Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
About the Opportunity:
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead a distinguished hospitality operation serving New York City’s international business and diplomatic community.
The General Manager will drive operational excellence, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement while upholding Hilton’s commitment to exceptional hospitality. Key priorities include revenue optimization, profitability, market positioning, and cultivating a high-performing team dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences.
The ideal candidate will bring proven executive leadership, expertise in hotel operations and revenue strategy, and a demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable financial results while fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About the Property:
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is a distinctive Manhattan hotel located adjacent to the United Nations Headquarters, at the intersection of international diplomacy, global business, and New York City hospitality. Recognized for its striking architecture, contemporary accommodations, and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the property offers a compelling experience for an international clientele of diplomats, business leaders, and leisure travelers.
With versatile meeting and event facilities, on-site dining, and a strong connection to the city’s global business community, the hotel occupies a unique position within New York’s competitive hospitality landscape. The property offers an exciting platform for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and sustained commercial growth while delivering the elevated service and memorable experiences associated with the Hilton brand.
What are we looking for?
- 5 years' Hotel General Manager experience with a proven track record leading operations in a property with minimum $50M plus annual revenue and 350 rooms
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strategic ownership partnership, fostering trust through transparency and clear communication
- Solid commercial acumen with expertise in financial oversight and revenue optimization
- Thoughtful people leadership with a demonstrated track record of driving engagement and overseeing high-performing teams
- Hands-on, guest-facing leader with strong front-of-house presence and a passion for service excellence.
- Demonstrated experience managing labor relations and union partnerships
- New York City experience
As General Manager, your responsibilities will also include:
- Managing and optimizing hotel operations: You will lead the hotel with strategic oversight of all departments — ensuring alignment with Hilton brand standards. Through effective budgeting, forecasting, and service delivery, you’ll drive operational excellence and a seamless guest experience. By identifying inefficiencies and leveraging guest feedback, you’ll implement targeted improvements that enhance workflow, reduce waste, and elevate service. Your focus on continuous improvement, coaching, and innovation will strengthen team performance and consistently exceed guest expectations.
- Managing commercial financial performance: You’ll take full ownership of the property’s financial performance, including sales, revenue and finance that will lead to growth, cost control, and profitability. This means setting and achieving targets for key performance indicators like GOP and RevPAR, while maintaining strong financial discipline. You'll also collaborate closely with the hotel’s commercial team and lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes to ensure sustained financial health and business agility.
- Communicating with key stakeholders: As the primary point of contact for hotel owners and Hilton’s corporate leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining alignment on business goals, operational strategies, and performance expectations. You will deliver regular updates, collaborate on long-term planning, and act as a trusted advisor, ensuring transparency and partnership at every level.
- Leading and developing on-property teams: You will cultivate a high-performing, people-first culture by recruiting top talent, championing diversity and inclusion, and supporting the professional development of every team member. Through performance management, coaching, and recognition programs, you'll inspire engagement, accountability, and continuous growth. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver outstanding service while growing their own careers at Hilton.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of Hotel General Manager experience
- Proven track record leading operations in a property generating at least $50 million in annual revenue
- Experience leading operations in a hotel with at least 350 rooms
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strategic ownership partnerships through transparency and clear communication
- Strong commercial acumen, including financial oversight and revenue optimization
- Demonstrated people leadership and experience driving employee engagement and overseeing high-performing teams
- Hands-on, guest-facing leadership and commitment to service excellence
- Experience managing labor relations and union partnerships
- New York City hotel experience
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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What We Do
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.
Why Work With Us
Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.
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