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Highgate Hotels

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,700.00 - $87,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Highgate is a distinguished real estate investment and hospitality management company with a remarkable portfolio consisting of over $15 billion in assets under management. With more than 400 hotels worldwide located across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America, Highgate has established itself as a prominent leader in the hospitality industry. Over a successful 30-year history, the company has demonstrated innovative approaches in managing hotels, guiding properties through all phases of the investment cycle including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. Highgate’s expertise extends to a diverse portfolio of lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, which... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 6 years progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
  • 4-year college degree with 4 to 5 years related experience or 2-year college degree with 5 to 6 years related experience
  • Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently to move objects
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effective communication skills verbally and written with all levels of employees and guests
  • Ability to listen understand and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions
  • Approach all encounters in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required
  • Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing nametags
  • Comply with company standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Effective problem handling skills including anticipating and solving problems
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • 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 and 4 to 5 years related experience or a 2-year college degree and 5 to 6 years related experience
  • Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of employees and guests
  • Effective listening understanding and clarifying concerns of employees and guests
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
  • Ability to approach all encounters in a friendly courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Ability to handle problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving issues
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data to meet objectives
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Job Duties

  • Tour the operating departments daily making adjustments as needed via department heads
  • Conduct weekly staff meetings including training sessions and reviews of sales and operations efforts
  • Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs timely
  • Hold monthly financial review with all department managers M.I.D.s and supervisors
  • Ensure department heads maintain budget 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 potential business results
  • Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts including client calls hosting luncheons and receptions
  • Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled
  • Maintain direct contact with management trainees and monitor their development
  • Adhere to all hotel policies and train new managers to ensure compliance
  • Oversee and assist in budget process as required
  • Ensure training in service standards in each department using effective training steps
  • Create a positive team-oriented environment focusing on guest experience
  • Inspect rooms regularly with Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer
  • Ensure complete processing of invoices daily
  • Ensure monthly financial documents submission to Corporate Office
  • Maintain cleanliness and preventive maintenance of property
  • Ensure employees are attentive friendly courteous and efficient with guests and colleagues
  • Forecast and analyze monthly financial position and reforecast as necessary
  • Conduct management interviews and ensure hiring compliance
  • Interview all final candidates for management positions prior to offers
  • Perform performance appraisals and ensure compliance in appraisals administration
  • Motivate coach counsel and discipline management personnel per SOPs
  • Perform other duties as requested by Vice President or Regional Director
  • Ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees
  • Meet clients including showing property to prospective clients to support sales
  • Be present in public areas during peak times greeting guests and offering assistance
  • Ensure hotel safe security procedures and monthly audits
  • Conduct monthly credit meetings and actively participate in credit and collection policies
  • Complete required corporate training modules and become certified to train
  • Ensure all scheduled meetings occur on property

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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