Responsibilities
- Support the development of strategies to support the hotel's profit, guest service and revenue goals by directing the operations of the hotel.
- Directly oversee the housekeeping and engineering department of the hotel.
- Support the leadership of each department team, including their goals and development.
- Be involved in the budget process and review for operations, staffing and cost expenditures that are in line with forecasted sales and costs.
- Review cost controls and direct corrective actions, as needed, to ensure flow.
- Establish a friendly, service-oriented approach to guests through personal leadership and example, exhibited by all hotel departments and achieving guest satisfaction measurements.
- Coordinate special programs, functions and incentives to improve guest service.
- Engage in each department; participate in walk-throughs and room inspections, budget review, revenue management and promotions.
- Set the tone and expectation of the deliverables.
- Regularly review sales solicitation activities, room night's productivity, and group rates sold by the sales department.
- Evaluate market mix and make adjustments as required.
- Personally involved in sales solicitation of key accounts.
- Ensure compliance with all human resource policies and confirm that the programs are in place and are administered consistently throughout the hotel.
- Be personally visible to all hourly personnel.
- Ensure that training is an ongoing function at the hotel and includes new associates as well as existing associate training.
- Ensure that managers attend at least one franchise job related class annually.
- Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
- Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, goodwill and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.
- Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.
Requirements
- Previous hospitality experience is required, hotel experience is preferred.
- Previous P&L experience is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' management experience is required.
- Ability to relocate without restrictions is required.
- Ability to travel during the training program.
- Strong business communication skills verbal and written.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to lead team at leadership and hourly level.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- High work ethic and self-initiative.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite.
- Regular attendance according to established guidelines.
- Proven record of commitment and professionalism in meeting the challenges and pressures of a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation.
- Professional image as perceived by subordinates, peers, superiors, guests and community.
- Must possess basic computational ability.
- Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions.
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations.
- Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations.
- Ability to participate in and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings.
- Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time.
- Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions.
- Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability.
- Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day).
- Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
- Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
- Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
- Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Skills
- Strong business communication skills verbal and written
- Strong presentation skills
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
- Basic computational ability
- Finger dexterity
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years' management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or related business field is preferred
