Lead an exceptional boutique hospitality experience in the heart of Asheville's River Arts District. Artful Way is a distinctive destination where boutique hospitality exists alongside thoughtfully designed residential apartments, creating a vibrant and welcoming community. We're seeking an experienced, passionate, and hands-on General Manager to lead our 27-room boutique hotel and deliver an exceptional guest experience while partnering with the management company and on-site stakeholders to ensure the property operates seamlessly. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the momentum of a newly opened property, inspire a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the guest experience, team culture, and financial success of the hotel. What You'll Do Lead all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and operational excellence. Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering Virtelle's Culture of Service. Drive financial performance through revenue growth, expense management, budgeting, and forecasting. Partner with sales, revenue management, accounting, maintenance, HR, and company leadership to achieve property goals. Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Monitor guest feedback and online reputation, creating memorable experiences that build loyalty. Build relationships within the Asheville community to strengthen the hotel's presence and create unique guest experiences. Maintain a well-operated, welcoming property that guests and employees are proud to be part of. What We're Looking For 2+ years of hotel leadership experience (General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience preferred). Proven success leading, developing, and motivating hospitality teams. Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management. Comprehensive understanding of hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, and operational KPIs. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Experience with hotel property management systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency preferred). A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional experiences for guests and team members alike. If you're an engaging leader who enjoys building great teams, delivering memorable guest experiences, and leading a unique boutique hotel in one of Asheville's most vibrant neighborhoods, we'd love to hear from you!