General Manager

General Manager

- Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Directly responsible for the overall financial, profitability, safety, maintenance, positive culture and brand compliance of the hotel.

Candidate Profile

Experience

Minimum of 2 years Hotel General Management Experience

Brand Experience with Hilton in general

Associates Degree or higher degree preferred but not required

Job Essentials

Work together with Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions LLC ownership/management company team and Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Management Team and Employees to provide superior service, meeting and exceeding Hilton Garden Inn branding standards and achieving company goals and objectives.

Strive to achieve all budgeted numbers. Daily involvement in sales and revenue management. Assist sales team in closing business. Ensure consistent positive RevPAR Index.

Focus efforts towards building workplace Culture / Morale / manage effectively the property Turnover and successfully build Team Member Relations.

Lead by example, build a solid culture and minimize team member turnover. Attend departmental stand up meetings, hold one on ones with hotel staff and hold team accountable.

Community

Involvement in the community. Join one organization, CVB, chamber, etc.

Maintenance

Ensure solid preventative maintenance programs are in place for the entire hotel and equipment, etc.

Brand Compliance

Must ensure passing of all brand training, QA inspections, etc. Be at or higher than brand thresholds.

Safety

Oversee management to ensure team members are certified in all applicable state and required safety certifications (CPR, etc.). In addition, ensure everyone is trained on Emergency procedures, where to find the emergency manual, where to find various shut off valves, fire panel, etc. Ensure regular safety inspections for each department. Ensure claims are minimized. Live and breathe safety.

Cost Containment / Profitability

Uses company resources effectively, controls expenditures and contributes cost reduction ideas while maintaining the highest level of operation and service. Control all expenses, re-bid service agreements, ensure PO and labor systems are in place and followed. Achieve or exceed profitability numbers.

Other

Drive results of the Balanced Scorecard

Drive revenue results for the hotel

Drive profit results for the hotel

Drive flex/flow results for the hotel

Monitor and drive guest satisfaction scores for the hotel

Drive market share for the hotels (STR)

Ensure managers completes performance reviews are on time.

Help oversee the sales functions at the hotel

Own the budget process for the hotel

Own the forecast for the hotel

Attend revenue calls and help plan revenue management strategies for the hotel

Assists with training and development of department heads

Ensure payables are controlled and solid accounting procedures in place.

Answer ongoing questions from the property Regional Manager, Executive VP of Operations, COO or ownership

Complete monthly report or other requested reports

Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and basic labor laws, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

Command of the English language both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

***This Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.**

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hotel Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Hospitality Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time