General Manager - Hilton Orrington/Evanston (Finance)

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead Hilton Orrington as our next General Manager? In this dynamic role, you'll inspire and guide a talented team, setting the standard for exceptional guest service. You will serve as the key liaison between the hotel, its owners, and corporate partners, fostering relationships, crafting communication strategies, and driving collaborative growth.

If you're excited to make an impact and drive excellence, we look forward to reviewing your application.

About the Property

The Hilton Orrington/Evanston is a historic 269-room hotel located in downtown Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago. Established in 1923, the property is one block from Northwestern University and within walking distance of local shops, eateries, and attractions. The hotel offers over 15,000 square feet of versatile event space, including two ornate ballrooms that have been recently renovated and a rooftop terrace, making it ideal for meetings and special events. Guests can enjoy dining at the on-site Evanston Corner Bistro, which serves classic American cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients.

For more information about the Hilton Orrington/Evanston, visit us HERE .

What are we looking for?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years' General Manager OR 3 years' Hotel Manager experience managing a property with $15M or greater in revenue and 200+ rooms.
• Experience managing union partnerships.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive team member culture.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in driving revenue.
• Ability to build and maintain successful ownership relationships and community partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hilton brand expertise.
• Local market.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

Health insurance
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive parental leave
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

The annual salary range for this role is $185K - $200K and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.