Job Location : New York,NY, USA
Hotel General Manager Candidate must have a proven track record of successfully managing a hotel's overall operation, successful budget controls while meeting all of the necessary quality standards, ability to maximize all revenues, and the desire to develop team members, while creating a motivating work environment and exceeding guest service scores. SUMMARY: To maximize the financial performance of the hotel by providing the highest possible quality of guest service and product, by fostering a positive work environment for all employees, and by developing and implementing an aggressive sales and marketing plan. Supervise and develop the performance of all operating departments including, but not limited to: Front Office, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Security, and Maintenance to insure the highest possible levels of guest satisfaction in a cost efficient manner. Develop, implement, monitor and participate in a comprehensive sales and marketing plan that results in optimum, rate and occupancy for the hotel. Meet or exceed established budgetary guidelines for the hotel. This position requires the performance of technical and administrative duties including writing and reviewing reports (occupancy, yield management, payroll, accounting etc.) Interviewing, hiring, coaching and counseling department managers in the efficient operation of their respective areas. Regular ongoing monitoring of staff to ensure the adherence to pre-established policies and procedures; delegation of duties; daily property inspections; active participation in community affairs; and willingness and ability to engage in effective communication with corporate staff and property owners. Develop and supervise programs that promote a positive work environment for all employees while ensuring that all employment-related processes and documentation are in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Weekly forecasting and planning of operating staffing and cost expenditures to correspond to forecasted sales and costs. Develop action plans to maximize occupancy and to maximize average rate. Assure regular repair, upkeep, and overall general maintenance of the hotel and provide a system of on-going maintenance of facilities and equipment. Develop a high morale and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale. Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development. Through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented staff that is exhibited by all hotel employees. Establish and implement guest service for all departments, periodically review, and identify problems and corrective actions.