Columbia Hospitality

General Manager | Hotel Indigo

Columbia Hospitality$115K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years as a General Manager in a comparable hotel
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and regulations
  • Exceptional communication abilities for diverse stakeholders
  • Advanced skills in general management, including planning and decision-making
  • Robust financial acumen with a focus on budget oversight
  • Proven people management capabilities, including staff development and coaching

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate operations across all hotel departments
  • Oversee group sales efforts, negotiations, and client service
  • Establish relations with community and industry partners
  • Implement and monitor compliance with standards and procedures
  • Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Develop strategies to improve profitability and revenue
  • Assess team performance and facilitate necessary employee training

Benefits

  • Paid daily and eligibility for various perks
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Discounts on lodging and amenities
  • Employee assistance and volunteer program opportunities
  • Access to online learning and development platform
  • Participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion committees
Full Job Description
General Manager | Hotel Indigo

Let's start off with the most important part-what's in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
  • Salary Range: $115,000 to $120,000 DOE
  • Cellphone Allowance
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
  • Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
  • Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
  • HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
  • Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
  • Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
  • Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
  • Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
  • Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)


What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact
  • Provides overall direction, coordination and leadership for all departments in the property
  • Primary support for all group sales outreach, negotiations, planning and service
  • Direct liaison to all community organizations, city officials, industry associations and public relations entities
  • Ensures all applicable standards, policies and procedures are fully implemented in all departments
  • Participates in preparation of the annual operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the property
  • Creates and monitors annual operating goals, addressing all the drivers (Financial, Guests, Infrastructure, and Learning and Growth)
  • Works with department leaders to meet or exceed established budgetary guidelines for the hotel. Establishes sound pricing policies for guest services. Reviews and approves operating expenses. Develops and implements strategies to enhance profitability and revenue generation
  • Directs the accurate and on-time preparation, production and distribution of all required reports
  • Protects and enhances the value of all property assets through appropriate programs in maintenance, security, emergency preparedness, housekeeping and capital improvements
  • Analyzes guest feedback and discusses findings with department leaders. Institutes changes and upgrades in service as necessary
  • Promotes the property by building and maintaining an active and visible position in the local community and with industry partners
  • Selects, supervises, trains, develops, schedules, disciplines, and counsels staff. Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
  • Provides timely formal assessment of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures
  • Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed

What You Bring
  • At least 5 years progressive experience in a General Manager role at a property of similar size and level of service
  • Working knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and regulations
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write contracts, reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests or the general public
  • Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, forecasting and analysis of financial statements
  • Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you'll work:
Hotel Indigo offers 142 rooms, more than 8,000 square feet of event space, Jetty Bar & Grille serving a seafood menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest, and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel is a central part of the Port of Everett's redevelopment, Waterfront Place, and is surrounded by parks, housing, restaurants, docks, and more.

About Columbia Hospitality

Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality management and consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer and has since grown to manage over 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers in the United States. Columbia Hospitality provides a range of services including hotel management, food and beverage management, and event planning. The company has been recognized for its excellence in hospitality by numerous organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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