posted April 23, 2026
Compensation: $115,000 to $135,000 per year plus bonus
What's in it for you…
- Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
- Paid time off available from DAY 1!
- Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
- 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
- Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
- Professional development and promotion opportunities!
About this job…
This is a General Manager role designed for someone who wants to lead with intention, own the business, and build a team that delivers results and takes pride in how they get there.
The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the hotel including Rooms, Food and Beverage, Administrative, Sales, Marketing, and Maintenance divisions. More importantly, this leader sets the tone for the entire hotel, creating an environment where guests feel taken care of and associates feel motivated, supported, and challenged to grow.
At First Hospitality, we look to our General Managers to think beyond the day-to-day. You will have the autonomy to lead your hotel while partnering closely with a strong corporate team to drive performance, elevate the guest experience, and continuously improve results.
This is an opportunity to step into a well-known brand within the Hilton family, in a prime downtown Milwaukee location, and make a meaningful impact on both the business and the people you lead.
What you’ll be doing…
- Proactively address guest concerns by ensuring thoughtful, accessible, and consistent service delivery
- Drive revenue through partnership with sales and revenue management while maintaining strong cost controls
- Lead hiring, training, and development efforts to build a high-performing and engaged team
- Create a culture that values accountability, recognition, and collaboration
- Maintain a strong presence in the hotel, leading by example and staying connected to both guests and associates
- Ensure all departments are aligned, supported, and set up for success
- Respond to challenges with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment
- Uphold brand standards while bringing your own leadership style to life
Success factors…
Experience & Education:
- 5+ years of hotel leadership experience, ideally within a branded environment
- Experience working closely with sales and revenue management teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Valid driver’s license
Communication:
- Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels
- Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational execution
Physical:
- Active, visible presence in the hotel with the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the day
- Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds occasionally
About First Hospitality…
Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
611 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
Hotel with 127 Rooms
Modern Service with Historic Charm in Downtown Milwaukee
Unwind at Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown, located within the historic and iconic Loyalty building on north Broadway. Set in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, our hotel is 10 miles from Mitchell International airport and within walking distance of almost all major Milwaukee attractions. U.S. Cellular Arena and the Frontier Airlines Convention Center are just minutes from our hotel.
Discover Pier Wisconsin Discovery World Center Science Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Lakeshore State Park at the Lake Michigan Lakefront. Enjoy shopping and browse the quaint shops, art galleries and tasty dining options nestled between Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River.
Relax in an inviting guest room with a microwave and refrigerator. Sleep in a Serta Sleep System® bed and wake up to a cooked-to-order breakfast. Snack on treats from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® or savor delicious American cuisine from The Garden Grill.
With 7,800 sq. ft. of meeting space, this Milwaukee hotel offers the perfect setting for your business conference or special event. Catch up with work in the 24-hour business center and benefit from complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Our modern fitness center offers the latest exercise equipment so you can stay fit while you travel.
