JOB DESCRIPTIONThe General Manager is responsible for the successful operation and administration of all hotel departments, including: Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Banquets, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering. The General Manager is responsible for the overall guest experience and financial accuracy of the Hotel to include supervision, training, coaching, motivation, and policy implementation. The General Manager must ensure an awareness of all departments throughout the Hotel; ensuring a consistent focus on providing an exceptional experience to every guest while maximizing department profitability at the same time.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESWork collaboratively with managers and supervisors to meet or exceed the hotel’s financial budget and guest service goalsWork closely with managers and supervisors to develop them both personally and professionallyEstablish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are followedMotivate the hotel staff to maintain a productive, positive and safe work environment. Ensure that all employees consistently comply with all Fire Department Safety codes and OSHA guidelinesResponsible for the appropriate scheduling of hotel staff to ensure guest needs while ensuring labor budgets are withheldResponsible for all property based Human Resources and accounting functions, including monthly forecasting and reporting, cash flow and annual budget writingAssist in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenueParticipate in weekly revenue management and sales strategies callsEnsure the operations staff, supervisors and management are properly trained to standards and able to carry out the operations of each function of their departmentConduct daily stand-up meetings with management/staff to ensure employees are informedEnsure that cleanliness and condition of each area meets designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basisEnsure that an accurate inventory is completed for housekeeping and front office amenities and supplies, standard guest room items, linen, food and beverage items, etcWork with engineering to ensure that all equipment within the guest rooms and all operational departments within the hotel are functioning properly and are part of an effective preventative maintenance programKeep abreast of the competition, local events, and hospitality trendsMaintain a flexible schedule that can work any shift and assist with staff coverage in the instance of call-offsReview status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming shift supervisorJOB QUALIFICATIONSCollege degree and five years of related experience in hotel operationsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSignificant attention to detailComplete understanding of profitability and budget goalsComputer skills required – experience with Hotel information systems required