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Hotel General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $54,000.00 - $63,000.00
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Benefits

employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Holiday Inn Express in Cheney is part of a globally recognized hotel brand dedicated to providing travelers with dependable comfort and exceptional service. Operating under the InterContinental Hotels Group umbrella, Holiday Inn Express is known for its modern amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and consistent guest satisfaction. The Cheney location prides itself on creating an inviting environment for all guests, whether they are business travelers, vacationers, or those passing through the area. The hotel features comfortable accommodations, convenient facilities like complimentary breakfast and fitness centers, and a strong commitment to community involvement and hospitality standards.

The General Manager role at Holiday Inn Express Cheney is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all facets of hotel operations. This full-time position requires a high-energy, self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and can manage multiple responsibilities effectively. The General Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager and other department leaders to meet and exceed business goals, enhance team performance, and optimize guest experiences. The role demands strategic planning, financial acumen, and a passion for creating a positive workplace culture. Compensation ranges from $54,000 to $63,000 annually, with benefits that include medical insurance, paid time off, vision coverage, and employee discounts.

In this role, you will be expected to lead and develop team members, ensuring they have the tools and training necessary to succeed. Performance coaching and setting clear development goals are key responsibilities. Maintaining excellent organizational skills and a friendly, energetic attitude will help in managing everyday hotel activities and keeping staff motivated and aligned. As the financial steward of the property, the General Manager will analyze financial reports, develop sales and marketing strategies, and drive revenue generation to maximize profitability. Ensuring compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements is critical to maintaining the hotel’s reputation and operational efficiency.

Guest satisfaction is at the heart of the General Manager's duties, as this role involves continuously enhancing the guest experience through service excellence and innovative programs. The position also includes responsibilities in event planning and client relationship management to boost sales in room bookings, conference spaces, and catering services. Moreover, the General Manager acts as a public relations figure within the local community, promoting the hotel brand and identifying opportunities for collaborations and improvements.

This role is not remote and requires relocation to Cheney, WA. The ideal candidate will possess a higher education qualification or equivalent experience in sales or hospitality, coupled with at least two years of relevant management experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a reputable hotel brand and contribute to its continued growth and success in the Cheney market.

Job Requirements

  • Higher education qualification or equivalent in sales or hospitality related field
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitality or hotel management with direct supervisory experience over a management or sales team
  • Ability to relocate to Cheney, WA prior to starting work
  • Must be self-motivated, reliable, friendly and energetic
  • Possess great organizational skills and excellent attendance and reliability
  • Available to work full-time in person

Job Qualifications

  • Higher education qualification or equivalent in sales or hospitality related field
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitality or hotel management with direct supervisory experience over a management or sales team
  • Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate teams
  • Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to deliver exceptional guest service
  • Experience in sales planning and revenue management

Job Duties

  • Establish performance and development goals for team members and provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to enhance performance
  • Help Operations Manager with HR related actions in accordance with rules and policies
  • Manage everyday activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers
  • Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance
  • Train team members to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficiently
  • Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive - connect departments to create a sense of one team
  • Analyze financials to drive revenues, future profitability and maximum return on investment
  • Use distribution channels and technology platforms to drive revenue and maximize market share
  • Hit all personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans
  • Help prepare the departmental budget and financial plans including the hotel marketing plan
  • Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales
  • Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan
  • Work closely with the Revenue Manager and attend regular meetings with them
  • Demonstrate brand citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required brand and service standards, and license agreement mandates
  • Drive improvement in guest satisfaction goals
  • Collaborate with colleagues and hotel team members to establish and implement services and programs that meet or exceed guest expectations
  • Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programs, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to enhance guest experience
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, conference room sales, and catering/banquet services
  • Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, colleagues and hotel assets in compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Act as public relations representative to raise awareness of hotel and brand in local community
  • Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
  • Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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