General Manager

The Line and Saguaro Hotels

$100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience as General Manager in a hotel with 300+ rooms
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven experience with group and banquet business management
  • Familiarity with Austin market preferred
  • Strong MS Office skills, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work with Property Management System (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) software
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily hotel operations including Front Office, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping
  • Communicate company vision and direction to all staff
  • Develop strategies based on market trends and guest feedback
  • Foster a culture of employee development and training
  • Manage budgeting, accounting, and financial forecasting processes
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures
  • Coordinate and ensure successful execution of hotel events and guest services

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Bonus based on performance


We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Overview

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel. This includes, but is not limited to, Front Office, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and Administrative departments.

They will be expected to communicate the vision, direction, and purpose of all hotel and company initiatives, and achieve and maintain superior financial results while fostering a guest-focused environment. They will develop and drive strategies and tactics that make a big impact and actively seek out critical information on market trends, segment behavior, and other data to make informed decisions. They will create and promote learning opportunities and development plans for direct reports, with the aim of fostering a culture of development across the broader team.

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict, and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures and expectations.

Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each

employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Administrative:
  • Serve as the liaison between your property and the Managing Director
  • Manage expenditures from the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Reserve Budget
  • Monitor and manage the guest billing and collection procedures including delinquency, suspension, etc.
  • Initiate, implement, understand and analyze accounting procedures to include: labor forecasts, inventory procedures, financial forecasting, annual budgeting procedures, capital expenditures, payroll and month-end analysis
  • Review payroll records for appropriate personnel
  • Implement policies and procedures including but not limited to severe weather, safety and fire
  • Responsible for planning, documenting, implementing and monitoring department training programs
  • Accountable for the timely completion of any projects as requested
  • Comply with hotel purchasing and invoice procedures
  • Coordinate contract services relevant to specific areas of responsibility
  • Develop a continuous five-year capital improvement plan for operations
  • Ensure that all accounting standards are adhered to
  • Implement and adhere to the company Standard Operating Procedures for all departments
  • Maintain accurate records and files of hotel programs

Communication:
  • Communicate effectively and collaboratively with intercompany support teams- Brand, Revenue, People, Finance, Engineering and Sales
  • Communicate and interact with each employee, guest, investor and hotel management employees with courtesy, dignity and respect while maintaining a consistent professional demeanor
  • Ensure all calls are answered in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ensure follow-up to escalated guest comments and comment card responses via telephone/email and provide follow-up documentation within five (5) business days
  • Initiate and maintain effective positive communication between guests and personnel
  • Maintain an "Open Door" communication policy for personnel and guests
  • Maintain contact with trade associates, business improvement districts, professional organizations and industry publications for improvement of procedures and new technical advances
  • Organize and conduct staff meetings and one on ones with direct reports

People:
  • Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, guiding and managing employees
  • Ensure company recruiting and onboarding procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure all employees are in appropriate uniform and attire for their scheduled shift
  • Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues
  • Maintain and monitor effective personnel relations in a supportive, confidential environment
  • Ensure maintenance of job descriptions, postings, personnel evaluations, pertinent telephone listings and benefit communication
  • Implement labor standards and tailor job description templates to the specific hotel
  • Ensure development of a hotel-specific orientation and implement both property and corporate orientations
  • Administer and train on progressive discipline policies and procedures
  • Responsible for performance evaluations and setting annual goals for personnel

Operations:
  • Ensure that all staff is delivering the levels of service in accordance with the hotel standard operating procedures
  • Have a thorough understanding of the maintenance of the property
  • Oversee maintenance of property exteriors and public spaces and conduct daily inspections
  • Adhere to all written mandatory policies and procedures, manuals, memos and oral instructions
  • Oversee project completion for preventative maintenance, deep cleaning and special projects
  • Ensure the successful execution of all property events and local activations as needed
  • Oversee planning and pricing of all menus items
  • Have a thorough understanding of services, amenities and offerings
  • Maintain current knowledge of all activities and events in the surrounding areas
  • Oversee the entire guest experience, from pre-arrival through departure
  • Promote and encourage guest name recognition at all times
  • Responsible for reviewing, understanding and following up on hotel guest needs
  • Coordinate and monitor contract services to ensure performance and productivity involving special projects and daily maintenance of grounds and guest rooms to meet guest expectations
  • Coordinate par level and stock of all inventory items
  • Oversee the weekly work schedule of all personnel
  • Ensure safety equipment, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc. are inspected and in good working condition
  • Ensure that all equipment within the area of responsibility is maintained and in good working condition
  • Oversee safety and emergency procedures and know the OSHA requirements

Competencies, Requirements and Skills:
  • At least five (5) years' experience as hotel General Manager or relevant position required at a full service property with 300+ rooms
  • Proven track record managing hotels with a strong group and banquet business, including oversight of large-scale events and catering operations
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience in Austin area market preferred
  • Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
  • Ability to work with PMS and POS software
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Financial Management
  • Performance Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Leadership
  • Ability to multitask
  • Work well under pressure, be a team player

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at The Line and Saguaro Hotels

  • General Manager
    $100K — $120K *
    Austin, TX 78745 (Travis County)
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person
  • General Manager
    $100K — $120K *
    Sandy Hook, CT 06482 (Western Ct County)
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person
  • Restaurant Manager-LINE DC
    $80K — $90K *
    Washington, DC 20011 (District Of Columbia County)
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person

More Hospitality & Recreation Jobs

Find similar General Manager jobs: