General Manager
Sandman Hotel Group View all jobs
- Prince George, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Resource and Fiscal Management
- Service Orientation
- Teamwork
- Assume overall responsibility for the operations of the hotel.
- Establish the financial and service standards for the hotel.
- Directs the focus of the Sales Department.
- Contribute to the development of the organization's vision and strategy to guide the organization and ensuring co-operation across departments.
- Monitor departmental performance against goals and take corrective action when necessary, including implementing cost-savings measures as required.
- Provide vision and leadership to staff members and encourage the growth and financial viability of the company.
- Provide written and verbal reports on organizational activities on an ongoing basis, and as requested from time to time.
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational and departmental policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning.
- Schedule staff and work activities.
- Supervise, and provide advice, support, guidance, and direction to staff; monitor the performance of staff on an on-going basis, conduct annual performance reviews, discipline and terminate staff as required.
- Liaise with outside vendors and negotiate over service prices/contracts.
- Prepare budgets and monitor expenses.
- Answer customer questions regarding policies and procedures; deals with customer complaints and comments. Address and troubleshoot problems and concerns.
- Inspect property and services to ensure the compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
- Inspect hotel for cleanliness and appearance; supervises maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings.
- Coordinate front-office activities of hotels and resolve problems.
- Develop advertising strategies and campaigns.
- Participate in community affairs and maintains a positive public image for the hotel including representing the hotel at tourism and business associations
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years Hotel General Manager experience, or 3-4 years of Sales or Rooms Division Manager experience.
- Diploma or Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management would be an asset.
- "Hands-on" Management style
- Exceptional Leadership skills
- Commitment to exceeding Guest expectations.
- Computer literate with knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint), and Hotel PMS's.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities for self and others in the hotel.
- Ability to develop and motivate staff to achieve challenging goals.