Hotel General Manager Jobs

SUMMARY

Location: WaterWalk Jacksonville

Position Type: Management

The starting pay rate for this position is $85,000 annually.

As the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of the hotel. You will plan and supervise the activities of a diverse workforce to ensure the smooth and profitable running of the business. You will plan short-term, long-term, and day-to-day operations of your property. Your daily activities may involve conflict resolution, guiding your team to reach new goals, and providing necessary business reports to the corporate office. You will have the full backing of your corporate team just a phone call or email away!

WaterWalk Jacksonville is scheduled to open October 2023. We are excited to bring in a General Manager to join us now to assist in opening operations and building a great team!

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Job Requirements:

• Identifies major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems
• Periodically inspect rooms, building exterior, parking lot, etc.
• Manage human resources functions including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions
• Analyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs
• Assist team leaders in meeting and exceeding AOS goals
• Meet or exceed budgeted profit and margin for the hotel
• Ensure that departments achieve or exceed guest's service expectations
• Ensure hotel staff is trained in financial control procedures for cash, vouchers, inventories, and receivables and that these procedures are regularly followed
• Actively sell through sales calls, property tours, etc.
• Develop and implement marketing and sales plans based on demand segments and to maximize REVPAR and Market Share
• Accurately forecast revenue/cost problems and manages the timing of discretionary expenditures to utilize cash flow

Job Qualifications:

• Readily available and approachable for all guests while providing excellent guest service
• Ability to work well in stressful situations
• Previous hotel opening experience a plus
• Previous hotel experience required
• Knowledge of the principal competition for each market segment
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Team Member Wellness Program: How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team

Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Identity Theft Protection Insurance
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA & FSA plans available!
  • Dependent care FSA
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent care FSA
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Pet Insurance
• Family Leave
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Commuter benefits including transit & parking

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work
• Incentive based bonus program
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Team Member of the Month, Quarter, and Year recognition and bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer