Hotel Assistant General Manager- New Opening AC/ Element

Position/Role: Assistant General Manager

Location: Birmingham, AL
Hotel: New-Opening 350-Room AC Hotel & Element Hotel
Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually + Bonus Potential
(Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background).

Help Open a New Hotel. Build a Strong Team. Create Great Guest Experiences.

Join Ascent Hospitality and help launch an exciting new dual-brand hotel in Birmingham!

Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an energetic, hands-on Assistant General Manager to help lead the opening and daily operations of our new 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel in Birmingham, AL.

Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll help prepare the hotel for opening, support hotel departments, develop team members, and deliver a welcoming, consistent guest experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys building teams and creating strong operating practices from the ground up.

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Insurance Plan Options
• Hotel Team Member Discounts
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture
• Exciting New-Opening Environment

What You Will Do

• ​-Partner with the General Manager to prepare for the hotel opening and lead day-to-day operations.
• -Support department leaders and help ensure smooth coordination across hotel operations.
• -Promote high standards for guest service, cleanliness, safety, and brand compliance.
• -Respond to guest concerns and help resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
• -Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and developing hotel team members.
• -Coach employees and managers, reinforce expectations, and support a positive, service-focused culture.
• -Monitor guest feedback, operational results, staffing, and labor costs; help identify opportunities for improvement.
• -Assist with budgets, forecasts, payroll, scheduling, and expense management.
• -Help establish operating procedures and team practices for the new hotel.
• -Support regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• -Help ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• -Serve as a leader on duty and provide operational support as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Are Looking For

• -Previous hotel leadership experience; Assistant General Manager or department-head experience preferred.
• -Experience with a hotel opening, full-service property, or multi-brand environment is a plus.
• -Strong understanding of hotel operations, guest service, staffing, and expense management.
• -Ability to coach and motivate employees and collaborate effectively with department leaders.
• -Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• -A hands-on, approachable, and guest-focused leadership style.
• -Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
• -Hospitality, business, or related education preferred.

Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).