Sage Hospitality Resources

Hotel General Manager

Sage Hospitality Resources$70K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager in similar hotel
  • Advanced knowledge of hospitality and business management
  • Ability to study and interpret complex information for operational improvement
  • Strong communication skills for negotiation and influence
  • Proficiency in report writing and policy documentation
  • Physical ability for regular facility inspections and mobility throughout hotel

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Executive Committee while enhancing communication and problem-solving
  • Develop and manage the annual operating budget and ensure profitability
  • Set departmental objectives and conduct follow-ups for accountability
  • Forecast expenses and plan business activities based on sales projections
  • Review financial statements monthly to identify and address issues
  • Foster employee loyalty and morale through strong staff relations
  • Conduct staff evaluations and identify areas for improvement

Benefits

  • Eligible for Sage bonus plan
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) program with company matching
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Paid FMLA leave for up to 12 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more
  • Referral bonus program up to $1,000 per referral
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property.  Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Executive Committee

  • Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
  • Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.

Operating Budget

  • Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
  • Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.

Departmental Objectives

  • Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
  • Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.

Forecasting

  • Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
  • Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.

P & L Statement Critique

  • Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
  • Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
  • Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.

Staff Relations

  • Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
  • Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
  • Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
  • Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.

Staff Evaluation

  • Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
  • Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.

Staff Hiring

  • Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
  • Cost Controls Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.

Wage and Salary Administration

  • Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
  • Future Business Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.

Pricing

  • Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
  • Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.

Inspection

  • Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
  • Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
  • Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.

Property Maintenance

  • Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.

Marketing Plan

  • Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
  • Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.

Sales Management

  • Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
  • Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
  • Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
  • Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
  • Food and Beverage Promotion
  • Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
  • Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.

Credit

  • Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
  • Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.

Front Office Management

  • Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
  • Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.

Community Relations

  • Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.

Policies and Procedures

  • Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.

 

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience

 

Experience

Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.

 

Knowledge/Skills

  • Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
  • Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
  • Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
  • Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
  • Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
  • Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
  • Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
  • Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
  • Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
  • Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

 

Benefits
  • Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

  • Unlimited paid time off

  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance

  • Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance

  • Company-paid short-term disability

  • Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

  • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

** The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.

About Sage Hospitality Resources

Sage Hospitality Resources is a hospitality management company that operates hotels, restaurants, and event spaces across the United States. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Sage Hospitality Resources is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has received numerous awards for its efforts in these areas. The company operates over 60 properties in 20 states, and has a reputation for providing exceptional guest experiences.
Learn more about Sage Hospitality Resources
Size
5,000 employees
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Founded
1984

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