Job Description

Overview

The General Manager is the visionary leader responsible for managing all hotel operations in order to achieve customer (guest, associate, corporate and owner) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding company established financial goals; through the creation of a dynamic culture of guest service which values the Associate, their contributions and development. Position recommends hotel's budget, marketing and business plans, and manages within approved plans and objectives. Position is responsible for the direct supervision of the hotel's executive committee and the indirect supervision of all hotel associates. Position has regular contact with the hotel owners, local officials, social and charitable organizations franchise operator to provide information and discuss operations and Hotel positioning.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a good image. The goal is to foster future company growth.
2. Maintain the property in first class condition; protect, secure and enhance the assets as appropriate.
3. Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of satisfaction and quality. Ensure the integration between the BSC (and SALT (franchise)
4. Support consistent Asset Management and Engineering Services through the Managing Director and ensure that company policies, procedures and processes are followed and adhered to.
5. Support consistent Human Resources management through the Corporate HR function and ensure that company policies, procedures and processes are followed and adhered to. The goal is to attract, hire, train, develop, motivate, retain, empower, coach and counsel, provide performance feedback, resolve problems, offer open communications, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
6. Principle responsibility for direct oversight and management of: Housekeeping, Bell staff, Operators, Guest Service Agents, and Security .
7. Implement direction from the Managing Director as to the hotel's annual and long term operational, sales and marketing, capital, revenue, expense and profit goals to meet/exceed owner and corporate management expectations. The goal is to maximize company profits.
8. Drives Customer Satisfaction Index (Interval International, SALT, MEDALIA, etc.)
9. Resolve timeshare owner and guest concerns in a timely manner. Respond to all negative comment cards according to the process.
10. Promotes company incentive programs rewarding guest service and comment card penetration and scoring
11. Review current and prior day's Prompt Response Log, recognizing good performance and identifying areas for improvement
12. Meet or exceed company benchmarks for all guest satisfaction rating systems
13. Implement company programs (Corporate and Franchise). Develop and manage property programs and operations of the hotel in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of: the Management Contract, the Franchise Agreement, Federal/State laws and regulations, and PHR Company policies and procedures. The goal is to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and at the same time, manage a strong profit line and limit liability.
14. Directs Night Manager with the ongoing focus of guest service, responsiveness and safety
15. Ensure all pre-shift departmental meetings occur, attending same on a rotational basis, enabling clear two way communication. Conduct a monthly intercom meeting with associates in all departments
16. Promote company culture of performance recognition and reward
17. Enforce all company SOP's, processes, operating plans and standards
18. Determines and assign work to direct reports on a daily and project basis
19. Ensure all associates receive sufficient training to perform their jobs and that all supervisory and managerial staff are adequately trained to administer their respective duties in their respective department.
20. Guarantees that all performance evaluations are performed in a timely and equitable fashion
21. Direct property asset management staff in accord with operating plan, budget and property standards
22. Directs the Safety Committee as an active member
23. Directs property based post orders and security coverage, maintaining a tight key control system and a secure, safe environment
24. Ensure checkbook system is accurately implemented and adhered to. Manage any pending item
25. Monitor staffing guides and productivity standards are adhered to reviewing daily accountability reports for all operational departments
26. Continual random auditing of all processes to confirm functionality and effectiveness of each, correcting deficiencies as determined
27. Manages Walk-In marketing of available inventory for maximum revenue
28. Assists accounting with annual budget for each operating department under his/her contact
29. Contribute to the Division project work as assigned by Senior Executives
30. Ensure promising associates and supervisors receive developmental and ongoing training, building bench strength in Human Resources for growth and natural attrition
31. Perform a monthly Quality Assurance Inspection of the property
32. Verify Deposits and ensure they are taken to the bank before 2pm
33. Oversees property RFR projects

Qualifications

TypeQualificationSkillAbility to communicate goals and objectives and inspire associates to achieve these goals.SkillBackground demonstrating proven leadership abilitySkillAdvanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.EducationCollege degree or equivalent education/experienceExperienceFive years experience as a general manager with resort and/or convention hotel experience preferred.ExperienceStrong Hotel Operational backgroundSkillDemonstrate analytical thinkingSkillProfessional verbal and written communicationSkillComputer proficiency including - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project & Power PointSkillHuman Resource skills concerning recruitment, training, motivational and team building attributes.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, All shifts, Night shift,

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