
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $56,900.00 - $90,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive salary
Annual review with increase potential
401k program with company match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
wellness benefits
Job Description
Arbor Lodging is a premier hotel investment and management company with a flourishing portfolio that spans the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Recognized for excellence and trusted by a multitude of partners, Arbor Lodging is an approved manager for some of the most reputable hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. With a commitment to delivering a service ethos that is proactive, holistic, and guest-centered, Arbor fosters an environment where every guest interaction is meaningful and welcoming. The company culture is deeply people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented, ensuring an atmosphere where team members are supported and empowered to excel. Arbor Lodging’s dedication to quality management and operational excellence has established it as a leader in the hospitality industry.
The role of General Manager at Arbor Lodging’s Courtyard in West Des Moines Jordan Creek is pivotal in maintaining the company’s high standards for hotel operations and guest satisfaction. This full-time leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day hotel functions. The General Manager acts as an ambassador for both the brand and the hotel, ensuring that every department—from front office and housekeeping to sales, human resources, food and beverage, maintenance, and accounting—is operating smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a strategic planner and a compassionate leader who can inspire teams while managing profitability and guest satisfaction metrics effectively. The General Manager is tasked with fostering a friendly, attentive, and service-driven culture, driving improvements in staff training and development, and maintaining compliance with local and state regulations. By overseeing financial operations including profit and loss management and payroll, the General Manager ensures that business objectives are met without compromising on guest experience quality. This position demands interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate ideas and goals clearly to the team, and proactive problem-solving abilities to anticipate issues before they impact operations. As a key figure in the hotel’s success, the General Manager must balance operational demands with an emphasis on delivering exceptional hospitality services, making this an exciting career opportunity for experienced hotel management professionals seeking to shape customer experiences in a thriving hospitality environment.
The role of General Manager at Arbor Lodging’s Courtyard in West Des Moines Jordan Creek is pivotal in maintaining the company’s high standards for hotel operations and guest satisfaction. This full-time leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day hotel functions. The General Manager acts as an ambassador for both the brand and the hotel, ensuring that every department—from front office and housekeeping to sales, human resources, food and beverage, maintenance, and accounting—is operating smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a strategic planner and a compassionate leader who can inspire teams while managing profitability and guest satisfaction metrics effectively. The General Manager is tasked with fostering a friendly, attentive, and service-driven culture, driving improvements in staff training and development, and maintaining compliance with local and state regulations. By overseeing financial operations including profit and loss management and payroll, the General Manager ensures that business objectives are met without compromising on guest experience quality. This position demands interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate ideas and goals clearly to the team, and proactive problem-solving abilities to anticipate issues before they impact operations. As a key figure in the hotel’s success, the General Manager must balance operational demands with an emphasis on delivering exceptional hospitality services, making this an exciting career opportunity for experienced hotel management professionals seeking to shape customer experiences in a thriving hospitality environment.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in progressive hotel roles
- Previous AGM experience required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Hotel Management, Business Admin, or similar field is preferred
- Strong management skills of large teams
- Developed time management skills
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in progressive hotel roles
- Previous AGM experience required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Hotel Management, Business Admin, or similar field is preferred
- Strong management skills of large teams
- Developed time management skills
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Duties
- Oversees all aspects of the hotel including front office, sales, housekeeping, human resources, food and beverage, maintenance, and accounting
- Is the model and example for maintaining a friendly, attentive, and service-oriented demeanor in all interactions with guests and hotel staff
- Keeps open communication between leaders within the hotel staff and work to develop a high-quality staff that is aligned with the high level of guest service that is expected
- Accurately manages financials, P&L, and payroll to maintain profitability
- Ensures compliance with local and state requirements for licensing and permits
- Maintains security and safety systems within the property and ensures that proper inspection and maintenance is attended to
- Drives property-wide improvements within staff training and development to ensure top quality guest services and drive consistent guest returns
- Maintains a professional working relationship and promotes open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments
- Communicates ideas, development goals, and tasks to team members effectively and maintains timely follow up to delegated tasks
- Can keep a proactive view of issues within the property and be attentive in arriving at a solution before the disruption of the hotel functions occur
- Creates analysis assessment of data and information from multiple sources to arrive at solutions that will be beneficial to the business
- Receives and addresses concerns and issues from hotel guests and staff in an attentive, professionally focused manner
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks to the most qualified staff members
- Ability to produce financial results in line with budgeted objectives
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list
- additional tasks may be assigned at any given time
- The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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