General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company known for its innovative approach within the hospitality sector. The company holds a dominant presence in key U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, reflecting a broad influence that extends internationally into Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With a property portfolio valued at over $20 billion and generating more than $5 billion in revenue, Highgate Hotels stands out as a key player in the industry. The company excels in managing the entire hospitality property lifecycle, from planning and development to recapitalization... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years progressive hotel or related experience
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor
  • Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing tasks
  • Ability to follow company policies and procedures
  • Attend required meetings and trainings
  • Ability to participate in M.O.D. coverage
  • Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards
  • Comply with safety and operational regulations
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to handle and solve problems effectively
  • Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
  • Ability to work flexible schedules as needed
  • Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact courteously with guests and employees.

Job Qualifications

  • At least 6 years progressive experience in a hotel or related field
  • or a 4-year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years related experience
  • or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years related experience
  • Light work exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Maintain warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and guests
  • Ability to listen, understand, and clarify employee and guest concerns
  • Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions
  • Approach all encounters with friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as needed
  • Maintain regular attendance as per scheduling requirements
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Comply with company standards to promote safe and efficient operations
  • Effective problem-solving skills including anticipating and addressing issues
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information to meet objectives
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive 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 timely
  • Hold monthly financial review with all department managers and supervisors
  • Ensure department heads maintain budgeted productivity levels and checkbook accounting procedures
  • Develop managers for future advancement through training programs
  • Conduct daily HHBR meeting with Director of Sales focusing on prospecting and account calls
  • Play active role in hotel sales efforts including client meetings and hosting events
  • Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled
  • Monitor development of management trainees
  • Adhere to all company policies and train new managers on compliance
  • Oversee budget process as required
  • Ensure service standards training compliance in all departments
  • Create positive team-oriented environment focused on guest through employee development
  • Inspect rooms weekly with housekeeping manager and property engineer
  • Ensure complete processing of invoices daily
  • Ensure timely submission of financial documents to Corporate Office
  • Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of property via inspections and preventive programs
  • Ensure employees provide attentive and courteous guest service
  • Forecast monthly financial position analyzing revenues and expenses
  • Conduct management interviews ensuring compliance with hiring standards
  • Perform performance appraisals for management staff
  • Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline management personnel as per company standards
  • Perform duties as requested by Vice President or Regional Director
  • Ensure fair and equitable treatment for all employees
  • Meet clients on property for sales support
  • Be present in public areas during peak times to assist guests
  • Ensure safety procedures with hotel safe and conduct monthly audits
  • Conduct monthly credit meetings and take part in credit and collection policies
  • Complete required corporate training and become certified trainer
  • Ensure all scheduled meetings take place on property.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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