General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Internship
Consulting
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $200,000.00 - $250,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
performance bonuses

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the hospitality industry. With a dominant presence in major U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate also has a rapidly expanding footprint in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company manages a diverse portfolio of global properties valued at over $20 billion and generates cumulative revenues exceeding $5 billion annually. Highgate offers expert guidance throughout every stage of the hospitality property cycle, from initial planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. Additionally, Highgate develops... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
  • Ability to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and guests
  • Ability to effectively listen, understand, and clarify concerns
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
  • Approach all encounters in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
  • Maintain regular attendance according to scheduling
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Comply with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Effective in handling problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving them
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex data to meet objectives
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Willingness to perform other duties as requested by management

Job Qualifications

  • At least 6 years progressive experience in a hotel or related field or a 4-year college degree with 4 to 5 years of related experience or a 2-year college degree with 5 to 6 years of related experience
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests
  • Effectively listen, understand and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
  • Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling needs
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing nametags
  • Comply with hotel standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations
  • Effective problem handling including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving issues
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Perform additional duties as requested by management

Job Duties

  • Tour the operating departments daily making adjustments as needed via department heads
  • Conduct weekly staff meetings including training sessions and review of sales and operations efforts
  • Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion
  • Hold monthly financial reviews with all department managers M.I.D.s and supervisors
  • Ensure department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and standard accounting procedures
  • Develop managers for future advancement through competency and corporate training programs
  • Conduct daily HHBR meetings focusing on sales prospecting and account calls
  • Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts including meeting clients and hosting events
  • Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled
  • Maintain direct contact with and monitor the development of management trainees
  • Adhere to all company policies and train new managers to ensure compliance
  • Oversee and assist in the budget process as required
  • Ensure training in service standards is happening departmentally according to company standards
  • Foster a positive team environment focused on guest satisfaction through employee development
  • Inspect rooms regularly with housekeeping manager and property engineer
  • Ensure complete processing of invoices daily using A/P process
  • Ensure financial documents comply with corporate accounting calendar
  • Maintain property cleanliness and preventive maintenance
  • Ensure employees provide attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient service
  • Forecast monthly financial positions estimating revenues and expenses
  • Prepare and conduct management interviews adhering to company S.O.P.s
  • Interview all prospective final candidates for management positions
  • Perform executive committee performance appraisals and ensure compliance in staff appraisals
  • Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline management staff according to company S.O.P.s
  • Perform duties as requested by Vice President or Regional Director of Operations
  • Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees according to S.O.P.s
  • Meet clients including potential clients touring the property to assist sales
  • Be present in public areas during peak times greeting and assisting guests
  • Ensure hotel safe procedures and monthly audits are followed
  • Conduct monthly credit meetings and actively participate in credit and collections policies
  • Complete required corporate training modules and qualify to train others
  • Ensure all scheduled meetings occur on property

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