General Manager

General ManagerThe General Manager will oversee all aspects of property management in accordance with our company's policy, established procedures, brand standards, and mission statement. The General Manager will assume the responsibility of improving our level of service to enhance profitability of our hotel which includes maximization of financial performance, guest satisfaction and staff development within established quality standards. The General Manager will oversee all hiring, training, development, and discipline of congenial, efficient and effective team members. The General Manager will promote sales activity to maintain and increase occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) while maintaining the property in an efficient and cost-effective manner maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability. If your passion is delivering quality and value, this may be the job for you.Job ResponsibilitiesDirect the day-to-day activities of the hotel establishment; supervise direct reports and indirect reports; perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, training programs, and applicable laws; plan, organize, and assign work as needed; develop and communicate strategies and goals; train and advise team of policies and procedures; responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and performance appraisalsSet performance expectations as aligned in the General Manager Standard Operating Procedures manual; ensures regular, on-going communication is communicated within all departments of the hotel establishment; create an operations environment that ensures consistent guest satisfaction; monitor the performance of the hotel establishment through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction tools and financial reports; continually communicate a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired resultsMaintain product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating guests and employee complaints and providing resolution; develop long and short-term financial objectives that aligns with the company's mission statement and objectives; prepare financial reports for executive leadership with clear and concise explanations pertaining to operational effectiveness, trends, and variancesAnalyze current/potential market sales and trends; coordinate all activity to maintain and increase revenue and market share through added business volume and increase rate; ensure brand initiatives are implemented and communicate follow-up actions to team members as necessary; identify key drivers of business success and keep leadership focused on those considered most criticalReinforce and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness to ensure guest expectation is achieved; assist with emergency and security procedures if and when needed; promote good safety practices within the hotel establishment of team members and guest; establish and monitor preventive maintenance program to protect physical assets of the hotel establishmentFocus on building the hotel establishment top line revenue by assisting in the development of a sales and marketing strategy; provide input and support overall sales strategy; provide recommendation to meet yield and penetration objectives; develop strong community and public relations by participating in local events and sponsor events showcasing the hotel establishmentPerform other tasks as necessary or required to meet or exceed guest satisfactionProfessional ExperienceBachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or similar degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceHotel operations experience to include knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of federal, state, and municipal authorityCertified Hospitality Administrator designation (preferred)Presentation/Facilitation Skills (preferred)Excellent customer service skillsIndustry ExperiencePrevious experience in the hospitality industry (preferred)Hotel Management Operations experience (preferred)Knowledge of government relations regarding hotel operations (preferred)Required SkillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentMust be flexible to work varied schedulesAbility to delegate and direct the activities of the team to ensure efficient operationExcellent written and oral communication skillsMust have the physical ability to walk, bend, and stand for long time periodsMust be able to lift up to 25 lbs.Essential SkillsAbility to express compassion while remaining composed; ability to remain calm and focused while working under pressurePromote the property by demonstrating a "top-notch" attitude toward our guests which includes anticipating the guests needs – be proactiveEnsure that you are always a positive representation of the property; embrace and respect diversity and multi-cultural environmentsBenefitsRAM Hotels hires the best people, we work extremely hard to provide benefits that make work-life balance that much more enjoyable. As a leader in the hospitality industry; we promote advancement opportunities, we offer our eligible employees comprehensive health benefit packages for you and your family, vacation time, quarterly bonuses, and other additional perks being an employee of RAM Hotels.RAM Hotels is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.