Free hotel manager job description template
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Hotel Manager job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Hotel Manager
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Hotel Manager who runs a small hotel, inn or motel: guests, housekeeping, staff and the books. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness and appearance
- Ensure company standards for guest services and housekeeping are met
- Answer questions from guests about policies and services
- Interview, hire, train and sometimes fire staff
- Monitor staff performance
- Coordinate front-desk activities and resolve problems
- Set budgets and approve expenditures
- Keep track of how much money the property is making
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hospitality or related management experience [specify]
- Strong guest service skills
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Nice to have
- Professional certification
- Experience with [property management software]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Pinewood Inn, a 28-room independent inn.
Pinewood Inn is hiring a General Manager to run daily operations (five days a week, with on-call coverage). You'll supervise housekeeping and the front desk, manage the budget and keep guest reviews strong. Prior hotel or hospitality management experience is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a hotel manager does
A hotel manager runs a small hotel, inn or motel: guests, housekeeping, staff and the books. Typical duties include:
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness and appearance
- Ensure company standards for guest services and housekeeping are met
- Answer questions from guests about policies and services
- Interview, hire, train and sometimes fire staff
- Monitor staff performance
- Coordinate front-desk activities and resolve problems
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says professional certification may be beneficial but is not required. Entry typically requires less than five years of related experience.
Training: Typically less than five years of related experience.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers.
How much does a hotel manager make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What should I list for a small-property manager?
Be specific about what the person owns: staffing, budget, guest complaints, maintenance calls. At a small property one person usually does all of it, and applicants should know that before they apply.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.