Full Service Hotel General Manager at Hotel Indigo Nashville

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Financial Management, Sales Strategy, Team Development, Customer Service, Operational Management, Training, Budgeting, Compliance, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Performance Appraisal

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Summary The General Manager is a polished, well-spoken, and well-regarded ambassador who carries a strong vision for their hotel. He or she is charged with responsibility for all aspects of operations for their assigned property, providing support, supervision and guidance to their management team and front line associates. He or she will ensure that financial performance is optimized, that high quality product and service levels are maintained, and that the hotel is operated in compliance with state, federal and local regulations as well as Company and brand standards. The General Manager will establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as the sales plan and budget development and execution of physical property improvement projects. They will provide hands-on leadership to ensure that revenue is maximized while expenses are effectively controlled. They will serve as the linchpin for communications with guests and clients, associates, ownership, corporate representatives, brand representatives and key vendors. Education & Experience At least 6 years progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years of related experience. Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Must have valid driver's license for the applicable state. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Job Duties & Functions Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Indigo One, LLC standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with Indigo One, LLC dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards). Comply with and ensure adherence to Indigo One, LLC standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid In conjunction with the Director of Sales, conduct a daily ABR meeting focusing on the number of prospecting and existing account calls each person will make and the potential business results of these calls. Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts, including calling on top ten accounts, meeting clients, hosting luncheons and receptions, and meeting with on-site contacts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Tour the operating departments daily, adjusting as needed via department heads. Conduct weekly staff meetings, including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self-using the steps to effective training according to Indigo One, LLC standards, and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts. Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion. Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers and available supervisors. Ensure that all department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and Indigo One, LLC standard checkbook accounting procedures. Develop managers for future advancement through competency training and corporate sponsored training programs. Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled. Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees. Adhere to all Indigo One, LLC policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance. Oversee and assist in the company budget process as required. Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to Indigo One, LLC standards. Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation. Inspect rooms regularly (weekly at a minimum) with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer. Ensure complete processing of invoices daily by using the A/P process. Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly, in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar. Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers. Ensure that employees are always attentive, friendly, courteous, and efficient in their interactions with guests, managers, and all other employees. Forecast monthly the hotel's financial position, by estimating revenues and line-by-line expenses. Analyze previous and projected data to generate an accurate reforecast. Prepare and conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Indigo One, LLC S.O.P.'s. Ensure that all managers are in compliance with the standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for departmental staff. Interview all prospective final candidates for any vacant position within the hotel prior to any offer being extended. Perform all department manager performance appraisals according to Indigo One, LLC S.O.P.’s, and ensure that managers are following the standards in their administration of performance appraisals to their staff. Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all management personnel according to Indigo One, LLC S.O.P.'s and ensure that managers are following the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments. Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment according to Indigo One, LLC S.O.P.'s. Meet all sales clients on the property, including meeting contacts and potential clients touring the property, to assist in the sales effort. Be in the public areas during peak times, greeting guests and helping as needed. Maintain procedures for handling of the hotel safe specifically regarding security and initiate a monthly safe audit. Conduct bi-monthly credit meetings and take an active role in the hotel credit and collection policies. Complete required corporate training modules and become certified to train those as required. Ensure that all scheduled meetings take place on the property. Benefits All benefits are available post introductory period of 90 days. Salaried Managers: Paid Vacation of 10 days (80 hours). Additional Paid Vacation per MKM policy after one (1) year of service (+40 hours/year, maxing up to 120 hours). Qualify for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. 6 Paid Holidays a year. IHG team member benefits. Position: Bonus structure paid out quarterly if all metrics are met according to Indigo One General Manager Incentive Program. General This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The associate will also perform other reasonable business duties as signed by the supervisor. Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail. If requested in accordance with applicable law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified associate with a disability to allow him/her to perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. Indigo One, LLC is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED. I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND / OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all hotel operations, ensuring financial performance, and maintaining high service standards. They will lead the management team, develop sales strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.