Boutique Hotel General Manager Job

Are you a boutique hotel general manager with strong Food & Beverage expertise? Emerson Inn By The Sea is seeking a dynamic hospitality executive to lead our 35-room historic coastal inn in Rockport, MA.

This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who excels in operational leadership, F&B program management, and guest experience strategy within an independent hotel environment.

What You’ll Lead:

1. Executive Hotel Operations

Direct all day-to-day operations across Rooms, F&B, Events, Housekeeping, HR, and Maintenance

Maintain high visibility during peak service hours

Drive service culture and team alignment

2. Full-Scope Food & Beverage Management

Oversee menu engineering, pricing strategy, beverage programming

Manage vendor relationships and purchasing

Maintain inventory controls and COGS targets

Supervise Chef and Bar Manager

3. Talent & Culture Development

Recruit, onboard, and mentor team members

Manage labor scheduling and payroll approval

Foster accountability and team collaboration

4. Financial Performance & Revenue Optimization

Monitor Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and Labor Cost %

Control budgets and expenses

Improve profitability across lodging, dining, and events

5. Weddings & Retreats Oversight

Collaborate with Event Manager on execution and logistics

Ensure seamless event-to-guest integration

Requirements:

• 3+ years in hotel management (independent/boutique preferred)
• Strong F&B operational leadership
• Experience with PMS/POS systems
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and payroll
• Comfortable working weekends, evenings, and seasonal demands

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $75,000–$85,000
• Flexible Scheduling
• Health Insurance Reimbursement

If you're a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in coastal boutique hotel environments, we encourage you to apply.