IHG

General Manager

IHG$200K — $260K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Hotel or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10 years of hotel management experience.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages preferred.
  • Experience requirements may vary by operation size.
  • Strong financial acumen with a focus on revenue management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and set strategic direction for the hotel.
  • Develop team engagement initiatives in line with the hotel’s service philosophy.
  • Monitor and implement team member succession planning.
  • Drive guest satisfaction through compliance with brand standards.
  • Collaborate with the team to enhance guest services and experiences.
  • Analyze financials to maximize profitability and forecast budgets.
  • Foster community engagement and drive environmentally-conscious initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Bonus pay eligibility based on performance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Purpose

As General Manager you will manage the day to day leadership and direction of the hotel, maximising on sales and revenue and driving financial returns. You'll take ownership of the development of your people, execute on brand standards and build awareness of the hotel and brand within the local area.

Key Accountabilities

People
  • Develop programmes and initiatives to increase team engagement that are aligned with the hotel's service philosophy.
  • Develop, implement and monitor team member succession planning to ensure future bench strength.
  • Establish performance and development goals for team members and provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to enhance performance.
  • Oversee HR related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.

Guest Experience
  • Demonstrate brand citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required brand and service standards.
  • Drive improvement in guest satisfaction goals.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and hotel team members to establish and implement services and programmes that meet or exceed guest expectations.
  • Speak to guests - ask for their feedback and build relationships.

Financial
  • Prepare annual capital, cash flow and sales and marketing plans to accurately forecast budgets.
  • Analyse financials to drive revenues, future profitability and maximum return on investment.
  • Use distribution channels and technology platforms to drive revenue and maximise market share.
  • Lead capital plans and asset management initiatives, including working with owners to maintain or improve property's market leadership position.

Responsible Business
  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, colleagues and hotel assets.
  • Act as public relations representative to raise awareness of hotel and brand in local community.
  • Drive team member involvement in community organisations, activities and businesses.
  • Develop and carry out action plans to be environmentally-conscious by taking steps to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Key Skills & Experiences
  • Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration.
  • Five to ten years' of prior hotel management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience required may vary based on size and complexity of operation.
  • Must speak fluent English.
  • Other languages preferred.


The salary range for this role is $200K to $260K. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a British multinational hospitality company that operates a portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The company was founded in 2003 as a result of the merger between British hotel company Six Continents and the hotel and restaurant business of the American conglomerate Bass. IHG is headquartered in Denham, England, and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company's brands cater to a range of travelers, from budget-conscious to luxury-seeking.
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