ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Assistant Hotel ManagerThe Assistant Hotel Manager is directly responsible for the successful operation and administration of the Front Office, Guest Services, and Housekeeping departments. The Assistant Hotel Manager is responsible for the overall guest experience and financial accuracy of the Hotel to include supervision, training, coaching, motivation, and policy implementation. The Assistant Hotel Manager must ensure an awareness of all departments throughout the Hotel; ensuring a consistent focus on providing an exceptional experience to every guest while maximizing department profitability at the same time. The Assistant Hotel Manager must ensure that all Hotel operations are carried out professionally. The Assistant Hotel Manager should participate in community events and represent the hotel in a positive manner. The Assistant Hotel Manager will help the Hotel Manager achieve desired outcomes by planning, implementing, and controlling effective strategies that drive results and through the creation, development and maintenance of a competent, motivated, and empowered hotel staff.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Primary ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with managers and supervisors to continually enhance and advance the hotel's goals and operationsEstablish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are consistently followedMotivate the staff and establish a productive, positive and safe work environmentResponsible for the appropriate scheduling of hotel staff to ensure guest needsParticipate in Hotel revenue management and sales strategies to include daily business reviewEnsure the operations staff, supervisors and management are properly trained to standardsConduct daily stand-up meetings with management/staff to ensure employees are informedEnsure that cleanliness and condition of rooms and public areas meets designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basisEnsure that an accurate inventory is completed for housekeeping and front office amenities and supplies, standard guest room items, and linenWork with the engineering team to ensure that all guest rooms are in good working order and are part of an effective preventative maintenance programKeep abreast of the competition, local events, and hospitality trendsMaintain a flexible schedule that can work any shift and assist with staff coverage in the instance of call-offsAssist in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenueEnsure that all employees consistently comply with all Fire Department Safety codes and OSHA guidelinesGuest Service & SatisfactionResponsible for Guest Service scores, review the scores with the staff, site areas for improvement, and create incentives for hotel staffHandle guest feedback and special requests, resolve any guest issue, and respond to guest reviewsDemonstrate a commitment to servicing the guest and takes initiative to speak to all guestsShow personal control by maintaining a positive attitude, and staying calm and patient in all situationsJob RequirementsCollege degree and three years of related experience in hotel operationsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSignificant attention to detailStrong understanding of hotel profitability and budget processComputer skills required – experience with Hotel information systems preferred