General Manager

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

The General Manager of Blind Tiger Asheville serves as the steward of both the guest experience and the spirit of the property.

This role blends strategic leadership with hands on hospitality, guiding a small, passionate team while ensuring every detail of the hotel reflects warmth, creativity, and a deep sense of place.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall success of the hotel, achieving or exceeding revenue and profitability goals while maintaining exceptional product quality and service standards.

Success in this role requires an attentive, collaborative, and solutions oriented leader who fosters an environment that is welcoming to guests, empowering to team members, and aligned with brand values.

As the on property leader, the General Manager works shoulder to shoulder with a lean team, cultivating a culture of ownership, accountability, and genuine care.

This is an engaged leadership position that embraces the realities of boutique hospitality.

The General Manager actively participates in daily operations when needed, including supporting front desk coverage and assisting housekeeping operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and strong labor stewardship.

Beyond operations, the General Manager brings Blind Tiger Asheville to life as a true community gathering place.

This includes building meaningful relationships within the Asheville creative and business community, developing partnerships with local makers and organizations, and curating events, workshops, and activations that connect guests to the neighborhood in authentic ways.

The role requires curiosity, local engagement, and a passion for creating experiences that feel distinctly Asheville.

The General Manager collaborates closely with Lark Hotels leadership and fellow Blind Tiger properties to ensure operational consistency while honoring the individuality of the property.

Clear communication, cross functional coordination, and thoughtful follow through across departments are essential to success.

Key Responsibilities


* Oversee overall hotel performance, achieving or exceeding revenue and profitability goals


* Lead and inspire a small, collaborative team through engaged, hands on leadership


* Maintain exceptional guest service standards and consistent product quality


* Participate in daily operations as needed, including front desk and housekeeping support


* Foster strong communication and accountability across all departments


* Develop community partnerships and curate on property programming and events


* Execute local sales and outreach initiatives that strengthen market presence


* Manage budgets, labor performance, forecasting, and operational reporting


* Collaborate with Lark Hotels leadership and peer properties to ensure brand consistency and shared learning