Careers at Newport Hospitality Group

At Newport, careers aren’t built overnight; they’re shaped through mentorship, trust, and shared purpose. Join a company that believes hospitality begins with people and grows through opportunity.

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Are you ready to grow with a company that invests in you?

Join a company where growth is encouraged, teamwork is genuine, and care defines everything we do. Explore open positions across our portfolio and take the next step in Living Hospitality.

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Why Work Here?

At Newport Hospitality Group, we believe the foundation of every great hotel is its people. That’s why we cultivate a culture where every team member can grow, contribute, and succeed. Through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful career pathways, we create opportunities that inspire purpose and pride.

We call it Living Hospitality: our promise to care for our guests,
our partners, and one another.

Dependable

Brings depth of experience and perspective, with a clear sense of purpose. Understands the bigger picture and takes pride in creating meaningful guest experiences.

Team-Oriented

Values balance and perspective. Recognizes that caring for guests begins with caring for oneself, maintaining harmony between work, family, and well-being.

Guest-Focused

Leads with energy and authenticity. Inspires others through optimism, confidence, and genuine connection.

Solution-Minded

Thinks like an owner, takes initiative, embraces challenges, and transforms ideas into results that drive growth and innovation.

Detail Driven

Sees opportunities instead of obstacles. Acts decisively, collaborates effectively, and moves forward with purpose and care.

Growth Focused

Balances empathy with resolve. Leads with compassion while making confident, thoughtful business decisions.

Years

Hotels

3,000+

Teams Members

8-year

Tenure

Leadership Excellence Advancement Program

The Leadership Excellence Advancement Program (LEAP) prepares emerging leaders through mentorship, experiential learning, and career development. Participants gain hands-on experience across operations, sales, and leadership, building the confidence and skills needed to lead with purpose.

Value Accelerates leadership readiness and supports NHG’s commitment to professional growth.

Results 50% of graduates are promoted within one year, and 75% within two years.

Compass Council

Compass Circle Council is the forum for property leaders, General Managers, and Directors of Sales at Newport to share insights, align on strategy, and strengthen performance and culture.

Through two distinct but connected circles, Operations and Commercial Strategy, the Council ensures every decision supports Newport’s mission.

Value Builds communication and collaboration among property and corporate teams.

Results Consistent improvements in team engagement and leadership retention.

WithHeart

WithHeart is Newport’s wellness and community engagement program. It fosters wellbeing through health challenges, volunteer initiatives, and team events that bring connection to life across our portfolio.

Value Promotes balance, belonging, and purpose both inside and outside of work.

Results Increases team participation and fosters stronger community relationships.

Living Hospitality & Leadership Retreat

Living Hospitality is more than a motto. It’s the way we lead, serve, and grow. It represents our belief that success is built through relationships rooted in care, trust, and shared values.

Our annual Leadership Retreat brings together Newport leaders and partners for three days of collaboration, inspiration, and connection. It’s where strategy meets culture and where Living Hospitality comes to life.

Value Strengthens alignment, builds relationships across teams, and deepens engagement in company culture.

Results Over 90% attendee satisfaction; new leadership initiatives and community partnerships consistently emerge from retreat collaborations.

Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB)

Newport’s DEB champions an environment where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued. Through awareness, action, and accountability, we build workplaces where everyone belongs.

Value Encourages open dialogue, understanding, and respect by creating a culture where diverse perspectives drive shared success.

Results Team Member surveys show more than 90% feel included and connected, with DEB programs leading to stronger engagement and retention across properties.

Horizon

Horizon provides a forum for sales leaders to connect, share insights, and drive commercial performance through collaboration and forward-focused strategy. It expands perspective, enhances effectiveness, and elevates sales excellence across Newport properties.

Value Advances strategic thinking and leadership capability among sales teams.

Results Improved sales performance, stronger cross-property collaboration, and increased consistency in execution of forward-focused commercial strategies.

Newport does an incredible job supporting its people. They don’t just talk about culture. They live it every day.

General Manager, Marriott Portfolio

From the very start, it wasn’t about chasing the biggest deal. It was about doing the right deal with the right people. That’s what carried us 35 years, and it’s what will carry us forward.

Mike Pleninger, Co-Founder and Chairman

We are always evolving, always growing, but at the center we stay human. The brand isn’t just a promise. It’s something we live.

Whitney Altizer, Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

I was standing in a flooded kitchen wondering how we’d serve breakfast, and there was Wayne—shoes ruined—rolling up his sleeves to work side by side until every guest was fed. That’s the kind of leadership that leaves a mark.