General Manager - Hilton Anaheim

About this Role
As General Manager of the Hilton Anaheim, you will lead one of Southern California’s largest and most high-profile hotels — a 1,574-room property adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and steps from top attractions. This role requires a strategic, people-focused leader who excels in complex, high-volume operations and can drive exceptional guest experiences, commercial performance, and team culture.

You will oversee all hotel operations, maximize revenue across rooms, events, and F&B, and cultivate strong relationships with owners, community partners, and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires high-performing teams, and champions Hilton service and brand standards.

This is a rare opportunity to influence a flagship property and shape the hospitality experience in Anaheim.

About this Property
Hilton Anaheim offers guests a modern, spacious retreat just steps from Disneyland® Resort and adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center. Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool, hot tubs, and kid-friendly splash zone, or stay active in the 24/7, 25,000 sq ft fitness center.

For relaxation and wellness, guests can visit Pure Escape, an organic beauty salon with vegan, non-toxic treatments. Dining options include Mix Restaurant, the Mix Lounge, a poolside bar, and on-site Starbucks, providing a variety of culinary experiences.

The hotel also features over 105,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, accommodating everything from large conferences to intimate gatherings. Its prime location allows guests to explore nearby shopping, dining, nightlife, and world-famous attractions with ease. With a combination of comfort, convenience, and Southern California style, Hilton Anaheim delivers guests a vibrant, welcoming, and memorable stay.

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What are we looking for?

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' Hotel General Manager experience with a proven track record leading operations in a property with 500+ rooms and a minimum $75M annual revenue.
• Demonstrated experience managing labor relations and union partnerships.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strategic ownership partnerships, fostering trust through transparency, collaboration, and measurable results.
• Extensive experience in convention hotel operations, including managing large-scale group business and high-volume events.
• Strong expertise in hotel operations and financial management, with a proven ability to drive revenue, optimize profitability, and manage complex budgets.
• A guest-focused mindset with a process-driven approach to consistently deliver exceptional service.
• Experience in capital investment planning and revenue strategy, including commercial and group business, with a track record of delivering measurable financial results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong connection to the local community with experience engaging city partners.
• Proven expertise in high-volume food & beverage operations and banquet production, with a creative and strategic approach to driving catering for galas, high-end associations, city events, and other large-scale functions.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable to support diverse teams and guests.
• Hilton knowledge and experience.
  

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The annual salary range for this role is $300K - $340K and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.