Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

A DoubleTree by Hilton General Manager is a welcoming leader, a brand ambassador, and a champion of hospitality that feels like home. At the heart of every DoubleTree hotel is a commitment to thoughtful service, genuine care, and the little things that make a big difference—starting with the iconic warm cookie welcome.

About the DoubleTree Brand

Come for a stay and see how nice travel feels. Something happens when you stay at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Maybe it’s all the little things we do to show we care. From thoughtful touches and friendly service to our warm chocolate chip cookie- welcome, we’re here to make your stay as comfortable as possible, right from the start. The niceness you experience with us stays with you long after you check out, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

About the Property

Located in the capital of Nigeria’s Delta State, DoubleTree by Hilton Asaba offers an exciting opportunity to lead a flagship internationally branded hotel in one of the country’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Featuring contemporary guestrooms, extensive dining and leisure facilities, and one of the city’s premier meeting and event venues, the hotel is well positioned to serve a diverse mix of corporate, government, conference and leisure guests while playing a key role in Hilton’s continued growth across West Africa.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a General Manager at a DoubleTree property, you’re not just leading hotel operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead with DoubleTree’s commitment to dependable hospitality: Oversee all hotel operations to deliver warm, attentive, and thoughtful service—ensuring every guest experience is seamless, consistent, and reflective of the brand’s high standards
• Drive performance and profitability: Manage revenue, budgets, and cost controls to achieve financial targets while balancing operational efficiency with innovative guest experiences
• Oversee property priorities: Lead capital projects, refurbishments, and service initiatives to maintain operational excellence and brand alignment
• Set and execute strategic direction: Shape short- and long-term goals, making decisions in the best interests of the hotel, the DoubleTree brand, and Hilton’s long-term vision
• Inspire and develop talent: Provide visionary leadership to the executive team and all Team Members, embedding Hilton’s values and fostering a team of passionate and creative professionals
• Strengthen communication and collaboration: Hold regular briefings with the Heads of Department (HOD) team and maintain strong relationships with owners, auditors, and Hilton stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability
• Commit to continuous improvement: Uphold and exceed Hilton and DoubleTree’s service standards, respond to audits proactively, and drive innovation and operational integrity across the business

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.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader, with a strong focus on owner relations, commercial performance, and operational excellence. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel environment
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences that reflect the brand promise
• A track record of driving innovative commercial growth, ideally with emerging or developing markets
• Strong business acumen in budget management, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning
• Experience operating in emerging markets, driving performance in predominantly domestic markets while developing local teams
• Highly visible leadership style that builds strong teams, partnerships, and networks
• Strong owner and stakeholder management, building trusted relationships
• Experience leading hotel openings, conversions, or repositioning initiatives is preferred
• Ability to establish and position a hotel as a leading market player
• Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)