Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Whalebone Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.
Job reference: 000452
Salary: $80000-$100000 based on experience
Department: Property Leadership
Location: Fairfield Inn Nags Head (110 W Lakeside Dr Nags Head 27959)
Division: Whalebone Hospitality
Hours Per Week: 40
We are opening a brand-new Fairfield by Marriott in Nags Head Outer Banks and are seeking a hands-on Marriott-experienced General Manager to lead the hotel from pre-opening through full operations. This is an owner-led environment offering true autonomy decision-making authority and the opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up in a desirable coastal market.
What Youll Do
Lead all pre-opening activities including hiring training and Marriott brand readiness
Ensure full compliance with Marriott brand standards inspections and audits
Oversee daily hotel operations labor management budgeting and team culture
Drive guest experience RevPAR performance and overall profitability
Build and maintain strong relationships with ownership and brand partners
Establish efficient clean and well-run operations in a seasonal market
About You
Proven Marriott General Manager experience with owner-level accountability
Strong background in select-service hotel operations
Confident leading operations in a seasonal or coastal market
Hands-on leader focused on operational excellence efficiency and team engagement
Comfortable managing 70120 key properties
Preferred Qualifications
Prior hotel pre-opening experience
Strong Marriott brand background
About Us
Located in the heart of the Outer Banks this new Fairfield by Marriott offers the chance to combine professional growth with an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Temporary accommodations can be provided and assistance is available for securing long-term housing helping to ensure a smooth transition for the right candidate.
Join Us:
Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team and take the next step in your hospitality career.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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