General Manager - Tempo by Hilton Bethlehem - Franchise

At High Hotels, hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

For over 35 years, High Hotels has been raising the bar in hospitality, earning a reputation for standout service and unforgettable stays throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

It all starts with people. A vibrant, team-focused culture fuels every property, creating an environment where careers thrive, and guests feel right at home. With a commitment to growth, positivity, and excellence in every detail, High Hotels continues to be a place where great experiences—for employees and guests alike—aren’t just expected, they’re the standard.

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Tempo by Hilton Bethlehem | Opening 2027

We're excited to introduce Tempo by Hilton Bethlehem , High Hotels' newest property scheduled to open in 2027. Located in Bethlehem's vibrant SouthSide Arts District, this lifestyle hotel will feature 140 guestrooms, a rooftop restaurant and bar, Moonsong Café & Bar, wellness-focused amenities, flexible gathering spaces, and thoughtfully curated guest experiences. Tempo is Hilton's contemporary lifestyle brand designed around wellness, meaningful connection, and modern hospitality. This is a FULL-service hotel.

We are currently seeking a General Manager who will be responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and performance of the hotel, including guest services, rooms, food & beverage operations, financial performance, facilities, and coworker engagement. This key leader will ensure the delivery of an exceptional guest experience while achieving business objectives, maintaining brand standards, and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

The General Manager serves as a visible leader within the hotel and local community, building strong relationships with guests, coworkers, ownership representatives, business partners, and community organizations. This role also oversees all food & beverage operations, including restaurant, bar, meeting, and event services, while driving revenue growth and operational excellence across the property.

This is a full-time leadership position. Candidates must have the flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and as business needs dictate.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

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Minimum of 3 years of progressive hotel management or operations leadership experience required .

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Experience in a full-service, lifestyle, or branded hotel environment preferred.

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Food & beverage leadership experience strongly preferred.

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Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams.

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Proven experience managing budgets, financial performance, labor costs, and operational goals.

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Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest service standards, and revenue management principles.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and hotel property management systems (PMS).

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Experience with food & beverage point-of-sale (POS) systems.

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Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.

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Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements preferred.

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Hilton brand experience preferred.

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Valid driver's license required .

General description of essential job functions and responsibilities:

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Provides strategic leadership and direction for all hotel operations, including guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, food & beverage, sales, and coworker engagement.

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Ensures exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high service standards and responding effectively to guest feedback and operational opportunities.

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Leads, develops, and supports hotel leadership teams and coworkers through recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development.

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Oversees all food & beverage operations to ensure outstanding service, product quality, profitability, and compliance with applicable regulations and brand standards.

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Develops and executes business strategies, operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and revenue initiatives to achieve financial objectives.

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Monitors hotel performance metrics and implements continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

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Evaluates market conditions and competitive positioning to identify opportunities for growth, increased revenue, and enhanced market share.

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Ensures the hotel, grounds, facilities, guest rooms, public spaces, and food & beverage outlets are maintained to company and brand standards.

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Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality assurance requirements, and all federal, state, and local regulations.

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Reviews operational and financial reports, monitors expenses, and takes corrective action as necessary to improve results.

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Promotes positive coworker relations and collaborates with Human Resources to support engagement, retention, and a strong workplace culture.

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Serves as a visible ambassador for the hotel and High Hotels through participation in community, business, and industry organizations.

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Supports and drives sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship efforts throughout hotel operations.

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Ensures property readiness for brand inspections, audits, reviews, and quality assurance programs.

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Works closely with ownership representatives, corporate leadership, and business partners to achieve short- and long-term organizational goals.

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For new hotel developments and openings, provides leadership in operational planning, talent acquisition, culture development, training, and post-opening stabilization activities.

Working for The High Companies:

At High Hotels co-workers always come first. This belief is as strong today as it was when The High Companies was founded over 90 years ago!

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Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.

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Access to the High Healthy Rewards program

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Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.

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401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.

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Fun working environment! We feel that work should be fun, and the management teams do all they can to promote a fun working environment.