Hotel General Manager

Attention high performing General Manager candidates! If you are ready to make a move and join our award-winning management company, today is YOUR day! Joshi Hotel Group seeks a high-performing property Operations Manager at our award-winning hotel, Staybridge Suites Allentown Bethlehem Airport. Competitive compensation & bonus package, 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision awaits the right candidate.

JOB OVERVIEW: Manage the operations of the hotel to maximize profitability, ensure superior service and product quality, and drive brand and value initiatives, hotel performance, and the development of people. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of the hotel. Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work. Comply with and advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identify options and resolve issues.
• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with Company rules and policies. Alert Regional Operations of potentially serious issues.
• Meet or exceed Gross Operating Profit (GOP) and flow through goals. Maximize room revenues and achieve Revenue Growth Index (RGI) and Revenue Per Available Room goals.
• Develop and monitor the performance of financial and operational plans/budgets and sales and marketing plans for the hotel which support the overall objectives of the corporation. Control labor and expenses in all areas of operations. Generate well-written commentary and correct departmental control issues.
• Generate and execute the Capital Expenditure Plans for capital improvements to enhance the assets of the company and brand loyalty.
• Achieve and maintain Overall Satisfaction Score (OSS) goals. Oversee the guest service function to ensure guest complaints are resolved appropriately and that appropriate service recovery gestures are made in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Provide a consistent breakfast offering for guests in accordance with brand standards.
• Achieve satisfactory results on internal audits and Controls Self Assessment (CSA). Manage aging of receivables to ensure bad debt expense is at a minimum.
• Ensure that product quality standards are met in all areas of the hotel as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance and cleanliness; establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the hotel. Achieve productivity and quality goals.
• Ensure the development and implementation of programs and events that foster a positive work environment, e.g., New Employee Orientation, employee recognition programs, harassment-free workplace training, etc.
• Establish performance goals for employees and provide regular feedback. Develop a succession plan to ensure adequate future bench strength. Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, employees, and hotel assets. Achieve established Worker's Compensation and safety compliance goals. Comply with all standards and inspection requirements.
• Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts to ensure a visible presence in the local community.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with all departments, regional contacts, and the corporate office.

Interact with outside contacts:

• Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction.
• Owners and/or Principals – regarding operational updates and current issues.
• Vendors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
• Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and compliance matters.
• Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Top-level position in a small to mid-sized limited-service or extended-stay single-site hotel with a limited range of facilities and modern buildings.
• Competes with major hotel chains.
• Typically responsible for hotel revenues of less than 15 million.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Four years of general management experience in a high-level operations role or some prior general management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The type and level of experience required may vary slightly based on the size and complexity of the operation.
• Must speak fluent English. Other languages are preferred.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Standing and moving about the facilities.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Using a keyboard to generate correspondence, reports, etc.
• Handling objects, products, and equipment.

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivation, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Ability to travel to attend workshops, conferences, etc.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.