General Manager
Staybridge Suites – Gulf Shores, AL
A&R Hospitality | Full Time | Exempt
Take the Lead. Run the Business. Build Something You’re Proud Of.
This is not just another General Manager role.
This is an opportunity to own a hotel, lead a team, and drive real business results in one of the most desirable coastal markets in the Southeast.
At Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores, we are looking for a dynamic, hands-on General Manager who is ready to lead from the front, build a high-performing team, and take full accountability for the success of the property.
About the Property
Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel designed to feel like home for guests staying days, weeks, or longer. With fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfast, evening social events, and spacious suites, the property offers a community-driven guest experience that blends comfort and convenience.
Located just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico beaches and top attractions, this hotel serves both leisure and extended-stay travelers, creating a dynamic and high-visibility operating environment.
What Makes This Role Different
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You are the leader of the business, not just operations
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Full ownership of financial performance, team culture, and guest experience
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Opportunity to make a direct impact on results and property reputation
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A clear path for continued growth within A&R Hospitality
Your Role – What You’ll Own
Run the Entire Operation
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Oversee all departments including Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Sales coordination
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Ensure the hotel operates efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with brand standards
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Maintain a strong presence on the floor — this is a hands-on leadership role
Drive Financial Performance
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Own the hotel’s P&L and overall profitability
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Execute revenue strategies to maximize occupancy and ADR
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Control expenses, manage labor, and deliver strong NOI performance
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Monitor key metrics including guest satisfaction, market share, and operating results
General Managers are ultimately responsible for profitability, guest satisfaction, and overall hotel performance across all departments.
Lead and Build a Winning Team
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Hire, train, coach, and develop department leaders and staff
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Set clear expectations, hold teams accountable, and recognize performance
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Create a culture of service, ownership, and pride
Deliver an Exceptional Guest Experience
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Ensure every guest interaction reflects professionalism and care
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Lead service recovery and elevate guest satisfaction scores
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Build a strong reputation in the local market
Own Strategy and Growth
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Execute the annual business plan and identify growth opportunities
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Partner with revenue and sales functions to drive performance
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Represent the hotel with ownership, brand partners, and the community
What You Bring
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3–5+ years of hotel leadership experience
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Prior General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager experience
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Proven ability to drive financial performance and manage costs
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Strong leadership presence and team-building capability
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Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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Hands-on, accountable, and results-driven mindset
Who You Are
You are not a passive manager.
You are the person who:
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Walks the hotel and knows what’s happening in every department
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Steps in to solve problems, not escalate them
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Builds a team that performs — not just shows up
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Takes ownership of the business like it’s your own
Why Gulf Shores
Work where others vacation. Gulf Shores offers beautiful beaches, a growing tourism market, and a high-energy hospitality environment that rewards strong leadership and operational excellence.
Additional Information
A&R Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws.
The selected candidate will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and must maintain confidentiality of company and guest information.
Ready to Lead?
If you’re ready to take full ownership of a hotel and drive performance at a high level, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your leadership to Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores.
A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.
