.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and guest feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, capital planning, and financial performance to achieve ownership objectives.
• Champion safety, quality assurance, and brand standards while creating memorable experiences for guests and associates alike.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a General Manager leading a full-service hotel or lifestyle hotel
• Demonstrated success driving financial performance, revenue growth, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor, and expense controls.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with associates, Davidson leadership, ownership, and community partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and execute innovative business initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences while fostering an engaging, inclusive workplace culture.

If you're ready to make your mark on one of San Francisco's most distinctive hotels, we encourage you to apply today. Join Hotel Zephyr and Davidson Hospitality Group to lead an exceptional team, inspire unforgettable guest experiences, and help shape the future of this iconic waterfront destination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
• 10+ years of experience as a President (General Manager) in a full-service hotel or resort
• Strong financial acumen and proven success in managing budgets, revenue, and expenses
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with your team, Davidson, and ownership
• Ability to think strategically and drive results
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences

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

Salary Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.