Hotel General Manager
Job Description
About Vista Investments Vista Investments (VIMCO) is a vertically integrated hotel ownership, management, and development company operating across California. We own, operate, and grow — and we're looking for leaders who want to grow with us.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead the Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura, a 75-room branded select-service hotel located in the heart of Ventura, CA, steps from downtown, the beach, and the pier.
This is a hands-on leadership role with full hotel operations and P&L responsibility, including guest satisfaction, financial performance, revenue management, and team leadership. The General Manager will oversee all departments while partnering with centralized Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, and HR teams. This role offers strong visibility with ownership and a clear path for growth within a growing California hospitality portfolio.
About the Property The Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura is a select-service, branded hotel serving both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a relaxed Southern California coastal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily hotel operations across Front Office, Housekeeping, and Maintenance
- Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis
- Drive RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, RevPAR Index, GOP, and labor productivity
- Partner with centralized Revenue Management to execute pricing and distribution strategies
- Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing hotel team
- Ensure compliance with Best Western brand standards and successful QA inspections
- Maintain adherence to OSHA, ADA, health, and safety regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Hotel General Manager, or strong AGM experience at a large upper-midscale or full-service hotel
- Branded hotel experience strongly preferred (Best Western, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Wyndham, Choice, or similar)
- Solid financial acumen with direct P&L ownership
- Experience with PMS systems (OPERA, WebRezPro, Lightspeed, or similar)
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary, paid quarterly
- Medical insurance, dental & vision reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Best Western employee hotel discount program
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
Ready to lead one of California's coastal hotels? Apply directly through this posting or send your resume to jjose@vistainvestments.com