Area General Manager

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O’Hare Airport

3001 South Mannheim Road

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Telephone (847) 635-8585

Hotel with 130 Rooms
Managed By Prominence Hospitality Group
Elevate Your Career in Hospitality – Join Prominence Hospitality as an Area General Manager!

Compensation: Starting at $95,000 per year

Are you passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and eager to advance your hospitality career? At Prominence Hospitality Group, we’re looking for a driven, energetic, and strategic Area General Manager to lead our hotel to excellence! 

Why Choose Prominence Hospitality

  • IGNITE Your Career – We invest in you with comprehensive training, career growth opportunities, and leadership development. 
  • Competitive Pay & Incentives – We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication. 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive benefits for full-time team members (30+ hours/week). 
  • 401k, Health Savings, and Spending Accounts – We support your financial well-being. 
  • Work/Life Balance – Enjoy flexible schedules and generous employee discounts (your friends and family benefit too!). 
  • Inclusive & Empowering Culture – We celebrate diversity and encourage innovation. 

What You’ll Do as Area General Manager 

  • Be Strategic: Hands-on strategic leader supporting multiple properties while empowering hotel teams to deliver service excellence and drive results.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, and onboard General Managers and key leadership positions across your assigned properties.
  • Performance Coaching: Guide hotel leaders through operational challenges, performance reviews, and development planning.
  • Operational Oversight: Conduct regular audits of cleanliness, service standards, and hotel efficiency.
  • Sales & Financial Accountability: Monitor KPIs and sales targets, identify trends, and implement action plans to ensure properties meet or exceed quarterly goals.
  • Cost & Labor Optimization: Collaborate with GMs to implement strategies that streamline operations and reduce costs.
  • Partner & Collaborator: Work closely with property leaders, ownership, and Prominence senior leadership to maintain alignment and success.

What You’ll Bring 

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in a General Manager or multi-unit leadership role within hospitality.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and hold teams accountable while maintaining a positive, productive culture.
  • Business Acumen: Strong knowledge of P&L, revenue management, labor efficiency, and guest service metrics.
  • Communication & Organization: Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and time management skills.
  • Personality: Energetic, motivated, and driven to deliver results while supporting people-first values.
  • Flexibility to Travel: Ability to complete task force assignments out of state.
  • Brand Experience: Hilton, Marriot, IHG preferred.

Why This Role Matters

As Area General Manager, you are a key strategic partner and culture carrier for Prominence. Your leadership will influence hotel performance, employee development, and the guest experience across multiple properties — helping drive the long-term success of our portfolio.

Ready to Ignite Your Career? Apply Now! 

Join a team that values your growth and contributions. Click the link below to apply and become part of the Prominence Hospitality family!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O’Hare Airport

Hotel with 130 Rooms

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O’Hare Airport in Des Plaines, IL. Located two miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and a short drive to downtown Chicago, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O’Hare Airport offers easy access to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294).

Our prime location makes exploring nearby attractions like Allstate Arena, Rivers Casino Des Plaines, and Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District a breeze. Visit Rosemont Theater, The Dome at Parkway Bank Sports Complex, and Impact Field. Enjoy the outdoor adventure at Lake Park and shop the Fashion Outlets of Chicago.

Enjoy modern amenities like a fitness center, an indoor heated pool, and free Wi-Fi. Start each day with our complimentary breakfast buffet and unwind in spacious rooms designed for your ultimate comfort. Relax and recharge only a few minutes' drive from O’Hare!