General Manager

Vista Investments is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a dual-phase operation: keep the Vagabond Inn Sacramento running smoothly through a major renovation while simultaneously preparing it for conversion to a City Express by Marriott, targeted for completion around March 2027. You'll manage day-to-day operations, protect revenue as rooms phase offline, maintain guest satisfaction during construction, and coordinate closely with the development team and contractors. This requires balancing immediate operational demands with long-term brand transformation.

The second half of the role begins after the March 2027 conversion, when you'll own full P&L responsibility for the City Express. You'll drive commercial strategy, manage pricing and distribution, build relationships with corporate and government accounts, oversee budgets and forecasts, and lead the management team to meet Marriott brand standards and KPIs. Between now and then, you'll lead the brand conversion itself—applying City Express standards, overseeing systems cutover, recruiting and training staff for certification, and preparing for brand inspection.

This role suits someone with hotel operations experience who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and can manage both immediate execution and strategic change. Vista Investments operates its development, design, and management teams under one roof, which means decisions move quickly and you'll have direct access to senior leadership. The position offers a base salary of $100,000–$120,000 plus performance bonus, standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 2% match, and paid time off. The hotel is located downtown Sacramento near Old Town, the Capitol, and Golden 1 Center, drawing government, business, event, and leisure travelers.