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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $52,900.00 - $79,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Hotel Heron, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, is a distinguished boutique hotel located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Known for combining historic charm with modern luxury, Hotel Heron offers 134 chic guest rooms, a signature restaurant named KILN serving hearth-inspired Mid-Atlantic cuisine, a craft cocktail bar called Francis Hall, and an open-air rooftop bar, Good Fortune, featuring breathtaking views of the Potomac. The hotel embodies Aparium's unique philosophy of translocal hospitality, where people, place, and character converge to create memorable guest experiences. As a part of the Aparium Hotel Group,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or related relevant years of experience
- minimum three years as a general manager in a full-service hotel within an upper-up scale or boutique-lifestyle company or property
- experience working for boutique-style hotel company or independent hotel group
- proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication
- secondary language preferred
- adaptable interpersonal skills to represent hotel to local stakeholders, ownership, opinion makers, business executives, and employees
- comfortable and confident with a clear point of view and ability to articulate perspectives with substance and clarity.
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience as a general manager in full-service upper-up scale or boutique-lifestyle hotels
- proven track record in leading or participating in restaurant or hotel openings
- proficiency in English language
- adaptable interpersonal communication skills
- strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- ability to build rapport and engage diverse audiences
- collaborative mindset for problem-solving and fact-finding
- passion for driving results and influencing teams
- integrity and confidentiality in decision-making
- emotional maturity and intellectual health
- experience in budgeting and financial interpretation
- familiarity with hotel revenue management and marketing tactics.
Job Duties
- Collaborate frequently with headquarters for support, clarification, direction, approval, and potential risks
- comfortable in leading through ambiguity to achieve certainty
- ensure the balance of needs and direction between Aparium Management and Hotel Ownership
- take ownership of the short and long-term profitability of the hotel
- interpret a P&L fluently to understand what the needs are to drive top-line revenue and what costs to control to enhance GOP
- act as the mayor of the neighborhood and create relationships and connections within the local community by knowing every merchant, operator, and owner within the hotel's vicinity
- participate in local boards, community service projects, and events representing translocal hospitality
- attract and select the most qualified, on-brand talent
- develop and coach associates for future advancement
- guide the executive team in their role and purpose in developing their people and identifying ways to improve the work environment
- reinforce the company’s Art+Science ideologies and ensure translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration are modeled by all leaders
- create a Food + Beverage driven environment ensuring restaurant concepts are in full force and offerings are locally sourced and of the highest quality
- monitor average checks, VIP reservations, special events, costs, and signature dishes
- encourage employees to follow instincts and use best judgment to create authentic guest experiences
- ensure associates are thoroughly educated on Aparium’s Art+Science methods and use guest feedback to improve service
- uphold the service chain profit theory by engaging employees to create engaged guests
- respond urgently to online reviews and maintain pulse on team engagement
- ensure executive team achieves quarterly incentives by driving key performance metrics
- dive deep into sales and marketing efforts by measuring effectiveness of marketing plans and yield management to diversify revenue sources and maximize market segments.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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