Candlewood Suites Lake Mary - General Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality

📍Lake Mary, FL
Posted May 22, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Candlewood Suites Lake Mary - General Manager

Company

Aimbridge Hospitality

Location

Lake Mary, FL

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4414075107

Job Description

Join Our Team as a General Manager!
Ready to be the hero of hospitality? As our General Manager at Aimbridge, you’re at the heart of everything that makes our property shine! Your mission: lead the charge in operations, maximize financial results, and keep our service levels top-notch while making sure we always play by the rules. You’ll be a master of sales strategies, a wizard with budgets, and the go-to champion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. If you’ve got the leadership spark, a knack for systems, and a passion for delighting guests, step up and help us set new standards for hospitality!

Key Skills/Responsibilities

  • Money Maestro: Boost revenue, cut costs, and keep our finances in tip-top shape—your savvy keeps us winning!

  • Sales Superstar: Dream up sales plans, champion the budget, and connect with big accounts to keep our bookings booming.

  • Systems Whiz: Rock those reports and tech tools to streamline the way we work and make smart choices fast.

  • Guest Guru: Wow our guests every time—solve issues with a smile and turn every stay into a five-star memory.

  • Team Captain: Inspire, support, and lead our crew—coaching with heart and building a winning team vibe.

  • People Connector: Build awesome relationships with everyone from owners to community leaders—you’re our hotel’s ultimate ambassador!

Education & Experience

  • At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, or a 4-year college degree with 4 to 5 years of related experience, or a 2-year college degree with 5 to 6 years of related experience.

  • Valid driver's license for the applicable state

Benefits
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

  • Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information
Pleasantly situated in a small town with all the benefits of Orlando but without the traffic, the Candlewood Suites® Lake Mary hotel is an idyllic place to stay during a business or leisure visit. The hotel's location near Orlando, Florida is perfect for quick access to I-4 and the entire Orlando metro area. Tourists and families enjoy the short drive to Universal Studios and SeaWorld, as well as top-class golf and shopping right around the hotel's location in Lake Mary, Florida. Two beautiful courses are within six miles (Magnolia Plantation and Timacuan), and premier shopping is just as close at Seminole Towne Center and the lakefront development of Uptown Altamonte.Business travelers love this hotel's location near Orlando, Florida as well, since businesses like Scholastic, Duke Energy, and Verizon are nearby. With convenient and quick access to I-4 and a 24-hour Business Center, the hotel's suites in Lake Mary are a perfect accommodation for corporate travelers.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Candlewood Suites is an extended-stay brand, which requires a unique approach to operations and finances. How do you specifically manage budgets, cut costs, and drive revenue in an extended-stay environment?
  • 2.As a Systems Whiz, how do you utilize hotel technology and reporting tools to streamline operations and make fast, informed decisions?
  • 3.This role requires dreaming up sales plans and connecting with big accounts. Given our proximity to businesses like Scholastic and Verizon in Lake Mary, what is your approach to building a sales strategy from the ground up?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to turn around a struggling hotel's financial performance. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what were the results?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to coach an underperforming team member to improve their guest service scores. How did you handle it?
  • 3.Give me an example of how you built a strong relationship with a key community leader or major local account that directly impacted your hotel's bookings.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.Imagine we have a major issue at the Candlewood Suites Lake Mary: a pipe bursts, flooding several suites during a week where nearby corporate accounts have our hotel fully booked. How do you handle the guests, the property, and the financial impact?
  • 2.You notice a sudden drop in your online guest reviews, with multiple guests complaining about slow response times and unstocked suites. Your front desk and housekeeping teams seem overwhelmed and demoralized. What is your immediate and long-term plan to fix this?

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General ManagerHotel OperationsBudget ManagementRevenue GenerationGuest SatisfactionTeam LeadershipSales StrategyExtended StayPMSCorporate AccountsCost ControlOrlando Market

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