Hyatt House Las Colinas

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,000.00 - $68,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a prominent leader in real estate investment and hospitality management, boasting a diverse portfolio with over $15 billion in assets under management. The company operates more than 400 hotels worldwide, spanning across key regions such as North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a rich history spanning more than 30 years, Highgate has established itself as a forward-thinking innovator within the hospitality industry. The company excels in offering expert guidance at every stage of the property lifecycle, including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. Renowned for its bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education level relevant to experience either extensive hospitality experience or degree
  • ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • strong verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to maintain professional appearance and grooming
  • ability to multitask and prioritize
  • willingness to attend trainings and participate in coverage
  • effective problem-solving skills
  • maintain confidentiality
  • comply with company policies
  • regular attendance and punctuality
  • service-oriented attitude
  • physical ability to perform daily tasks
  • ability to handle and evaluate complex data and information

Job Qualifications

  • At least 6 years progressive experience in 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
  • maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • effective verbal and written communication with all levels of employees and guests
  • effective listening and clarification of concerns
  • multitask and prioritize departmental functions
  • approach all encounters attentively and service oriented
  • attend all required hotel meetings and trainings
  • participate in management on-duty coverage
  • maintain regular attendance per company standards
  • comply with Highgate standards and regulations
  • effective problem handling including anticipation prevention and solving
  • ability to understand and evaluate complex information from various sources
  • maintain confidentiality of information
  • perform other 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 reviewing sales and operations efforts
  • meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs timely
  • hold monthly financial review with department managers and supervisors
  • ensure department heads maintain budgeted productivity and standard accounting procedures
  • develop managers through competency and corporate training programs
  • conduct daily sales meetings focusing on prospecting and account calls
  • engage in hotel sales efforts including client calls and hosting events
  • participate in management on-duty coverage as scheduled
  • monitor development of management trainees
  • adhere to all company policies and train new managers
  • assist in hotel budget process as required
  • ensure training in service standards using company training steps
  • foster a positive team environment focusing on guests
  • inspect rooms regularly with housekeeping and engineering
  • ensure complete processing of invoices daily
  • send financial documents in compliance with monthly accounting calendar
  • maintain cleanliness and maintenance through inspections
  • ensure employees are attentive courteous and efficient
  • forecast monthly financial position estimating revenues and expenses
  • conduct all management interviews and follow hiring procedures
  • interview final management candidates before offers
  • perform executive committee performance appraisals and ensure compliance with standards
  • motivate coach counsel and discipline management personnel
  • perform other duties as requested by Vice President or Regional Director
  • ensure fair treatment of all employees
  • meet clients on property including tours to assist sales
  • be present in public areas during peak times greeting guests
  • ensure security procedures for hotel safe and monthly audits are followed
  • conduct monthly credit meetings and enforce credit policies
  • complete required corporate training modules and certify others
  • ensure all scheduled meetings take place on property

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location