Assistant General Manager / Operations Manager
TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Gonzales, LA
Compensation: $37,000 – $48,000 based on experience, qualifications, and hotel leadership background, plus quarterly performance bonus opportunity.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Gonzales, Louisiana is seeking a hands-on hospitality leader to join our leadership team as an Assistant General Manager / Operations Manager.
TownePlace Suites Gonzales is a Marriott-branded extended stay hotel located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in one of Louisiana’s fastest growing business and travel corridors.
This position is ideal for an experienced hotel operations professional, Front Office Manager, or Assistant General Manager seeking an opportunity within a growing hotel ownership group. The ideal candidate is operationally hands-on, team-oriented, accountable, and passionate about guest service and hotel operations. You will work directly alongside the General Manager and ownership to support daily operations, maintain Marriott brand standards, develop associates, and help drive guest satisfaction and operational performance.
Why Join Us?
- Collaborative leadership environment with long-term career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work closely with hotel ownership and leadership
- Marriott-branded leadership experience
- Broad exposure to hotel operations and leadership
- Stable ownership group focused on long-term hotel growth
- Supportive leadership environment
Responsibilities
- Support daily hotel operations and guest experience
- Assist in leading Front Office and Housekeeping operations
- Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) as scheduled
- Help maintain Marriott brand standards and inspection readiness
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and associate development
- Conduct routine property inspections to ensure cleanliness and operational consistency
- Support team accountability and positive workplace culture
- Help drive guest satisfaction and operational performance metrics
- Maintain strong communication between departments and hotel leadership
Qualifications
- Previous hotel management or operations leadership experience required
- Marriott experience strongly preferred, though strong operational leadership experience from other brands will also be considered.
- Front Office leadership experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed
- Strong operational leadership mindset and team-oriented approach
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
- Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Marriott hotel travel discounts
- Leadership growth and mentorship
- Advancement opportunities within Avalon Hotel Group
About Avalon Hotel Group
Avalon Hotel Group is a Louisiana-based hotel ownership and management company operating Marriott and IHG branded hotels throughout the state. We focus on operational excellence, associate development, and long-term career growth opportunities for hospitality professionals.
If you are ready to take the next step in hotel leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $37,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
