What are the responsibilities and job description for the Luxury Resort Manager position at Gecko Hospitality?
About Us
At Gecko Hospitality, we value integrity, commitment, and enduring relationships with guests and staff. We're looking for a talented Senior Hospitality Leader to join our team and help drive the success of our historic property in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of luxury resort operations, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Main Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, and maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient services
• Develop and implement attractive marketing strategies to maximize occupancy and develop the hotel's brand presence
• Ensure the hotel complies with health, safety, and legal standards, effectively managing risks
• Collaborate with the ownership/board to develop long-term strategic goals and lead the hotels progression toward them
• Work closely with department heads to achieve property-wide targets and deliver memorable group experiences in our event spaces
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to all hotel staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure guests receive a high-quality, personalized experience and promptly address any concerns or issues
Requirements:
• A bachelors degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Hotel General Manager experience in a full-service or luxury hotel
• Minimum of 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience from a full-service hotel or resort
• Proven experience managing seasonal New England properties and historic hotels
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for guest service and initiative-taking problem-solving
• Must have a la carte and banquet food and beverage management experience from a full-service hotel or resort
• Strong leadership, financial acumen, sales and marketing, exceptional communication and people skills, and the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure
• Elevated level of professionalism, integrity, and guest-oriented attitude
• Expertise in training and leading large, seasonal teams
• Experience working with J1 and H2B Visa student programs
At Gecko Hospitality, we value integrity, commitment, and enduring relationships with guests and staff. We're looking for a talented Senior Hospitality Leader to join our team and help drive the success of our historic property in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of luxury resort operations, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Main Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, and maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient services
• Develop and implement attractive marketing strategies to maximize occupancy and develop the hotel's brand presence
• Ensure the hotel complies with health, safety, and legal standards, effectively managing risks
• Collaborate with the ownership/board to develop long-term strategic goals and lead the hotels progression toward them
• Work closely with department heads to achieve property-wide targets and deliver memorable group experiences in our event spaces
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to all hotel staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure guests receive a high-quality, personalized experience and promptly address any concerns or issues
Requirements:
• A bachelors degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Hotel General Manager experience in a full-service or luxury hotel
• Minimum of 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience from a full-service hotel or resort
• Proven experience managing seasonal New England properties and historic hotels
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for guest service and initiative-taking problem-solving
• Must have a la carte and banquet food and beverage management experience from a full-service hotel or resort
• Strong leadership, financial acumen, sales and marketing, exceptional communication and people skills, and the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure
• Elevated level of professionalism, integrity, and guest-oriented attitude
• Expertise in training and leading large, seasonal teams
• Experience working with J1 and H2B Visa student programs
