What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Greater Lexington position at Thoroughbred Hospitality Group?
We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and energetic General Manager to successfully lead the hotel's opening in all facets of the day-to-day operations! The GM position will provide a great deal of ownership and care for the property throughout the pre-opening process, leading into opening day!
The GM will be critical in the operational direction of the hotel and must be able to hire and lead a competent staff towards legendary guest service, impeccable cleanliness, and the highest of standards in detail and organization. This position will be one of fun and growth for the right individual. If you are ready to make a difference in the company you work for...look no further.. Thoroughbred Hospitality Group wants YOU!
Job Requirements
The candidate for GM must meet the following requirements in order to be seriously considered for the position... Overall The GM must have a minimum of 2 years hotel management experience (Hilton Experience is preferred). The candidate must be able to work all shifts and be flexible in the amount of work hours at the job. The individual must be energetic, determined, competitive, organized, professional, fun, and smart.
HR:
* The GM must be able to effectively hire, train, and hold accountable the entire staff of the hotel.
* The candidate must understand progressive discipline, and hire without any discrimination or bias.
* The individual must be able to effectively hire talent for the fit of the job, and build a strong team with great cohesiveness.
* The GM must involve the staff in the day-to-day operations of the hotel, and have fun while doing it.
Accounting:
* The GM must understand basic accounts payable/accounts receivable functions, along with P&L analysis and budgeting knowledge.
* The GM must be able to control costs at the same time protecting the assets of the hotel.
* The GM must have a keen sense of detail and organization. All paperwork must be turned in a timely manner with precision and exactness.
* The candidate will be responsible for controlling payroll, reconciling bank deposits, credit card transfers, and all variances to the annual budget.
Sales:
* The individual must understand the sales effort within the market and drive both Occupancy and ADR.
* The GM will be required to make sales calls to top accounts and new accounts from time to time, and be constantly engaged in the sales effort.
* The candidate must understand the importance of great guest service, and front office excellence.
* The GM will be responsible for direct mail pieces, local advertising, account maintenance, prospecting, qualifying, and closing on all pertinent pieces of business.
Operations:
* The GM must clearly understand the workings of a hotel.
* The candidate must keep a clean and well-maintained hotel.
* All housekeeping, maintenance, and front desk logistics need to be effectively executed and successfully maintained.
* The GM must understand the importance of keeping costs in line with budget, and at the same time doing the right things to keep the property in tip-top condition.
* The GM must train, and motivate a staff to drive revenue, revenue, and more revenue!!!
* The ideal candidate will empower the staff to take ownership of the hotel and include the staff in the daily decisions of the hotel's operations.
THG is again seeking someone with prior hotel management experience, a need for growth and success, a fun working environment, and the professionalism to carry the hotel as the beacon of success in the hotel market of the Greater Lexington area!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000