HOTEL MANAGER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $155,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible

Job Description

The Hotel Manager position is an integral leadership role within a reputable and distinguished hotel, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high operational standards. This hotel operates within the luxury hospitality sector, where attention to detail, guest satisfaction, and brand standards are paramount. As a multifaceted establishment, the hotel prides itself on blending exceptional service with refined ambiance, aligning with the prestigious Hyatt Thompson brand. The company supports its staff with a culture focused on development, quality, and innovation, placing a strong emphasis on employee training and guest satisfaction.

This role is a developmental opportunity designed for individuals eager to grow their expertise in hotel management. The Hotel Manager will oversee daily operations of multiple Rooms Division departments, working closely with the General Manager to maintain and enhance Hyatt’s unique corporate culture and uphold the Thompson brand standards. This is a full-time position that demands a proactive approach to leadership, with responsibilities that span across various critical hotel functions including Sales and Marketing, Finance, Employee Development, and ownership relations.

The Hotel Manager must exhibit mastery of hotel operations by directing, implementing, and maintaining a service and management philosophy that ensures all department heads and staff perform at peak efficiency. This includes upholding service quality benchmarks and ensuring that department goals and hotel budgets are consistently achieved. The incumbent is expected to utilize all available resources efficiently to guarantee excellent guest satisfaction while meeting or exceeding established productivity standards.

This dynamic role requires managing staff schedules with consideration to fluctuating occupancy levels, special events, and budgetary constraints. The Hotel Manager plays an instrumental role in employee development, ensuring training programs are ongoing and effective, and that team members maintain a professional appearance and adherence to hotel procedures. Leadership extends to crisis management where, in the absence of the General Manager, the Hotel Manager assumes full operational control, empowered to make key decisions that impact the hotel’s performance.

A critical aspect of the role involves guest services management, which includes addressing guest complaints and requests with a proactive and satisfying resolution approach. The Hotel Manager oversees the hotel’s online reputation by managing responses to third-party review platforms, ensuring reviews receive timely attention to reinforce the hotel's positive image. Additionally, the Hotel Manager evaluates and monitors service and product quality continuously, driving efforts to provide guests with an outstanding sense of arrival and departure.

From a financial perspective, the Hotel Manager analyzes profit and loss statements, controls expenses related to labor and materials, and mentors department managers to meet their financial targets. They collaborate in annual budget preparation and ensure strict adherence to accounting and credit policies. This financial stewardship is vital in maintaining the hotel’s profitability and operational efficiency.

Facility management responsibilities include conducting regular inspections of public spaces and guest rooms, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring the hotel’s physical assets are well maintained. The Hotel Manager also emphasizes hotel safety and security, capable of leading emergency response procedures such as evacuations and working closely with security personnel to investigate any suspicious activities.

Overall, the role of Hotel Manager at this esteemed property is pivotal to fostering a work environment that promotes team spirit, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction. This position offers considerable growth potential for dedicated professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting and who are committed to upholding the luxury hospitality standards expected by the Hyatt Thompson brand.

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to manage operations ensuring Thompson’s high level of customer service
  • bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Hotel Management, or equivalent experience
  • minimum three years management experience in the hotel or resort industry with union background
  • strong communication skills for effective interaction with guests, vendors, and staff
  • proficient in yield management, cost controls, and financial analysis
  • familiarity with accounting systems, Property Management Systems, OSHA, and health regulations
  • problem-solving skills to handle varied situations diplomatically
  • prior experience in employee recruitment, coaching, performance management, and employment separation
  • professional grooming and appearance
  • knowledge of Forbes standards and experience in Forbes rated hotels

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Hotel Management, or equivalent hospitality experience
  • minimum three years varied management experience in hotel or resort industry including union experience
  • demonstrated ability to manage operations ensuring high personal customer service
  • strong skills in yield management and cost control
  • ability to analyze Profit and Loss statements
  • knowledge of accounting systems and Property Management Systems
  • effective communication skills with guests, vendors, and staff
  • proven experience in employee development including recruitment, coaching, and performance management
  • familiarity with OSHA, Department of Health regulations, and relevant laws
  • experience in Forbes rated hotels preferred
  • capability to solve practical problems with limited resources
  • impeccable grooming and professional appearance

Job Duties

  • Review and approve staff schedules considering guest arrivals, departures, and budget guidelines
  • maintain effective training programs to enhance productivity
  • ensure team members adhere to appearance and hotel procedures
  • provide employees with necessary tools to meet job expectations
  • assume overall hotel operation in General Manager's absence
  • liaise between hotel departments and third-party operators
  • coach and develop the Director of Rooms to achieve guest service and cleanliness goals
  • proactively resolve guest issues and complaints
  • manage responses to online review platforms within 48 hours
  • evaluate and monitor hotel service and product quality
  • ensure guests experience a positive sense of arrival and departure
  • analyze profit and loss statements and cost variances
  • monitor expenses to align with budget and occupancy
  • assist departments in financial performance and monthly goals
  • prepare annual budget contributions
  • document payroll and employee development for processing
  • audit accounting and credit procedures
  • conduct weekly walkthroughs of public spaces and guest rooms
  • maintain preventive maintenance with engineering and rooms directors
  • inspect accommodations for VIPs
  • lead hotel safety and security efforts including emergency evacuations
  • investigate and resolve security or hazardous conditions
  • foster safe working environment
  • attend or lead Property Safety Committee meetings
  • promote organization in industry or trade associations

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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