Executive General Manager

ABOUT US: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is one company with one mission: Creating unforgettable experiences through genuine hospitality. Our hospitality experiences include: Royal Gorge Route Railroad — One of America’s premier scenic railroads featuring unforgettable sightseeing and first-class dining experiences. Antithesis Restaurant — A destination dining experience built around exceptional food, hospitality, and service Royal Gorge Inns & Properties — Boutique lodging, a vacation rental, and employee housing that complement and support our hospitality operations Caboose Café — A vibrant small fast-casual restaurant serving both visitors and our local community Retail & Guest Experience Group Sales & Special Events Together, these experiences welcome hundreds of thousands of guests every year. ⸻

THE OPPORTUNITY: We’re looking for an exceptional leader to help shape the future of our company. Someone who believes great hospitality begins with great people. Someone who develops leaders, builds exceptional teams, strengthens culture, and creates unforgettable guest experiences. You’ll work directly with Ownership and lead daily operations, inspire remarkable people, improve financial performance, and continue building one of Colorado’s premier hospitality destinations. ⸻ OUR LEADERSHIP STYLEThe best leaders aren’t hidden behind an office door. They’re present. They’re visible. They’re approachable. They know their employees. They know their guests. They coach. They mentor. They solve problems. They celebrate wins. They support their teams. They lead from the front. As our General Manager, you’ll spend the majority of your day actively engaged in the operation, helping people succeed and continuously improving both the guest and employee experience. ⸻

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: You build exceptional leaders. Employees love coming to work. Departments work together. Guests leave saying, “That was incredible.” Financial performance continues to improve. The culture grows stronger every year. The company is better because you were here. ⸻

WHO YOU ARE: You lead with integrity. You build trust. You communicate with humility. You remain calm under pressure. You coach more than you criticize. You believe no job is beneath a leader. You notice the detail. You love developing people. You make everyone around you better. People don’t follow you because they have to, they follow you because you trust you. ⸻ QUALIFICATIONS7+ years leading hospitality, tourism, hotels, resorts, restaurants, attractions, or multi-unit operation Proven success leading complex operations and developing exceptional leadership team Strong financial and operational expertise Outstanding communication and relationship-building skill High emotional intelligence Unquestioned integrity Passion for hospitality ⸻ BUILD A LEGACYThis is more than an executive position. It’s an opportunity to help shape one of Colorado’s premier hospitality destinations while creating experiences guests will remember for a lifetime. If you’re passionate about leading from the front, building extraordinary teams, and developing remarkable people, we’d love to meet you.