Sparrow General Manager

Wurzak Hotel Group, as part of the Dalmar & Element Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is looking for an energetic and professional Sparrow General Manager to lead their vibrant team at Sparrow Rooftop

The Sparrow General Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient daily operation of the Sparrow Rooftop Bar through effective supervision and staff development, while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to established brand standards. This is a working, 'hands-on' position, and the hours may vary depending on business needs.

The Dalmar & Element Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

Essential Functions

• In concert with the General Manager of the Dalmar & Element Hotel and the Director of Food & Beverage, provide daily event oversight to Sparrow's operation, guests, and staff.
• Maximize company profitability with a target margin of 20%; establish and monitor financial controls; facilitate deposits and payroll to Company; develop and implement strategies to increase year over year sales.
• Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings; build relationships with preferred patrons; maintain good community relations.
• Ensure nightly reports are sent out each evening – respond to all immediate action items noted in reports.
• Supervise order taking and delivery to guests in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise guest checks and payment collection in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise and provide oversight to the floor staff to ensure the highest quality of guest service is achieved.
• Ensure that the staff is well trained and uses continuous improvement motivational techniques to ensure an engaged team.
• Maintain effective communication with the GM of the Hotel, Director of Food & Beverage, Chef and Culinary team members, Head Bartenders, Food & Beverage Leaders, and all staff. This includes a weekly operations meeting covering any changes, scheduling, updates, goals, and expectations for the following week.
• Schedule the team effectively, taking into account peaks and valleys in service and scheduling accordingly.
• Work with service staff to ensure tip out is completed nightly.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality control. If you would not eat nor drink it, do not serve it unless to the hotel standards.
• Promptly report emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items, and safety hazards to management.
• Report any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards, and regulations to management.
• Comply with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags, and proper guest greeting.
• Be knowledgeable about hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate.
• Ensure all communication containing Company, hotel, brand, and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices, and regulations.
• Impress guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner. Must be able to work varying schedules based on business demand.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Consistently maintain a professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents, or injuries when assigned.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns, and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to management so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Any other tasks / duties as requested by management.

Education and Experience

Our Perks

Who We Are

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia-based owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and focus service hotels. WHG's core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long-term relationships with our guests.

WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, a tight focus on the operational details, and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region's top hospitality companies.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone's race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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