Dual General Manager - Willowbrook, United States - La Quinta by Wyndham Willowbrook

Description

The Dual General Manager is a polished well-spoken and well-regarded ambassador who carries a strong vision for the two hotels they support.

He or she is charged with responsibility for all aspects of operations for their assigned properties; providing support supervision and guidance to their management teams and front line associates.

He or she will ensure that financial performance is optimized that high quality product and service levels are maintained and that the hotels are operated in compliance with state federal and local regulations as well as Company and brand standards.

The Dual General Manager will establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as the sales plan and budget development and execution of physical property improvement projects.

They will provide hands on leadership to ensure that revenue is maximized while expenses are effectively controlled.

They will serve as the linchpin for communications with guests and clients associates ownership corporate representatives brand representatives and key vendors.

Benefits:

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• At least 6 years progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years of related experience; or a 2year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must have valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Strong leadership and problemsolving skills will be used.
• This person will need to have strong speaking reading and writing skills to ensure effective communication throughout the hotels.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

What you will be doing

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include compliance with EMA Hospitality dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply with and ensure adherence to EMA Hospitality's standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, CPR and First Aid
• In conjunction with the Director of Sales ensure daily ABR meetings focusing on the number of prospecting and existing account calls each person will make and the potential business results of these calls.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of hotel's annual budget plan and monitors performance of the hotel throughout the year.
• Operating departments daily making adjustments as needed.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings including weekly training sessions presented by managers and self using the steps to effective training according to EMA Hospitality's standards and the review of previous and future sales and operations efforts.
• Conduct monthly financial calls with properties in a timely fashion
• Hold a monthly financial review with all department managers and available supervisors.
• Adhere to all EMA Hospitality policies and procedures and train new managers to ensure compliance.
• Ensure that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according to EMA Hospitality standards.
• Assist in creating a positive teamoriented environment which focuses on the guest through employee development and motivation.
• Complete property visits on a consistent basis and provide trip reports accordingly.
• Inspect rooms regularly (weekly at a minimum) with both the Housekeeping Manager and Property Engineer.
• Ensure that all appropriate information for financial documents is received by the Corporate Office monthly in compliance with the monthly accounting calendar.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance program