General Manager - Motto by Hilton Indianapolis

Hilton · Indianapolis

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

*** Opening June 2027 ***

About the Property

Motto by Hilton Indianapolis is a highly anticipated lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in 2027. Located in the historic King Cole Building in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the 116-room boutique property blends modern, efficient design with the character of one of the city’s most notable architectural landmarks.

Designed to deliver a vibrant, locally connected guest experience, the hotel will feature thoughtfully designed guestrooms, activated social spaces, and a dynamic food and beverage program, including a rooftop bar and restaurant, a street-level café, and a lively ground-floor bar serving both guests and the local community.

Ideally situated near the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the city’s premier dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions, the hotel is well positioned to become a destination for both travelers and locals while contributing to the continued growth of downtown Indianapolis’ hospitality market.

About the Role:
The General Manager – Motto by Hilton Indianapolis will lead all pre-opening activities to deliver an exceptional culture, guest experience, and operational foundation aligned with the Motto brand. Responsibilities include managing the pre-opening budget, overseeing cost controls, procuring operating supplies and equipment (OS&E), recruiting and developing the team, building community relationships, and ensuring a successful, on-time, and on-budget opening.

The General Manager will also foster strong partnerships with ownership, team members, customers, and stakeholders while providing strategic leadership, driving operational excellence, delivering outstanding guest service, and achieving long-term financial success.

What are we looking for?

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum two years' Hotel Manager or five years Executive Member experience at a similar-sized or larger hotel.
Demonstrated ability to oversee operations with an annual revenue of $15M or more.
Proven success leading complex F&B operations with a focus on revenue, profitability, service excellence, and talent development.
Strong commercial acumen with a solid background in financial management and revenue optimization.
Exceptional people leadership, with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment.
Strategic and relationship-driven leadership, skilled at cultivating strong community and ownership partnerships and driving long-term commercial success aligned with both brand and ownership goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing lifestyle brand properties.
Proven track record as an Opening Executive, leading successful pre-opening and launch efforts.
Hilton experience.
Local market experience.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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As a General Manager, you are not only responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all hotel operations – you’re also the driving force behind creating memorable guest experiences that reflect the true light and warmth of hospitality that is Hilton. You will lead the hotel’s performance – from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy – while ensuring that every decision reflects Hilton’s commitment to exceptional service, team engagement, and business excellence.

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