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Grow with us...

Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet. Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us. (And yes, we even compost our bad ideas.).

About Us:

1 Hotels is mission-driven and a platform for change, celebrating nature in every decision we make. From how guests arrive to how they sleep, eat, relax, interact, and depart, our commitment to sustainability, innovative design, and a harmonious connection with nature is unwavering.

1 HOTELS IS...

• Natural. Nature guides everything we do.
• Modern. Of the time, with an eye on the past and a foot in the future.
• Conscious. Mindful of how our hotels are created and how our guests are treated.
• Discovery. Explorations of surrounding locales.
• Imperfect. Still evolving — we don’t have all the answers.
• Committed. Bettering ourselves and bettering the industry.

1 Hotels invites guests to live in rhythm with nature—offering spaces that restore, inspire, and come alive from day to night, where sustainability, wellness, and social energy exist in thoughtful balance.

The Opportunity:

Join our 1 Hotel Austin family as a visionary luxury lifestyle executive. We seek a seasoned General Manager with pre-opening and several years leadership experience. Our ideal candidate is a thought leader, innovative pioneer, tastemaker, and luxury lifestyle hospitality expert. Energetic, eloquent, and inspirational, you will be a cherished mentor and leader for our 1 Hotel Austin team.

In this role, you'll oversee all aspects of our hotel's pre-opening planning and daily operations, ensuring a sustainable and thriving hotel - the place to "BE"! From building a world-class team to exceeding guest expectations with unparalleled service, you will guide our team towards achieving its goals while embodying our brand's essence.

Requirements for Success...

• Previous experience in operating a luxury lifestyle property
• Leadership skills to include the ability to articulate a strong vision for the hotel, embedding the values, being able to narrate how we are doing and where we are heading, to take and move the whole team in one direction
• Strong people manager and developer with the ability to positively influence others, to develop a strong and cohesive team, and to create a culture focused on delivering the highest levels of customer scores and online reputation
• Visibility in your property with both guests and team members alike, and ability to use this to really keep your finger on the pulse anticipating opportunities and challenges alike
• An ability to think for oneself whilst understanding the difference between autonomy and accountability, without a constant need to check and/or waiting to be told what to do
• Strong business acumen with proven track record of delivering across key business metrics and a balanced score card
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of all commercial and financial aspects of hotel operations
• Proven track record in developing, rolling out and operating successful concepts
• A highly driven and dynamic attitude with a passion for hospitality that transfers into everything you do
• Strong communication and influencing skills, verbally, in writing and in presentation mode

Recognized by Newsweek as a 2024 Most Loved Workplace, Starwood fosters a culture where creativity thrives, collaboration is second nature, and people are valued for who they are and what they bring. If you’re ready to bring your whole self to a team where thoughtful work leaves a lasting mark—you belong here.

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