What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Fairfield Inn and Suites, Hollister?
Position: General Manager
Reports To: Director of Operations
Base Pay: $75,000 - $90,000
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k/Roth Ira Plans, Sick Time & Generous PTO Plan
Incentives: Quarterly Performance Based Incentive Plan (Up to 14k per annual)
Requirements:
- Must have experience with Marriott with a minimum of 4 years
- 3 years hotel operations experience with a minimum of 2 years at management level
- Must be strong leader, self motivator, team builder and willing to work
General Responsibilities:
· Optimize and maximize Guest and Associate experience.
· Responsible for the overall success of the hotel, using strong leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profits, and ensure quality.
· Effectively manage and motivate associates to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest and associate satisfaction.
· Champion of the hotel’s internal and external communications and record keeping.
Primary Functions:
· Revenue:
* Aggressively pursue revenue goals, effectively utilize yield management and revenue maximization tools, and prepare and manage the annual budget.
· Profit:
* Effectively manage and control all operational expenses including labor, overtime, supplies, etc. enforce Lotus Management Inc’s procurement guidelines, and seek and implement cost saving strategies.
· Quality
* Guest Service: Ensure that the hotel meets/exceeds Lotus Management Inc and Brand Standards for guest satisfaction.
* Training: Analyze service and quality issues, identify training needs, ensure implementation of training programs to optimize results, and adhere to Lotus Management Inc and Brand Standards training guidelines and policies.
· Sales and Marketing
* Provide leadership support and direction to the sales team, take an active role in the preparation and implementation of the hotel’s annual Marketing plan, make sales calls to Key accounts, and capitalize on all revenue opportunities.
· Community Involvement:
* Ensure good standing in the community by developing and maintaining relationships with the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, other hotels, local schools, local government and other community and civic organization.
· Leadership:
* Leading: Motivate, coach and train team members, set goals and hold team members accountable, and provide appropriate feedback, rewards, and recognition.
* Work Ethic: Demonstrate a high level of integrity, take ownership of personal and team actions, communicate effectively, promote collaboration, nurture a positive, professional work environment, and adhere to Lotus Management Inc’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Send a daily end of the day activity and accomplishment email to Director of Operations, HR or immediate Supervisor.
· Develop and implement the approved business plan to attain and exceed the financial goals.
· Maintain a high personal visibility throughout the property.
· Gain and maintain excellent knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
· Handle any emergencies and the hotel.
· Actively manage the financial statement and review and critique performance weekly, monthly and quarterly. Teach the process to all members of the management team.
· Assess and/or ensure quarterly performance evaluations of hotel associates and the processing of all personnel records.
· Closely monitor sales solicitation activities.
· Conduct scheduled weekly revenue and sales meetings with the department heads/managers.
· Conduct a monthly safety meeting to ensure safety policies and procedures are known and followed by all associates.
· Ensure all associates are trained on emergency and security procedures and policies.
· Ensure that all property equipment is in good working condition.
· Successfully maintain adequate staffing.
Optimum Attributes:
· Willing to take responsibility and accountability for the team.
· Well groomed and professional appearance.
· Willing to work on weekends and holidays if required.
· Effective communication skills.
· Good listener.
· Emphatic and tolerant.
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hotel management: 4 years (Preferred)
- Marriott: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000