About this role
Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an energetic, service-driven hospitality professional to join the leadership team of the new Grand Gardner Hotel as Assistant General Manager. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in Downtown Valparaiso, IN. Urschel Development is a fully owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories located in Chesterton, Indiana.
Opening in the second quarter of 2026, this independent, boutique hotel is uniquely positioned on a residential tree-lined street adjacent to vibrant downtown Valparaiso. Thoughtfully designed to provide an authentic sense of place, the property will feature 58 luxurious rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet spaces, a boutique spa, and multiple gathering areas throughout the hotel.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of the Grand Gardner Hotel, working closely with the General Manager to uphold service excellence, operational efficiency, and authentic guest experience. The AGM helps lead hotel and restaurant operations while performing functions related to Accounting, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding, Training, Employee Relations, and Labor Law compliance.
The ideal candidate is thoughtful and dependable leader who embodies hospitality, leads by example, and motivates others while ensuring the hotel operates smoothly and in alignment with corporate standards. A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Additionally, a minimum of three years of experience in hotel operations or a highly customer-facing service environment is required. Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience. Strong background in front-of-house operations, guest interactions, and service recovery. Experience with accounting, payroll, or HR functions beneficial. Proficiency with PMS, POS, timekeeping systems, and Microsoft Office; experience with Toast preferred. A candidate with previous experience in a boutique or full-service hotel is a plus.
If you are seeking an outstanding career opportunity, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Date Posted: 1/28/2026
Other facts
About Urschel Laboratories, Inc.
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. is the global leader in food cutting technology. The market leader in industrial food processing plants including the U.S.A., Europe, and all countries where food is commercially processed. Urschel designs, manufactures, and sells commercial grade precision cutting equipment including potato chip slicers, cheese shredders, fruit dicers, fresh-cut applications such as veg noodles and lettuce, french fry cutters, meat dicers, peanut butter mills, poultry dicers, lettuce shredders, vegetable cutters and other types of food processing machines.
What you'll do
- The Assistant General Manager plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of the Grand Gardner Hotel, working closely with the General Manager. The AGM helps lead hotel and restaurant operations while performing functions related to various operational areas.
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