Job Description

About the Opportunity
Are you prepared to take the helm at Signia by Hilton San Jose as our next General Manager? In this exciting position, you'll motivate and lead a skilled team while setting the benchmark for outstanding guest service. You'll act as the primary point of contact between the hotel, its owners, and corporate partners, building relationships, developing communication strategies, and promoting collaborative growth.

If you're excited to make an impact and drive excellence, we look forward to reviewing your application.

About This Property
Signia by Hilton San Jose is a contemporary landmark in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a sophisticated stay for business and leisure travelers alike. As the largest hotel in the region, it delivers upscale accommodations and exceptional service in a central downtown location.

The hotel features 805 elegant guest rooms and suites, many with sweeping views of the city or surrounding mountains. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, each room includes premium amenities such as Molton Brown bath products and Nespresso machines. Guests can enjoy a range of dining options, including AJI Bar and Robata, known for its Japanese-Peruvian fusion, and The Grill on the Alley, a classic American steakhouse. The Fountain Restaurant offers fresh, locally inspired breakfast fare in a relaxed setting. On-site amenities include a rooftop pool with private cabanas, a modern fitness center with Technogym and Peloton equipment, and 65,000 square feet of event space—home to Silicon Valley’s largest hotel ballroom.

Located steps from the San Jose Convention Center, performing arts venues, and downtown dining and shopping, Signia by Hilton San Jose is a premier destination where comfort, style, and innovation meet.

For more information on this property, click HERE .

What are we looking for?

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years as a General Manager at a full-service property with 350+ rooms and $30M+ in annual revenue
• Demonstrated experience managing labor relations and union partnerships
• Proven success overseeing large-scale convention and conference operations
• Skilled in cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with ownership groups
• Solid commercial acumen with expertise in financial oversight and revenue optimization
• Passionate about creating a culture of service excellence and experienced in mentoring and developing high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food & Beverage operations experience
• Hilton brand experience
• Local market experience

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits:
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance coverage for you and your family, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, debt-free education with access to a wide variety of education credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, mental health resources, paid time off programs, and our travel discount. Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company and the Company's long-term incentive plan.

The annual salary range for this role is $260K - $280K and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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