Hotel General Manager - Blanco Hotel

About the Opportunity: A City-Defining Legacy with MML Hospitality

Tucked into Clarksville, one of Austin’s most adored historic neighborhoods, Sixth & Blanco is preparing to unveil a new standard for urban luxury. Launching in August 2027, this full-block masterpiece is the first and only mixed-use concept of its caliber in Texas.

Conceived and operated by Austin’s own MML Hospitality—renowned for creating some of the country’s most vibrant, design-forward boutique hotels and restaurants—and designed by the world-famous Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, Sixth & Blanco blends historic Texan vernacular with breathtaking modern sustainability.

As the General Manager, you will be the visionary leader of this monumental launch. Supported by MML’s deep home-office resources, you will own the pre-opening strategy, financial performance, brand delivery, and daily operations of a property destined to become an international landmark. This is a career-defining opportunity to pilot MML's ultimate flagship development right here in the heart of our home city.

The Property: An Urban Village of Unparalleled Luxury

Spanning an entire city block, Sixth & Blanco is structured as a lush, dense village made of mass timber, designed to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living. The property features:

• The Boutique Hotel: A highly exclusive, 57-room luxury hotel floating in the tree canopy on the third floor, where each custom-furnished room features its own private porch and densely planted garden.

• The Bathhouse & Wellness Spa: A spectacular, subterranean sanctuary carved into the native limestone, featuring a series of cascading indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and elite treatment rooms.

• World-Class Culinary & Retail: An "urban carpet" on the first and second floors lined with highly curated specialty retail and MML’s newest premier restaurant and bar concepts, anchored by open-air courtyards and terraces.

• The Residences & Club: Ten ultra-luxury, multi-million dollar private homes occupying the top floors, alongside an exclusive Members Club.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and highly engaged Hotel General Manager to lead the overall operations of Sixth & Blanco. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational excellence, financial performance, guest experience, and team culture—while honoring the creative spirit of a truly unique Austin property.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and present: someone who leads with integrity, inspires teams, and understands that exceptional hospitality lives in the details.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, maintenance, food & beverage, and retail.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and teams, fostering a collaborative and service-driven culture.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining service standards and resolving concerns with care and creativity.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to meet or exceed revenue and profitability goals.
• Monitor operating costs while maintaining quality, design integrity, and brand standards.
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, programming, and long-term growth.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and labor laws.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, brand partners, and the surrounding Austin community.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: Proven 10+ years of experience as a Hotel General Manager or in a senior leadership role within boutique or lifestyle hospitality.
• Operational Depth: Strong knowledge across rooms, food & beverage, and multi-outlet environments.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and managing P&L.
• Leadership: Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Vision: A passion for design-forward, experience-driven hospitality.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred.

What MML Hospitality Offers

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• 401(k) / Retirement Benefits
• MML Property Discounts (Hotel, Restaurant, Retail)
• Beverage Education Reimbursement
• Advancement and Promotion Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the property for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands/fingers to handle tools or controls.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

If an offer is accepted for this position, you must undergo a comprehensive background check. This process may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant information. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment. 

MML Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis. We intend for all qualified applicants to be given equal opportunity and for selection decisions based on job-related factors.