Assistant General Manager - Morris Plains, United States - Broadleaf Results

Broadleaf Results

Verified Company

Morris Plains, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests' experiences with their unique skills and contributions.

We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships.

We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you'll get in touch with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a training position to become a General Manager for Sonesta ES Suites.

A Director of Sales or Operations Manager are the only eligible managers to become an AGM and will be trained while conducting their current job.

Training, and the AGM role, will conclude when the AGM is ready to become the onsite leader of the hotel and represent the company with all guests, clients, associates, and owners.

The AGM will be trained to deliver results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives focused on driving revenue, controlling costs, providing guest and associate satisfaction, and delivering product and service quality.

The AGM will be trained on how to work directly with Sonesta's marketing, revenue management, and sales team and the shared accounting, facilities, human resources, information technology and procurement services that support the hotels.

Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel. Create processes and procedures to ensure the hotel is properly supplied with all guest amenities, all food and beverage outlets are meeting guest expectations, and the hotel is properly maintained and clean.
Manage the direct sales activities of the hotel in partnership with the hotel's Regional Sales Director (RSD) and Global Sales Office (GSO) to uncover the appropriate demand located in the hotel's trade area. Directly supervise the hotel's Director of Sales and partner with the above sales support team to create and execute the hotel's sales and marketing plan to secure the fair market share of business for the hotel.
Manage the overall seasonal demand strategy in partnership with the hotel's Regional Revenue Manager (RRM) with regard to room type and length of stay pricing. Work with the hotel's property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.
Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
Manage the Sonesta ES Suites brand positioning through the proper use of all marketing programs. This would include, but is not limited to the creation of everyday surprises, the implementation and management of the company's guest recognition program (Travel Pass) and the proper use of all logo and graphics standards.
Manage the front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage operation of the hotel through the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.
Manage the appearance, condition, and preventive maintenance of the physical plant through the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager.
Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of capital and operational budgets for the hotel which support the overall objectives of the company. Work with the Finance Department on the identification of variances and communication to ownership on the hotel's financial condition.
In partnership with the hotel's assigned General Ledger Accountant and in accordance with company rules and policies, ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report the inflow of money in and out of the hotel.
In partnership with the Manager, National Engineering and Facilities Operations and in accordance with company rules and policies, ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the condition of the physical building(s), grounds, and parking surfaces. This includes the creation and management of the hotel's annual capital and operations e